The Man Who Can't Be Moved
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"The Man Who Can't Be Moved" is the second single from Irish
band The Script
from their album The Script
. The song was released on July 25, 2008. The song has been used heavily for the CBS
show Ghost Whisperer
during its fourth season. This song served as their radio promotional single in the United States, gaining airplay on multiple radio stations. On June 8, 2009, the song was released as the second official single in U.S. The song was chosen as one of the soundtracks for the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The song samples Rihanna
's Umbrella
.
This song has been covered by the A Capella group Straight No Chaser.
channel on June 27 and it has thus far received about 25,000,000 views. The video is directed by Marc Klasfeld
. It was also released to many major music channels around this period. The video is quite similar to that of "We Cry
" in the sense that Danny is once again walking around an urban city and there are also shots of the full band together, in a parking lot this time rather than the flat in "We Cry". However, it is different because there is a more apparent plot in this video. Danny is sitting on the pavement patiently singing about how he is waiting on a girl to come and meet him. Crowds begin to gather round him and he makes the news, becoming a somewhat celebrity. Near the end of the video there are time lapsed scenes of days passing and we witness Danny in rain and snow, growing older with a larger beard, but still waiting on the pavement. The video ends with a close-up on Danny who is still waiting as the girl has yet to come to him. Whether she does or not is not known.
at number 30, eventually peaking at number 2, narrowly losing the top spot to Katy Perry
's I Kissed a Girl. On its third week on the chart, the song moved up from 72 to number 19 in New Zealand. On the 3rd of November 2008, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" debuted at number 93 on the Australia ARIA Singles Chart, but flopped, peaking at number 44. Although a year and a half later the single has been certified Gold in Australia indicating sales of 35, 000. On the Billboard Hot 100
chart, it debuted on number 96, making it Script's second single to enter the chart after Breakeven
. On 19 September 2010, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" re-entered the UK Singles Chart
at number 35 following the release of second studio album, "Science & Faith", which reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart
. It has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of 500,000 copies in the US. Although it only reached number 86 in the chart it has received slow burning popularity in the US.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
band The Script
The Script (band)
The Script are an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008...
from their album The Script
The Script (Album)
The Script is the Choice Music Prize-nominated self-titled debut album from Irish band The Script, which was released in the Republic of Ireland on 8 August 2008 and was released in the UK on 11 August 2008 by Phonogenic Records. Following success in the Republic of Ireland the album was released...
. The song was released on July 25, 2008. The song has been used heavily for the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
show Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer is an American television supernatural drama, which ran on CBS from September 23, 2005 to May 21, 2010.The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon , who has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts...
during its fourth season. This song served as their radio promotional single in the United States, gaining airplay on multiple radio stations. On June 8, 2009, the song was released as the second official single in U.S. The song was chosen as one of the soundtracks for the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The song samples Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
's Umbrella
Umbrella (song)
"Umbrella" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, featuring a rap verse by Jay-Z. The song was written by The-Dream, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell and Jay-Z, and was produced by Stewart and The-Dream for Rihanna's third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad...
.
This song has been covered by the A Capella group Straight No Chaser.
Music video
The video was uploaded to The Script's official YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel on June 27 and it has thus far received about 25,000,000 views. The video is directed by Marc Klasfeld
Marc Klasfeld
Marc Klasfeld is an American music video director. He has directed over two hundred music videos for artists such as Katy Perry, Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly, Foo Fighters, Jewel, Sum 41, Avril Lavigne and many others with multiple MTV award wins and nominations...
. It was also released to many major music channels around this period. The video is quite similar to that of "We Cry
We Cry
"We Cry" is the debut single by Irish band The Script. The single was released on 25 April 2008 and is said to be about people Danny knew in Dublin while he grew up...
" in the sense that Danny is once again walking around an urban city and there are also shots of the full band together, in a parking lot this time rather than the flat in "We Cry". However, it is different because there is a more apparent plot in this video. Danny is sitting on the pavement patiently singing about how he is waiting on a girl to come and meet him. Crowds begin to gather round him and he makes the news, becoming a somewhat celebrity. Near the end of the video there are time lapsed scenes of days passing and we witness Danny in rain and snow, growing older with a larger beard, but still waiting on the pavement. The video ends with a close-up on Danny who is still waiting as the girl has yet to come to him. Whether she does or not is not known.
Charts
On 27 July 2008 the song entered the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number 30, eventually peaking at number 2, narrowly losing the top spot to Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
's I Kissed a Girl. On its third week on the chart, the song moved up from 72 to number 19 in New Zealand. On the 3rd of November 2008, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" debuted at number 93 on the Australia ARIA Singles Chart, but flopped, peaking at number 44. Although a year and a half later the single has been certified Gold in Australia indicating sales of 35, 000. On the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
chart, it debuted on number 96, making it Script's second single to enter the chart after Breakeven
Breakeven (song)
"Breakeven" is a song by Irish band The Script, taken from their eponymous debut album.-Music video:...
. On 19 September 2010, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" re-entered the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number 35 following the release of second studio album, "Science & Faith", which reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
. It has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of 500,000 copies in the US. Although it only reached number 86 in the chart it has received slow burning popularity in the US.
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End-of-year charts
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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