Hanging by a Moment

Lifehouse

About Hanging by a Moment

"Hanging by a Moment" is a song by American alternative rock band Lifehouse. It was the first single released from their debut studio album, No Name Face (2000), issued through DreamWorks Records. The track was written by lead singer Jason Wade, who said that he wrote the song in about five minutes without thinking about what would happen to it. It was produced by American record producer Ron Aniello and was mixed by Brendan O'Brien. Musically, "Hanging by a Moment" is a post-grunge song that contains influences of alternative rock. The song was first released as a CD single on August 16, 2000, rising slowly on the charts. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the band's most successful single to date on the chart. Despite not peaking at number one, it was the number one single of 2001, becoming only the third (and currently last) single to top the year-end charts despite never spending a week at the top of the weekly charts. It followed "Breathe" from the previous year in completing this feat, marking the second consecutive year this feat had been accomplished after not happening for 35 years prior to 2000. 


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2001
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Lifehouse

Lifehouse is an American rock band from Los Angeles comprising Jason Wade (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. (drums, percussion), Bryce Soderberg (bass guitar, back-up vocals) and Ben Carey (lead guitar). more »

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Song Background
"Hanging by a Moment" is a song by American alternative rock band Lifehouse. It was the debut single from their debut studio album "No Name Face" released in 2000.
Lyrics Inspiration
Lead singer and songwriter Jason Wade revealed that he composed the song in about 15 minutes, inspired by a spiritual awakening, signifying his relationship with God.
Chart Success
The song was a significant hit, it reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and since then, it also peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award Recognition
"Hanging by a Moment" was the Billboard "Hot 100 Single of the Year" in 2001 beating hit songs by Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys.
Unplanned Single
The song wasn't intended to be a single, but after a Denver radio station started playing it, the song gained such popularity that it ended up as the first single of the album.
Digital Sale
As of 2015, the song has sold over four million digital copies in the United States, attesting to its continued popularity even years after its original release.
Music Video
There were two different music videos produced for "Hanging by a Moment". The first showed the band performing in a warehouse, while the second, directed by Gavin Bowden, had the band performing in a sunny field.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered multiple times by various artists, including a noteworthy cover by Australian artist Guy Sebastian, the first winner of "Australian Idol".
Song Usage
The song has been used in numerous TV shows and movies such as "Smallville", "Dawson's Creek", and the film "A Lot like Love", further cementing its popularity.
Band's View
Jason Wade commented in various interviews that despite subsequent songs they produced, the impact and success of "Hanging by a Moment" can never be replicated, calling it a 'one-off miracle'.
Continuous Popularity
Even after two decades since its release, the song continues to resonate with listeners and frequently appears on "Best of the Decade" or "Best of the Genre" lists.

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