Gift Shop (song)
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"Gift Shop" is the second single by The Tragically Hip
from the band's fifth studio album, Trouble at the Henhouse
. The song was a successful follow-up to the band's previous hit single "Ahead by a Century
", peaking at #4 on Canada's RPM
Singles Chart.
in July 1996.
The video reached #1 on MuchMusic Countdown for the week of September 20, 1996. The video also won the award for "Best Cinematography" at the 1997 MuchMusic Video Awards
.
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...
from the band's fifth studio album, Trouble at the Henhouse
Trouble at the Henhouse
Trouble at the Henhouse is the fifth full-length album from Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released on May 7, 1996. Produced by the band and Mark Vreeken, the album was mixed by Steven Drake, guitarist for Canadian band Odds, which had toured with the Hip the previous year...
. The song was a successful follow-up to the band's previous hit single "Ahead by a Century
Ahead by a Century
"Ahead by a Century" is the first single by The Tragically Hip from the band's fifth studio album, Trouble at the Henhouse. The song reached #1 on Canada's singles chart, and was nominated for "Best Single" at the 1997 Juno Awards...
", peaking at #4 on Canada's RPM
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
Singles Chart.
Music video
The music video for "Gift Shop" was directed by Eric Yealland and filmed in Sedona, ArizonaSedona, Arizona
Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona...
in July 1996.
The video reached #1 on MuchMusic Countdown for the week of September 20, 1996. The video also won the award for "Best Cinematography" at the 1997 MuchMusic Video Awards
MuchMusic Video Awards
The MuchMusic Video Awards are annual awards presented by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic to honour the year's best music videos....
.
Charts
Year | Peak Chart Position | |
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CAN RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
CAN Alt. RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
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1996 | 4 | 17 |