Lullaby (Shawn Mullins song) explained

Lullaby
Cover:Lullaby_Mullins.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Shawn Mullins
Album:Soul's Core
Studio:Orphan, Southern Living at Its Finest (Atlanta, Georgia, US)
Producer:Shawn Mullins
Next Title:Shimmer
Next Year:1998

"Lullaby" is a song by American rock singer Shawn Mullins from his fourth studio album, Soul's Core (1998). It was released in August 1998 and is Mullins' most successful song to date, reaching number one on the US Billboard Adult Top 40, number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number nine on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also found success abroad, reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart, number five in Australia, and number two in Canada.

The song has appeared on thirty-two different releases including the original album, Soul's Core, greatest hits albums, 1990s compilations and acoustic compilations.[1] It was also sung by Dave Allen in the 2011 film Bad Teacher.

Content

The song is said to be about "a girl who is feeling depressed, crying out for a life away from her upbringing, a life full of Hollywood days and movie star-filled nights."[2]

Track listings

US 7-inch single[3]

A. "Lullaby" – 5:30

B. "The Gulf of Mexico" – 3:43

UK CD single[4]

  1. "Lullaby" (single version) – 4:32
  2. "Lullaby" (acoustic) – 4:53
  3. "Changes" – 3:33

European CD single[5]

  1. "Lullaby" (single version) – 4:32
  2. "Lullaby" (album version) – 5:30

Australian CD single[6]

  1. "Lullaby" (single version) – 4:32
  2. "Lullaby" (acoustic version) – 4:53
  3. "The Gulf of Mexico" – 3:43

Credits and personnel

Credits are taken from the European CD single liner notes.[5]

Studios

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1998–1999)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 35
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[8] 13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[9] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 7
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 1
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[13] 9
US Triple-A (Billboard)[14] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)Position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[15] 62
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 52
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 77
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[18] 59
US Triple-A (Billboard)[19] 19
Chart (1999)Position
Australia (ARIA)[20] 42
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[21] 38
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[22] 80
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 46
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[24] 7
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[25] 22
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[26] 98
US Triple-A (Billboard)[27] 31

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesAugust 17, 1998Alternative radio[28]
United KingdomFebruary 22, 1999[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=song|id=t2431739|pure_url=yes}} Lullaby: Appears On]. AllMusic. May 24, 2008.
  2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r365926|pure_url=yes}} Soul's Core]. Allmusic.com. May 24, 2008. Dominique Swain (actress) was in the video.
  3. Lullaby. Shawn Mullins. 1998. US 7-inch single vinyl disc. SMG Records, Columbia Records. 38-79080.
  4. Lullaby. Shawn Mullins. 1998. UK CD single liner notes. SMG Records, Columbia Records. 666959 2.
  5. Lullaby. Shawn Mullins. 1998. European CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. COL 666847 1.
  6. Lullaby. Shawn Mullins. 1999. Australian CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. 666534 2.
  7. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 16. 11. 14. March 13, 1999. June 6, 2020.
  8. News: Íslenski Listinn (5.3–12.3. 1999). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 10. March 5, 1999. October 5, 2019.
  9. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 13, 1999. dutch. Dutch Top 40. March 17, 2023.
  10. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. January 16, 1999. December 15, 2023.
  11. Adult Pop Airplay. Billboard. December 12, 1998. December 15, 2023.
  12. Pop Airplay. Billboard. December 5, 1998. December 15, 2023.
  13. Alternative Airplay. Billboard. November 7, 1998. subscription. December 15, 2023.
  14. Adult Alternative Airplay. Billboard. November 7, 1998. December 15, 2023.
  15. RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 26, 2019.
  16. Most Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 1998. Airplay Monitor. 110. 52. 55. December 25, 1998. June 9, 2022.
  17. Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1998. Airplay Monitor. 110. 52. 45. December 25, 1998. June 9, 2022.
  18. Most Played Modern Rock Songs of 1998. Airplay Monitor. 110. 52. 36. December 25, 1998. June 9, 2022.
  19. Best of '98: Most Played Triple-A Songs. Airplay Monitor. 110. 52. 35. December 25, 1998. June 9, 2022.
  20. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1999. ARIA. January 9, 2021.
  21. RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 26, 2019.
  22. RPM 1999 Top 100 Adult Contemporary. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. January 26, 2019.
  23. [{{Google books|9w0EAAAAMBAJ|pg=SL680-PA48|plainurl=yes}} 1999 The Year in Music: Hot 100 Singles]. Billboard. December 25, 1999. 111. 52. YE-48. 0006-2510. June 9, 2022. Google Books.
  24. [{{Google books|9w0EAAAAMBAJ|pg=SL680-PA100|plainurl=yes}} 1999 The Year in Music: Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks]. Billboard. December 25, 1999. 111. 52. YE-100. 0006-2510. June 9, 2022. Google Books.
  25. Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1999. Airplay Monitor. 7. 52. 54. December 24, 1999. June 9, 2022.
  26. Most Played Modern Rock Songs of 1999. Airplay Monitor. 7. 52. 36. December 24, 1999. June 9, 2022.
  27. The Best of '99: Most Played Triple-A Songs. Airplay Monitor. 7. 52. 38. December 24, 1999. June 9, 2022.
  28. Shawn Mullins: Lullaby. Radio & Records. 1261. 99. August 14, 1998. May 4, 2021.
  29. New Releases – For Week Starting 22 February, 1999. Music Week. 31. February 20, 1999. July 16, 2021.

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