Stan
Eminem, Dido
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9 facts about this song
Eminem1. "Stan" Concept: "Stan" is arguably one of Eminem’s most memorable songs. It explores a fictional tale of a dangerously obsessed fan named Stan, who writes incessantly to Eminem before deciding to commit murder and suicide because of perceived neglect by the rapper.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the third single from Eminem's third album, "The Marshall Mathers LP" in November 2000.
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Stan" Success"Stan" was a commercial success and even reached number one in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, solidifying Eminem's status within the global music scene.
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Live PerformancesDido has also performed the song live with Eminem, notably at the live 2001 performances in London. She sang the chorus section in the live rendition of the song.
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Impact on LanguageThe song have had such a meteoric impact that, in 2017, the term “Stan” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defined as "an overly zealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity".
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Dido1. "Thank You" Samples: “Stan” samples the opening lines of Dido’s “Thank You”. Although Dido's debut album "No Angel" was released in 1999, it wasn't until Eminem sampled "Thank You" that she gained global recognition.
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Dido on Music VideoDido appears in the music video for "Stan" playing the pregnant girlfriend of the title character.
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Dido's SuccessBoosted by the prominence of "Stan," Dido's "Thank You" and her debut album, "No Angel," became enormous worldwide hits.
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Dido's Gratitude to EminemDido expressed her gratitude to Eminem for using the sample, as it propelled her into fame. She once stated in an interview, “It was the biggest thing that could have happened to me.”
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