I'd Do Anything (Simple Plan song)
"I'd Do Anything" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan.[2] It was released on September 16, 2002, as the second single from their debut album, No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls. It features vocals from Mark Hoppus.[3]
"I'd Do Anything" | ||||
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Single by Simple Plan featuring Mark Hoppus | ||||
from the album No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls | ||||
Released | September 16, 2002 | |||
Genre | Pop punk[1] | |||
Length | 3:17 | |||
Label | Lava | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Arnold Lanni | |||
Simple Plan singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I'd Do Anything" on YouTube |
Content
The song is about a relationship breakup and the singer's attempts to get the person back.[3]
Chart performance
On the US Billboard Hot 100, "I'd Do Anything" peaked at number 51.[4] It also charted on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, where it reached number 15.[5] Internationally, the song reached number 78 in the United Kingdom and number 92 in Australia.[6][7]
Music video
The music video for the song revolves around kids trying to get into a Simple Plan concert by first impressing the doorman. Mark Hoppus is also featured in the video.
Track listing
- "I'd Do Anything" (album version)
- "I'm Just a Kid" (single version)
- "Grow Up"
- "My Christmas List"
- "I'm Just a Kid" (enhanced video)
Charts
Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | 92 |
Scotland (OCC)[8] | 74 |
UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 78 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 51 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Australia | September 16, 2002 | CD | Lava | [10] |
United States | September 23, 2002 | Alternative radio | [11] | |
United Kingdom | March 10, 2003 | CD | [12] |
References
- "ANYTHING" FOR A HIT: WHEN SIMPLE PLAN BROKE BIG". 2000's Throwback. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- "Just a Simple Plan". philstar.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- "I'd Do Anything | EN: SimplePlan.cz". www.simpleplan.cz. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- "Simple Plan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- "Simple Plan Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- "Issue 659" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- "American single certifications – Simple Plan – I'd Do Anything". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 16th September 2002" (PDF). ARIA. September 16, 2002. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2002. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1471. September 20, 2002. p. 33. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- "I'd Do Anything". Amazon. Retrieved June 29, 2021.