Amber (song) explained

Amber
Type:Single
Artist:311
Album:From Chaos
Length:
  • 3:29 (album version)
  • 2:58 (radio edit)
Label:Volcano
Producer:
  • Saint
  • 311
Prev Title:I'll Be Here Awhile
Prev Year:2001
Next Title:Creatures (For a While)
Next Year:2002

"Amber" is a song from American rock band 311. A reggae rock song, "Amber" was inspired by vocalist Nick Hexum's relationship with singer Nicole Scherzinger.[1] Scherzinger appears briefly in the music video, playing in the ocean with Hexum. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.

The song's intro was remixed on Greatest Hits '93–'03.

Composition

The song is composed in key of C major.

In popular culture

A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie, 50 First Dates starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the album version of "Amber" was featured in the film.

The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2010 film Dear John.[2] The song is also featured in the 2008 movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Charts

Chart (2002)Peak
position
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks13
US Billboard Adult Top 4027

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesFebruary 11, 2002Alternative radioVolcano[3]
February 18–19, 2002[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Hexum of 311 (Song Fact). 311.com/Songfacts. November 21, 2016.
  2. Web site: All 15 Songs from the Dear John Soundtrack . Reelsoundtrack . January 7, 2011 . July 13, 2012.
  3. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1439. 30. February 8, 2002.
  4. Amber. Radio & Records. 1439. 24. February 8, 2002.
  5. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1440. 33. February 15, 2002.