Old Apartment
Barenaked Ladies
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"The Old Apartment" is a song by the Barenaked Ladies from their 1996 album "Born on a Pirate Ship".
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Chart SuccessThe song became the band's first top-40 hit in the United States, peaking at number 24 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.
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Single ReleaseIt was the first single from "Born on a Pirate Ship" to be released in the United States. In Canada, where the album was released earlier, "Shoe Box" was the first single and "The Old Apartment" was the second.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases the band's unique style of alternative rock, featuring a catchy, upbeat melody coupled with melancholic lyrics about revisiting and breaking into an old apartment.
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Music VideoIt became their first song to have a music video, which was shot in Toronto and was directed by longtime collaborator Jason Priestley of "Beverly Hills, 90210" fame.
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RecognitionThe song won a Billboard Music Award for Best Clip (Alternative/Modern Rock) in 1997.
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Live Performances"The Old Apartment" has remained a staple in Barenaked Ladies' live performances and is considered a fan favorite.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics narrate the story of a man breaking into his old apartment, now inhabited by someone else, and reflects on the memories and changes.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Steven Page's real-life experience. He actually lived in an old apartment in Toronto before the band's fame.
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American SuccessIt's considered the band's breakthrough single in the United States, helping them transit from a regional favorite in Canada to an internationally recognized band.
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Cover VersionsSome bands have even covered "The Old Apartment", paying tribute to its enduring popularity. The Brooklyn-based band Fountains of Wayne performed it live in 1997.
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