Til I Hear It from You
Gin Blossoms
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I didn't ask, they shouldn't have told me At first I laughed but now It's sinking in fast, whatever they sold me But, baby I don't want to take advice from fools I'll just figure everything is cool Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) It gets hard, when memory's faded And who gets what the say It's likely they're just jealous and jaded Or maybe I don't want to take advice from fools I'll just figure everything is cool Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) I can't let it get me off Or break up my train of thought As far as I know nothing's wrong Until I hear it from you Still thinking about not living without it Outside looking in, 'til we're talking about Not stepping around it Maybe I don't want to take advice from fools I'll just figure everything is cool Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) Until I hear it from you (hear it from you) Until I hear it from you, oh no It's gonna carry on You, oh no It's gonna carry on (Won't take advice from fools) (Figure everything is cool) 'Til I hear it from you (Won't take advice from fools) (Figure everything is cool) 'Til I hear it from you
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Written by: JESSE M. VALENZUELA, MARSHALL HOWARD CRENSHAW, ROBIN WILSON
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Til I Hear It from You" was released in 1995 by the American pop rock band "Gin Blossoms". It was their first single to reach number one on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, confirming its commercial success.
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Collaboration and WritingThis song is the only Gin Blossoms' song to include a non-member in the writing process. It was co-written by Marshall Crenshaw, Jesse Valenzuela, and Robin Wilson.
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Soundtrack SuccessNotably, the song first made its appearance on the soundtrack for the film "Empire Records." It was one of the tracks that contributed to the soundtrack being a hit even before the film was released.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Til I Hear It from You" was directed by Susanne Tabata. It features the band playing in front of a movie screen that is showing clips from "Empire Records."
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Comparitive SuccessIn the UK, it peaked at 24, making it Gin Blossoms' most successful song in that country. In the US, it peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 100 chart, being the first song to top the Mainstream Top 40 before entering the Hot 100.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been consistently performed in the band's live sets since its release, showing its enduring popularity among fans.
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Gold CertificationIn 1996, the single reached Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America meaning it sold over 500,000 copies in the US.
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Cultural InfluenceDue to its popularity, the song has been covered by many artists across various genres, reaffirming its influence in pop culture.
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Reception by CriticsCritics responded positively to the song, with many highlighting its catchy melody and relatable lyrics. It is often considered one of the band's standout tracks.
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Album InclusionDespite being released as a single for the "Empire Records" soundtrack initially, the song was later included in Gin Blossoms' studio album "Congratulations I'm Sorry."
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