Sad Song (The Cars song)
The Cars song
"Sad Song" is the lead single by the American rock band The Cars from their 2011 studio album Move Like This. A short clip of the song was released in December 2010;[1] the full song was released to radio on March 1, 2011.
| "Sad Song" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Cars | ||||
| from the album Move Like This | ||||
| Released | March 1, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Rock, new wave | |||
| Label | Concord Music Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ric Ocasek | |||
| Producer(s) | Jacknife Lee | |||
| The Cars singles chronology | ||||
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Details
changeExclaim! magazine comments on the song saying "[d]espite the title and lyrics, it doesn't sound particularly sad, as it contains a cheery beat and a catchy mix of synths and guitars".[2] Critics have noted the similarity of "Sad Song" to the band's previous singles, such as 1978's "My Best Friend's Girl" and 1979's "Let's Go".[3][4]
"Sad Song" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Charts
change| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[5] | 49 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 33 |
References
change- ↑ "The Cars Ready To Move In May". FMQB. February 4, 2011. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ↑ Hudson, Alex (February 4, 2011). "The Cars' New LP Gets Release Date". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ↑ Hyden, Steven (May 10, 2011). "The Cars: Move Like This Music Review". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
- ↑ Wood, Mikael. "The Cars 'Move Like This': Buckle up, it's a bumpy cruise down '80s Avenue". Spin (magazine). Retrieved June 3, 2011.
- ↑ "The Cars Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ↑ "The Cars Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2019.