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2000 song by Lenny Kravitz

2000 single past Lenny Kravitz

"Over again"
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Standard non-US artwork
Single by Lenny Kravitz
from the album Greatest Hits
Released September 22, 2000 (2000-09-22)
Length 3:50
Characterization Virgin
Songwriter(s) Lenny Kravitz
Producer(due south) Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz singles chronology
"Black Velveteen"
(1999) 		"Again"
(2000) 		"Dig In"
(2001)

"Again" is a song past American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, being the only new song from his first Greatest Hits album, released in 2000. Written, bundled and produced by himself, "Again" was initially set to exist on his sixth studio album; however, Kravitz found out that the song didn't fit the tone of the anthology, releasing information technology instead as the pb single from the compilation on September 22, 2000, through Virgin Records. The mid-tempo stone carol finds Kravitz wondering if he will ever see his one-time lover again and if they will reunite over again.

"Over again" received more often than not favorable reviews from music critics, who called information technology a magnificent and anthemic pounder. "Again" too won Kravitz a Grammy Laurels for Best Male person Rock Vocal Performance in 2001, a feat he had already accomplished twice consecutively, with "Fly Abroad" and "American Adult female". Commercially, the single reached number iv on the United states of america Billboard Hot 100, becoming Kravitz's offset solo peak-5 hit in nearly nine years. "Again" was also successful internationally, topping the charts of Iceland and Italia, reaching number five in New Zealand, and becoming a top-10 hitting in Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Espana, and Switzerland. The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter and stars Lenny and extra Gina Gershon every bit two-thirds of a romantic triangle.

Background and release [edit]

In 1998, Lenny Kravitz released his fifth studio album, 5. The album received mixed reviews from critics,[1] [2] [3] who praised the revitalization of his sound, but believed the album was not as enjoyable as his previous offerings.[4] Despite the negative reviews, the album sold six one thousand thousand copies worldwide[v] and spawned one of Kravitz'southward about successful singles, "Fly Away", which peaked inside the top 10 in many countries[6] and topped the UK Singles Nautical chart,[7] While releasing 5 's terminal single, "Black Velveteen", Kravitz announced the release of his commencement greatest hits album. Driven by the approach of the vacation shopping season, Virgin Records released the compilation featuring one new vocal, "Once again," and 14 old tracks.[v] "Again" was one of the several tracks Kravitz wrote for his so-upcoming anthology, simply he decided to release it separately, deciding information technology did not fit in with the album's tone.[5] At that place was an aggressive media campaign for the release of the vocal utilizing the Internet. It was released on September 22, 2000,[8] and was the most added vocal on the "rock format" during its starting time calendar week on radio.[9]

Composition and lyrics [edit]

"Again" was written, arranged and produced solely past Lenny Kravitz. According to the digital canvass music published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, the vocal is written in the central of A major,[ten] and prepare in a moderately tempo of 84 beats per infinitesimal. Kravitz'south vocals span from the low note of E3 to the high notation of A4.[11] Lyrically, "Once more" details nigh losing contact with a past lover and wondering if they will always run across each other in the futurity to give the relationship another chance.[ citation needed ]

Critical reception and accolades [edit]

"Again" received high praise from music critics. In his review for the Greatest Hits, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic selected the vocal as one of the album's highlights as well equally calling the vocal "magnificent".[12] Matthew Southward. Robinson of Music Dish wrote that the song is "an anthemic pounder which, like so many of his other songs, is hook-heavy and a fleck repetitive and for which Kravitz diligently handles much of the orchestration and performance himself."[13] Rob Brunner of Amusement Weekly was more than critical with the song, calling it a "ridiculous mid-tempo snooze", where Kravitz "sings similar Bryan Adams and plays guitar like he's auditioning for a Journey tribute band."[14]

"Over again" was nominated and eventually won a Grammy Award for Best Male Stone Vocal Operation, in its 43rd edition. By doing and then, Kravitz managed to prepare a Grammy Accolade record, by having the most consecutive Grammys won for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance with "Fly Abroad" (1999), "American Adult female" (2000), "Once again" (2001) and afterwards "Dig In" (2002).[15] The song besides entered VH1's list of "25 Greatest Power Ballads" at number thirteen.[16]

Commercial operation [edit]

"Again" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 72, becoming the "Hot Shot Debut" of the week ending November 18, 2000.[17] The song entered the top-ten nine weeks later, on the edition of Jan twenty, 2001, climbing from number eleven to number ix,[18] becoming his 2nd tiptop-ten single. On the issue of Feb x, 2001, "Once again" climbed to number 5, with a gain of 5 1000000 listeners, becoming the about-played song in the land.[19] The song went on to meridian higher a week later, climbing to number iv,[20] condign its peak position for 4 consecutive weeks.[21] [22] It became Kravitz'southward well-nigh successful song in nearly nine years, the last beingness 1991'south "It Ain't Over 'til It'south Over", which peaked at number 2. The vocal also topped the Developed Top 40 and Mainstream Top xl charts simultaneously, a tape at the time.[23]

The song was also successful elsewhere. It debuted and peaked at the top of the Italian charts on November 23, 2000. Information technology later re-entered the charts at number 3 and afterwards falling to number five, the vocal climbed to number ii, spending a total of ten weeks on the charts.[24] In New Zealand, the song climbed slowly the charts until peaking at number 5, in its fourteenth week, on February 25, 2001; his highest-charting single since "Believe" (1993).[25] The song also peaked inside the meridian-ten in Switzerland, becoming ane of his most successful songs at that place,[26] while in Austria, it remains every bit Kravitz'southward most successful vocal, reaching a peak of number six.[27]

Music video [edit]

The music video for the vocal was directed by acclaimed video director Paul Hunter and was filmed in New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood. It stars Lenny and extra Gina Gershon as ii-thirds of a sordid romantic triangle. The video became the commencement e'er downloadable video on MTV.com and VH1.com.[ix]

Synopsis [edit]

The music video for "Again" features Kravitz with his girlfriend in his apartment (Gershon), whom he does not seem to be interested in. Similar to the song'south lyrical content, he meets a daughter (Teresa Lourenco), who works as a waitress in a restaurant/diner. At the end of the video, Kravitz goes to the eating place to meet her again, but she is not there and Kravitz leaves. Soon later on he leaves, the waitress enters the eating house, not knowing he was there to encounter her. Kravitz returns to his apartment, losing the hazard to meet her one more fourth dimension. Another shots of the video prove Kravitz performing the song at the Limelight social club. Other scenes prove Kravitz in his apartment, wandering around, shown nude after taking a shower, watching telly and some sexually suggestive scenes where he is seen making out with Teresa.[28]

Track listings [edit]

Charts and certifications [edit]

References [edit]

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