Scar (song)
Encyclopedia
"Scar" is a pop song written by Australian singer Missy Higgins
and Kevin Griffin
of American band Better Than Ezra
. Released on 2 August 2004 on Eleven
, it was the first single from Higgins' debut album The Sound of White
. The single is her most successful thus far, entering the ARIA singles chart at #1 and going platinum.
"Scar" won Best Pop Release at the 2004
ARIA Awards and was also nominated for Single of the Year, losing out to Jet
's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl
".
In 2005
, the song won two ARIA song writing awards for Song of the Year and Breakthrough Song.
The song's video was parodied by Rove McManus
during the introduction of the ARIA
Awards that year.
The song is also featured on One Tree Hill
.
The song has been covered by the band 67 Special
in Triple J's Like a Version: Volume Two
.
This chorus of this song has also been featured in the Axis of Awesome's song, Four Chords, as an example of a song that uses Pop-punk chord progression.
Missy Higgins
Melissa "Missy" Morrison Higgins is an Australian pop singer-songwriter, musician and actor. Her No. 1 albums in Australia are The Sound of White and On a Clear Night , and her Top Ten singles are "Scar", "The Special Two", "Steer" and "Where I Stood". From a musical family in...
and Kevin Griffin
Kevin Griffin
Kevin Griffin is an American guitarist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter.Griffin formed the alternative rock band Better Than Ezra in 1988. The band had great success in the 1990s with hits such as "Good", "In the Blood", and "Desperately Wanting", and has continued in the 2000s with hits such...
of American band Better Than Ezra
Better Than Ezra
Better Than Ezra is an American alternative rock trio based in New Orleans, Louisiana.-Formation and early success:Better Than Ezra was formed in 1988 by its four original members - vocalist and guitarist Kevin Griffin; Joel Rundell, the lead guitarist; bassist Tom Drummond; and drummer, Cary...
. Released on 2 August 2004 on Eleven
Eleven: A Music Company
Eleven: A Music Company is an Australian record label known for its small but successful roster, including Silverchair and Missy Higgins. The company was founded on 11 November 2000 by leading artist manager John Watson.-History:...
, it was the first single from Higgins' debut album The Sound of White
The Sound of White
The Sound of White is the debut studio album by Australian pop singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, released 6 September 2004 on Eleven. Higgins had secured recording contracts with Eleven and Warner Bros. while still in high school, after winning a competition for unsigned artists run by radio station...
. The single is her most successful thus far, entering the ARIA singles chart at #1 and going platinum.
"Scar" won Best Pop Release at the 2004
2004 in music
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ARIA Awards and was also nominated for Single of the Year, losing out to Jet
Jet (band)
Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001 while attending St Bede's College Mentone in Melbourne, . The band consists of lead guitarist Cameron Muncey, bassist Mark Wilson, and brothers Nic and Chris Cester on vocals/rhythm guitar and drums respectively...
's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" is a song by the Australian rock band Jet, featured on their 2003 album Get Born. It was the first single from the album, released in 2003 in Australia and the UK, and in 2004 in the United States. Written by Nic Cester & Cameron Muncey, the song is often cited for ...
".
In 2005
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
, the song won two ARIA song writing awards for Song of the Year and Breakthrough Song.
The song's video was parodied by Rove McManus
Rove McManus
John Henry Michael "Rove" McManus is an Australian comedian, television presenter, producer and media personality. He was the host of the self-titled variety show Rove, and is the owner of the production company Roving Enterprises...
during the introduction of the ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
Awards that year.
The song is also featured on One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
.
The song has been covered by the band 67 Special
67 Special
67 Special is a rock band based in Melbourne.-History:In 1994, Ash Santilla and Gavin Campbell met at high school in their hometown of Benalla, Victoria, and became good friends sharing their passion for rock music...
in Triple J's Like a Version: Volume Two
Like A Version
Like a Version is a segment on the Australian radio station Triple J. It was created by Mel Bampton as part of the Mel in the Morning program. Currently the segment pops up whenever artists are available and willing to do it, though mainly on the Breakfast show...
.
This chorus of this song has also been featured in the Axis of Awesome's song, Four Chords, as an example of a song that uses Pop-punk chord progression.
Tracklisting
- "Scar" – 3:33
- "Casualty" – 4:12
- "Dancing Dirt into the Snow" – 3:21
- "The Cactus That Found the Beat" – 2:03
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
1 |
| End of Year Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
22 |
Awards
- 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Pop Release
- 2005 APRA AwardsAPRA Awards of 2005The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2005 are a series of awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Classical Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards ceremony occurred on 30 May at the Sydney Four Seasons Hotel, they were presented by APRA and the...
, Song of the Year - 2005 APRA Awards, Breakthrough Award
Nominations
- 2004 ARIA Awards, Single of the Year
- 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Female Artist
- 2004 ARIA Awards, Breakthrough Artist — Single
- 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Video