Cha-Ching
"Cha-Ching" | ||||
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Single by Hedley | ||||
from the album The Show Must Go | ||||
Released | August 17, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Genre | Dance pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:32 | |||
Label | Universal Music Canada | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian Howes | |||
Producer(s) | Howes | |||
Hedley singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Cha-Ching" on YouTube |
"Cha-Ching" is a song by Canadian pop rock group Hedley. It was released to radio on August 17, 2009 as the lead single from the band's third studio album The Show Must Go.[2] The song entered the Canadian Hot 100 at number 34, and ended up reaching the top ten at number six.
Composition
"Cha-Ching" was written and produced by Brian Howes. According to Jacob Hoggard in an interview with MuchMusic, the song is about people who thought about becoming famous and how far they are willing to go to achieve that.[3] The song also speaks about reality television shows being fabricated, and references several TV shows and stars.[4] Hoggard stated, "It's essentially about how far you're willing to go for fame. At the same time, we're taking the piss out of ourselves. After all, we're trying to be famous too. Satire makes it easier to maintain your grasp on reality."[4]
Release
"Cha-Ching" was serviced to contemporary hit radio on August 17, 2009.[2] The song was released digitally the following day.[5]
Performances
On February 28, 2010, Hedley performed the song at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver,[6] with altered lyrics referencing the 2010 Winter Olympics, as well as the 2014 Winter Olympics. The band also performed the song during their halftime performance at the 2013 Grey Cup game.[7]
Music video
The music video was filmed on August 24, 2009 in Liberty Village, Toronto, and was directed by Sean Michael Turrell.[8] The video was released on September 16, 2009, premiering on MuchMusic.[9] In the video, the band portrays as themselves and greedy executives, cashing in on fame-seeking contestants.[4] The band is also shown performing, as well as mocking the TV shows and celebrities referenced in the song.
Cultural references
- The Real World
- American Idol/Canadian Idol[10][11]
- The Biggest Loser[10]
- Survivor[10]
- Kim Kardashian
- Tila Tequila
- Flavor Flav
- Verne Troyer/Mini Me
- The Hills[10]
- MTV
- TMZ
- Playboy
Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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2010 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Pop Video of the Year | Won | [12] |
2011 | Juno Awards | Producer of the Year | Nominated | [13] |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Canada | August 17, 2009 | Contemporary hit radio | Universal Music Canada | [2] |
Various | August 18, 2009 | Digital download | [20] |
References
- ^ "Hedley - The Show Must Go Review". Newmusicreviews.net. January 22, 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c @Hedleyonline (August 14, 2009). "New single "Cha-Ching" hits radio on Monday!! Request on your local station! xo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jacob Hoggard Talks New Music". MuchMusic. October 6, 2009. Archived from the original on December 17, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Hedley - Melodic Bio". Melodic. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Dallas (August 19, 2009). "Stream The New Hedley Single Here". Melodic. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Jeff Turl (April 25, 2016). "Summer in the Park grabs Canadian pop group to kick off festival". Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ Neil Davidson (November 24, 2013). "Grey Cup: Like the Green Riders, Hedley can do 'Anything'". Toronto Star. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Video Shoot: Cha-Ching!". MuchMusic. September 8, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ @Hedleyonline (September 16, 2009). "New #Hedley video #ChaChing on @MuchMusic RIGHT NOW!! Go watch and retweet!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d Sydney (December 1, 2009). "Hedley: The Show Must Go Review". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on February 9, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Max Specht (November 20, 2009). "Hedley - The Show Must Go". PressPlus1. Archived from the original on December 8, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "2010 MuchMusic Video Awards". Archived from the original on July 10, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Past Nominees and Winners - The Juno Awards". Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Hitseekers - Week Commencing 1st March 2010" (PDF). p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-22. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 Year-End 2009". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ "Charts Year End: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
- ^ "Cha-Ching - Single by Hedley". Apple Music. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2023.