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Though Moore has stated on [[MTV]]'s ''TRL'' that she feels the songs on ''So Real'' are "so bad", she still occasionally performs this song in concert for fans. Moore's more recent performances, however, reflect an updated version of "Candy" infused with elements of [[rock music|rock]] and [[blues]] instead of [[bubblegum pop]].<ref>[www.msn.com Mandy Moore MSN in concert]</ref> |
Though Moore has stated on [[MTV]]'s ''TRL'' that she feels the songs on ''So Real'' are "so bad", she still occasionally performs this song in concert for fans. Moore's more recent performances, however, reflect an updated version of "Candy" infused with elements of [[rock music|rock]] and [[blues]] instead of [[bubblegum pop]].<ref>[www.msn.com Mandy Moore MSN in concert]</ref> Sugar tooth! |
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Revision as of 00:57, 26 May 2008
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"Candy" is the debut single by American pop singer Mandy Moore released from her debut album So Real. The music video had a cameo by the girl group PYT.
This song stands as a classic example of a teen pop song from the late 90s/early 2000s. Record labels began riding the wave of teen-oriented pop music, which would result in a huge phenomenon sweeping the globe, including young female singers such as Moore, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera.
The melody and tune of the song has a marked resemblance to the Max Martin penned 1996 song "Do You Know (What it Takes)" by Swedish pop star Robyn.[1]
However, "Do You Know What It Takes" is in E minor while "Candy" is sung and played an octave lower. It also has the same chord progression as the choruses of Derek and the Dominos's song "Layla" and Aerosmith's "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)".
Live performances
Though Moore has stated on MTV's TRL that she feels the songs on So Real are "so bad", she still occasionally performs this song in concert for fans. Moore's more recent performances, however, reflect an updated version of "Candy" infused with elements of rock and blues instead of bubblegum pop.[2] Sugar tooth!
Format
UK CD Single
- Candy
- Candy (Hex Hector Radio Edit)
- Not Too Young
- Candy (Video)
Australian CD Single
- Candy - 4:06
- Candy - [George Calle Radio Remix] 3:42
- Candy - [Hex Hector Radio Mix] 3:45
- Candy - [Santana Radio Remix] 4:20
- Album Snippets - 18:57
- Multimedia
European CD Single (Non-UK)
- Candy - 4:06
- Candy - Instrumental 4:06
US Vinyl, 12", Promo
- Candy [Hex Hector 12" Mix] 9:00
- Candy [George Calle Radio Mix] 4:00
- Candy [Richie Santana Club Mix] 7:30
- Candy [Hex Hector Dub] 7:00
Chart performance
"Candy" was the debut and lead single of Moore's first album So Real. It performed moderately well on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking just outside the Top 40, at #41. Despite this, the song is the most successful single ever recorded by Moore, at least internationally. It received more success peaking at #6 in the UK and #2 in Australia. Its music video was nearly retired from TRL: it spent 61 days at the countdown. Since then, the video run limit was reduced from 65 to 50 to 40 days.
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 6 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 27 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 10 |
| Armenia Singles Chart | 12 |
| French Singles Chart | 16 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Top 40 | 27 |
| U.S. Radio & Records CHR/Pop Tracks | 26 |
| German Singles Chart | 32 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 38 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 39 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 46 |
References
- ^ YouTube - Robyn - Do You Know What It Takes
- ^ [www.msn.com Mandy Moore MSN in concert]
External links
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| Singles | |
| Other songs | |
