Party for Two

Last updated

"Party for Two"
Party for Two.jpg
Single cover for the pop version. The maxi single uses the same artwork, but with a red background. [1]
Single by Shania Twain featuring Billy Currington or Mark McGrath
from the album Greatest Hits
B-side
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2004 (2004-09-07)
Recorded2004
Genre
Length
  • 3:32 (country mix)
  • 3:31 (pop mix)
Label Mercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Shania Twain singles chronology
"It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing"
(2004)
"Party for Two"
(2004)
"Don't!"
(2005)
Billy Currington singles chronology
"I Got a Feelin'"
(2004)
"Party for Two"
(2004)
"Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right"
(2005)

Official versions

Almighty Records provided six different remixes of the song. [30]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [4] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Party for Two"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
AustraliaOctober 25, 2004 CD single Universal [59]
Germany [60]
United States Mercury [61]
CanadaNovember 2, 2004CD single [62]
United StatesNovember 8, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [63]
United KingdomNovember 22, 2004CD singleUniversal [64] [65]
RussiaNovember 24, 2004Contemporary hit radioUniversal [66]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shania Twain</span> Canadian singer (born 1965)

Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the best-selling female artist in country music history. Her success garnered her several titles, including the "Queen of Country Pop". Billboard named her as the leader of the 1990s country-pop crossover stars.

<i>Come On Over</i> 1997 studio album by Shania Twain

Come On Over is the third studio album by Canadian singer Shania Twain. Mercury Records in North America released it on November 4, 1997. Similar to her work on its predecessor, The Woman in Me (1995), Twain entirely collaborated with producer and then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange. With both having busy schedules, they often wrote apart and later intertwined their ideas. Twain wanted to improve her songwriting skills and write a conversational album reflecting her personality and beliefs. The resulting songs explore themes of romance and female empowerment, addressed with humour.

<i>The Woman in Me</i> (album) 1995 studio album by Shania Twain

The Woman in Me is the second studio album by Canadian country singer-songwriter Shania Twain and her first to be produced by long-time collaborator and then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Released on February 7, 1995, it went on to become her biggest-selling recording at the time, selling 4 million copies by the end of the year, and was eventually certified 12× Platinum by the RIAA on December 1, 2000, for 12 million shipments throughout the United States. The album has sold an estimated 20 million copies worldwide. It was ranked number 8 on CMT's list of 40 Greatest Albums in Country Music in 2006. The album is credited with having influenced the sound of contemporary country music. Eight singles were released from the album for its promotion, including "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?", "Any Man of Mine", "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" and "You Win My Love", with each accompanied by a music video.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (Shania Twain album) 2004 greatest hits album by Shania Twain

Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by Canadian singer Shania Twain, released on November 8, 2004, by Mercury Nashville. The album contains seventeen of Twain's top ten hits, including all of her seven number one hits on the Hot Country Songs. Excluded from the track list is Twain's self-titled debut album, of which no songs were included. Some songs are included in their pop versions such as "That Don't Impress Me Much" and "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billy Currington</span> American country musician (born 1973)

William Matthew Currington is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Mercury Records Nashville in 2003, he has released seven studio albums for the label: his self-titled debut (2003), Doin' Somethin' Right (2005), Little Bit of Everything (2008), Enjoy Yourself (2010), We Are Tonight (2013), Summer Forever (2015), and Intuition (2021).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You're Still the One</span> 1998 single by Shania Twain

"You're Still the One" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain for her third studio album Come On Over (1997). The song was inspired by criticism of Twain's relationship with her then-husband and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and depicts her celebrating their marriage despite the difficulties and differences between the two. Written by Twain and Lange, it is a piano-driven country pop ballad incorporating guitar, organ, and mandolin. Mercury Records released "You're Still the One" to U.S. contemporary hit radio stations on January 13, 1998, as the album's first pop radio single. The song was later serviced to U.S. country radio stations as the third single from Come On Over on February 13, 1998.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm Gonna Getcha Good!</span> 2002 single by Shania Twain

"I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Up! (2002), and was co-written by Twain and her then-husband, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also produced the track on October 7, 2002, to country radio first.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forever and for Always</span> 2003 single by Shania Twain

"Forever and for Always" is a song by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. The song was released as the fourth single from her fourth studio album Up! (2002), on April 7, 2003; it was also the third to be sent to country radio. The song was written by her then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Twain. The song is about two people who fall in love as children and are still with each other even as they grow older. "Forever and for Always" was certified gold for 500,000 digital downloads by the RIAA in 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">She's Not Just a Pretty Face</span> 2003 single by Shania Twain

"She's Not Just a Pretty Face" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country pop artist Shania Twain, recorded for her fourth studio album Up! (2002). It was released as the album's sixth single on October 6, 2003; the fourth released to country radio. Twain wrote the song with then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also produced it.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Up! (Shania Twain song)</span> 2003 single by Shania Twain

"Up!" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain, recorded for her fourth studio album of the same name (2002). The track was written by Twain and her then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also produced the song. It was first released on January 6, 2003, in North America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing</span> 2004 single by Shania Twain

"It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was written by Twain and her then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange. It was released on February 9, 2004, as the eighth and final single from her fourth studio album Up!. Disparate to the remainder of Up!, "It Only Hurts when I'm Breathing" is a ballad that Twain labeled to be the sole heartbreak song on the album. Musically, it lies within the country pop genre while its lyrics speak of misery. The song was not included in any of Twain's tours, but she performed the song for the Up! Live in Chicago video special in 2003. The performance was also used as a promotional music video for the single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Man! I Feel Like a Woman!</span> 1999 single by Shania Twain

"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain from her third studio album, Come On Over (1997). Written by Twain and her longtime collaborator and then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also produced the track, the song was released first to North American country radio stations on March 29, 1999 as the eighth single from the album, and it was released worldwide later the same year. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is a country pop song with a lyric about female empowerment and remains one of Twain's biggest hits worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">That Don't Impress Me Much</span> 1998 single by Shania Twain

"That Don't Impress Me Much" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released in December 1998 as the sixth country single, and seventh single overall, from her third studio album, Come On Over (1997). It was third to pop and fourth to international markets. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Twain, and was originally released to North American country radio stations in late 1998. It became her third biggest single on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of Twain's biggest hits worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">From This Moment On (Shania Twain song)</span> 1998 single by Shania Twain

"From This Moment On" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album, Come On Over (1997). The song was written by Twain, with additional production and songwriting by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Twain has performed "From This Moment On" on every one of her tours. Both a duet with country singer Bryan White as well as a solo version were released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)</span> 1997 single by Shania Twain

"Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)" is a song by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released in November 1997 as the second single from Twain's album Come On Over but was the seventh to be released to international markets. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain. The single peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Twain's sixth top-10 hit on that chart. A dance-pop remix of the song began receiving airplay in early 2000, prompting its release as a single in Australia and many European countries, including the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 5.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Love Gets Me Every Time</span> 1997 single by Shania Twain

"Love Gets Me Every Time" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain. It was written by Twain along with her then husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and produced by Lange. It was released on September 23, 1997, by Mercury Records Nashville as the lead single from Twain's third studio album Come On Over (1997). It was chosen as such following weeks of careful deliberation and constant reconsidering. Originally titled "'Gol Darn Gone and Done It", the song's title was altered because of its difficulty to pronounce. The song regards falling in love despite numerous attempts to evade it. It is an uptempo number that prominently features fiddle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!</span> 1995 single by Shania Twain

"(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released on November 15, 1995, as the fourth single from her second studio album, The Woman in Me. Written by Twain and then-husband and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the song is lyrically a warning to "pickup artists" who are searching for one-night stands instead of real love.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Win My Love</span> 1996 single by Shania Twain

"You Win My Love" is a song recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released on January 27, 1996, as the fifth single from her second studio album The Woman in Me. The song was written solely by then-husband and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, making it one of Twain's only songs she did not write. Lyrically, the song uses car metaphors to describe a fruitful relationship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What Made You Say That</span> 1993 single by Shania Twain

"What Made You Say That" is the debut single by Canadian country music artist Shania Twain. It was released as the lead single to her eponymous debut album (1993) on March 6, 1993. The song was written by Tony Haselden and Stan Munsey Jr. and produced by Harold Shedd and Norro Wilson, who also produced her album. The song was initially recorded by American country singer and actor Wayne Massey for his third album Wayne Massey and Black Hawk (1989).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Today Is Your Day</span> 2011 single by Shania Twain

"Today Is Your Day" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain. It was self-penned by Twain and co-produced by David Foster and Nathan Chapman. The song was released on June 12, 2011, by Mercury Nashville Records, as a single to accompany the documentary television series Why Not? with Shania Twain (2011). The song marked Twain's first song release in over six years and actually even the only song release of her own within a timespan of twelve years. Twain wrote the track for self-inspiration, during the development of Why Not? with Shania Twain. To her, "Today Is Your Day" became the theme song for the series, expressing the purpose behind it via music. Despite feeling apprehensive, Twain decided to record the track, which induced her to create her forthcoming fifth studio album. The track is a midtempo ballad in the country pop genre. Lyrically, "Today Is Your Day" regards personal upliftment. "Today Is Your Day" is Twain's first track to have had no involvement from her now ex-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange in 18 years. It is also only her second self-penned song, the first being "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" from her second studio album The Woman In Me (1995). Twain performed the song on her Rock This Country Tour and in an acoustic version for the Still the One residency.

References

  1. 1 2 "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two". Tracklisten. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  2. "MP3Search.Ru » Shania Twain » Party For Two (The Remixes)". February 12, 2006. Archived from the original on February 12, 2006. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  3. "CMA Awards nominations announced". Associated Press . September 8, 2005.
  4. 1 2 "American single certifications – Shania Twain – Party for Two". Recording Industry Association of America.
  5. 1 2 Eggar, Robin (June 15, 2010). Shania Twain: The Biography. Gallery Books. pp. 336–337. ISBN   9781451604542.
  6. "Billy Currington To Be Featured At AFG Concert". Daily News . July 8, 2005. p. B4.
  7. "Party for Two". Musicnotes.com. December 20, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  8. "Party for Two by Shania Twain - Songfacts". Songfacts . Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  9. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Greatest Hits - Shania Twain review". AllMusic . Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Foster, Ben (April 15, 2013). "Retro Single Reviews: Shania Twain, 2004-2012". Country Universe. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  11. Marcus Raboy videography at mvdbase.com
  12. "People". People . Vol. 62, no. 12. September 2004. p. 12.
  13. "Shania Twain awards". Archived from the original on June 4, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  14. "Video kudos: Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson get 3 CMT nominations". Toledo Blade . March 17, 2005. p. D3.
  15. "Announcing This Month's Recipients of BDSCertified Spin Awards". Billboard . Vol. 116, no. 52. Nielsen Business Media. December 25, 2004. p. 62. ISSN   0006-2510.
  16. "Announcing This Month's Recipients of BDSCertified Spin Awards". Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 17. Nielsen Business Media. April 23, 2005. p. 48. ISSN   0006-2510.
  17. "The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  18. Landrum, Gene N. (November 2007). Paranoia & Power: Fear & Fame of Entertainment Icons. Morgan James Publishing. p. 131. ISBN   9781600372735.
  19. Shania Twain - Party For Two - Wetten Dass - 2004 - XviD AVI , retrieved June 27, 2023
  20. Shania Twain - Party For Two with Mark McGrath on Dutch TV 2004 , retrieved June 27, 2023
  21. Shania Twain - Party For Two Feat Mark McGrath (Live From Bambi Awards/2004) , retrieved June 27, 2023
  22. Shania Twain & Mark Mcgrath Party For Two , retrieved June 27, 2023
  23. Party for Two (UK maxi-CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. Mercury Records. 2004. 2103239.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  24. Party for Two (German CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. Mercury Records. 2004. 602498644638.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  25. Party for Two (UK CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. Mercury Records. 2004. 2103240.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  26. Party for Two (European CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. Mercury Records. 2004. 602498644621.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  27. Party for Two (European 3-inch CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. 2004. 060249864464.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  28. Party for Two (European 12-inch remix sleeve). Shania Twain, Mark McGrath. Mercury Records. 2004. 2103326.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  29. Party for Two (US promotional CD single liner notes). Shania Twain, Billy Currington. Mercury Nashville Records. 2004. MRNR-02546-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  30. "Almighty Remixes". Almightyrecords.com. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  31. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  32. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  33. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  34. "Hot Canadian Digital Songs Sales". Billboard . November 20, 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  35. "R&R Canada AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . November 26, 2004. p. 48. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  36. "R&R Canada Country Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . November 19, 2004. p. 45. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  37. "R&R Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . November 12, 2004. p. 52. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  38. "Shania Twain – Party for Two" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  39. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  40. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Party for Two". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  41. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  42. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two". VG-lista. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  43. "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 5, saptamina 7.02 – 13.02, 2005" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on May 14, 2005. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  44. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  45. Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN   84-8048-639-2.
  46. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  47. "Shania Twain with Mark McGrath – Party for Two". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  48. "Shania Twain: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  49. "Shania Twain Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  50. "Shania Twain Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  51. "Shania Twain Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  52. "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 2004" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  53. "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Country Songs". Airplay Monitor . Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 42.
  54. "R&R Most Heard 2004: Country". Radio & Records . No. 1585. December 10, 2004. p. 55.
  55. "R&R Most Played 2005: Canadian Formats". Radio & Records. No. 1636. December 9, 2005. p. 30.
  56. "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Country Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 46.
  57. "R&R Most Played 2005: AC". Radio & Records. No. 1636. December 9, 2005. p. 68.
  58. "R&R Most Heard 2005: Country". Radio & Records. No. 1636. December 9, 2005. p. 58.
  59. "The ARIA Report: Issue 765" (PDF). Webarchive.nla.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008.
  60. "Party for Two". Amazon.de.
  61. "Radio & Records" (PDF). Worldradiohistory.com. October 22, 2004. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  62. ""Party for Two" (3 Mixes) (5 Tracks)". CDPlus.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2005.
  63. "Going for Adds - CHR/Pop" (PDF). Radio & Records . November 5, 2004. p. 20.
  64. "Party for Two". Amazon.co.uk.
  65. "Party for Two". Amazon.co.uk.
  66. "Shania Twain — Party for Two". Tophit.ru.