I Did It (Dave Matthews Band song)

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"I Did It"
I Did It.jpg
Single by Dave Matthews Band
from the album Everyday
Released2001
Genre Rock
Length3:36(Album Version)
3:16 (UK Radio Edit)
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) Glen Ballard, Dave Matthews
Producer(s) Glen Ballard
Dave Matthews Band singles chronology
"Rapunzel"
(1999)
"I Did It"
(2001)
"The Space Between"
(2001)

"I Did It" is a song by the Dave Matthews Band, released as the lead single from their album Everyday . It reached #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 Modern Rock Tracks, and #40 on Adult Top 40.

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In January 2001, Dave Matthews Band made history by becoming the first major artist to release a single directly to Napster, posting "I Did It" on the controversial file-swapping service 6 weeks before the new album was officially released. [1]

"I Did It" was a significant departure musically for the band, introducing electric guitar and minimizing the use of the violin and horn sections. This musical departure grew significant criticism from many in the fan base.

Music video

The music video for I Did It was directed by Dave Myers. It was filmed in Miami and it premiered on February 15, 2001. [2]

Track listing

U.S. single

  1. "I Did It" — 3:36

Australian single

  1. "I Did It" — 3:36
  2. "I Did It" (UK edit) — 3:16
  3. "Fool to Think" — 4:13
  4. "Crush" (live) — 10:34

EU single

  1. "I Did It" (US Radio Edit) - 3:38
  2. "I Did It" (UK Radio Edit) - 3:16
  3. CD-Rom Video

Charts

Chart (2001)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [3] 71
US Adult Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [4] 1
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [5] 20
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [6] 5
US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [7] 23

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