You Said No
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"You Said No" is the third single
by English pop punk
boyband Busted, released from their debut album Busted on April 21, 2003. The single was exclusively released in the UK. The song became their first to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart
. The song is about being rejected at a disco by a girl and feeling humiliated
. It was composed by the three members of Busted, Steve Robson and John McLaughlin.
of February 2003, as the original name was deemed "inappropriate". The song was renamed "You Said No", slighty reworked, and this version was subsequently released as a single and included on further pressings of Busted. In the video for the song, Busted try to impress some girls by doing bike stunts at a rally, before being bettered by more experienced riders. Despite this, the video suggests that the singers find someone afterwards: an attractive nurse. When the video first aired on television, the fictitious name shown at the beginning for James Bourne's character was 'James Harris'. This was a private joke and was later changed. "You Said No" was promoted by appearances on CD:UK
, The Saturday Show
, Blue Peter
, Top of the Pops
and its spin-off show Top of the Pops Saturday, and Re:covered
. Busted also performed it live at the Disney Kids Awards, Party in the Park
, Prom in the Park, and Christmas in Popworld. In a review for the song, Music Week
stated: "Self-deprecating and completely infectious, this will be all over the radio", while Scotland's Daily Record
made it Single of the Week. UKMIX was less enthusiastic, regarding the song as "nowhere near as interesting as "Year 3000
" or "What I Go to School For
", but pretty amusing when you think about the bad lyrics".
UK CD2
UK Cassette
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by English pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
boyband Busted, released from their debut album Busted on April 21, 2003. The single was exclusively released in the UK. The song became their first to reach number 1 on 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 ...
. The song is about being rejected at a disco by a girl and feeling humiliated
Humiliation
Humiliation is the abasement of pride, which creates mortification or leads to a state of being humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission. It can be brought about through bullying, intimidation, physical or mental mistreatment or trickery, or by embarrassment if a person is revealed to have...
. It was composed by the three members of Busted, Steve Robson and John McLaughlin.
Background
The song was first recorded under the title "Crash and Burn", and this version was included on the first pressing of Busted. The title of the song was changed in the aftermath of the Columbia Shuttle disasterSpace Shuttle Columbia disaster
The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when shortly before it was scheduled to conclude its 28th mission, STS-107, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the death of all seven crew members...
of February 2003, as the original name was deemed "inappropriate". The song was renamed "You Said No", slighty reworked, and this version was subsequently released as a single and included on further pressings of Busted. In the video for the song, Busted try to impress some girls by doing bike stunts at a rally, before being bettered by more experienced riders. Despite this, the video suggests that the singers find someone afterwards: an attractive nurse. When the video first aired on television, the fictitious name shown at the beginning for James Bourne's character was 'James Harris'. This was a private joke and was later changed. "You Said No" was promoted by appearances on CD:UK
CD:UK
CD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme was first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years.In...
, The Saturday Show
The Saturday Show (BBC TV series)
The Saturday Show was a BBC children's Saturday morning show that first aired in 2001, replacing the popular Live & Kicking. It had a mix of audience participation, cartoons, games and gunge. Initially it was presented by Dani Behr and Joe Mace. They left in 2002 and were replaced by Fearne Cotton...
, Blue Peter
Blue Peter
Blue Peter is the world's longest-running children's television show, having first aired in 1958. It is shown on CBBC, both in its BBC One programming block and on the CBBC channel. During its history there have been many presenters, often consisting of two women and two men at a time...
, Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
and its spin-off show Top of the Pops Saturday, and Re:covered
Re:covered
Re:covered was a music television show broadcast in the UK on BBC Choice in 2002 and hosted by Dermot O'Leary. Each of the ten half-hour shows featured three bands or artists who, in turn, played two songs – a current track of their own, and a cover version of their choice.A Re:covered Elvis...
. Busted also performed it live at the Disney Kids Awards, Party in the Park
Party in the Park
Party in the Park is the generic name given to music concerts organised by various radio stations and local authorities in England and Wales, typically in large parks during the summer.-Leeds' Party in the Park:...
, Prom in the Park, and Christmas in Popworld. In a review for the song, Music Week
Music Week
Music Week is a trade paper for the UK record industry.Founded in 1959 as Record Retailer, it was relaunched on 18 March 1972 as Music Week . On 17 January 1981 the title was again changed, owing to the increasing importance of sell-through videos, to Music & Video Week...
stated: "Self-deprecating and completely infectious, this will be all over the radio", while Scotland's Daily Record
Daily Record (Scotland)
The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
made it Single of the Week. UKMIX was less enthusiastic, regarding the song as "nowhere near as interesting as "Year 3000
Year 3000
"Year 3000" is a pop punk song performed by English boyband Busted, released as the second single from their debut album Busted. The song was co-written by Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from the band McFly, and Busted lead guitarist James Bourne...
" or "What I Go to School For
What I Go to School For
"What I Go to School For" is the debut single released by English pop punk boyband Busted. It was released on September 16, 2002, and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was inspired by a teacher that bassist Matt Willis had a crush on at school. It was parodied by the Amateur Transplants...
", but pretty amusing when you think about the bad lyrics".
Track listing
UK CD1- "You Said No" (Album Version) - 2:47
- "You Said No" (James' Version) - 3:00
- "You Said No" (EJDJ Mix) - 3:12
- "You Said No" (Instrumental) - 2:47
- "Interview" - 5:00
UK CD2
- "You Said No" (Album Version) - 2:47
- "You Said No" (Matt's Version) - 2:54
- "Mrs Robinson" - 3:18
- "You Said No" (Video) - 3:00
UK Cassette
- "You Said No" (Album Version) - 2:47
- "You Said No" (Charlie's Version) - 2:58
- "My Good Friend" - 3:05
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 62 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 15 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 27 |
| German Singles Chart | 38 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 3 |
| 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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