Gunnin'

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"Gunnin'"
Gunnin Hedley.jpg
Single by Hedley
from the album Hedley
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2006
Recorded2005
Genre Acoustic rock [1]
Length4:13(Album Version)
4:15 (Full Mix Version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) GGGarth
Hedley singles chronology
"321"
(2006)
"Gunnin'"
(2006)
"Street Fight"
(2006)

"Gunnin'" is song by Canadian pop punk band Hedley. It was released on September 19, 2006, as the fifth single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song was also included on the American version of Never Too Late , released via Capitol Records. [2] The song was written by the members of the band and by Dave Genn. [3] The single also topped Canada's MuchMusic Countdown in 2006.

Contents

Background

The music video for "Gunnin'" was directed by Kevin De Freitas and Chris Sargent, premiereing via MuchMusic in 2006. [4] In 2007, the song won "Best Pop Video" at the MMVAs. [5] "Gunnin'" reached number one on Canada's MuchMusic Countdown in the week of December 1, 2006. [6]

Chart performance

"Gunnin'" reached number 27 on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40. [7] The song also peaked at number 31 on Billboard Canada Hot AC. [8]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Gunnin'"
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef(s)
2006 Juno Awards Producer of the Year Nominated [9]
2007 MuchMusic Video Awards Best Pop Video of the YearWon [10]
People's Choice: Favourite Canadian GroupNominated
Best Post-Production of the YearWon

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Gunnin'" (Full Mix)4:15

Personnel

Credits for "Gunnin'" adapted from AllMusic. [11]

Charts

Chart performance for "Gunnin'"
Chart (2006)Peak
position
Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [7] 27
Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) [8] 31

Release history

Release history for "Gunnin'"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
CanadaSeptember 19, 2006 Digital download Universal Canada [12]

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