Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot AC (Billboard) [3] | 36 |
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| "Sour Candy" | ||||
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| Single by Carly Rae Jepsen featuring Josh Ramsay | ||||
| from the album Tug of War | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
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"Sour Candy" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, released on October 30, 2009 as the fourth and final single from her debut studio album, Tug of War . The song was written by Jepsen and Marianas Trench lead vocalist Josh Ramsay, who also produced the song and is featured as a vocalist on the single version. [1] [2] It failed to chart on the Canadian Hot 100, but did enter the Canada Hot AC airplay chart monitored by Nielsen BDS Radio. [3]
This song discusses the loss of a relationship, which Jepsen refers to as a "sour candy ending." [4] The main instrument used is acoustic guitar.
The music video for "Sour Candy" was shot in Vancouver, BC and directed by Ben Knechtel. [5] It premiered December 16, 2009 and was uploaded to Jepsen's Vevo channel on July 5, 2011. [6] It tells the story of two estranged lovers (played by Jepsen and Ramsay) in couple's therapy. [5]
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot AC (Billboard) [3] | 36 |
| Studio albums | |
|---|---|
| Remix albums | |
| Extended plays | |
| Singles |
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| Promotional singles | |
| Other songs | |
| Concert tours | |
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