Honestly
"Honestly" | ||||
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Single by Zwan | ||||
Released | 2002 24 February 2003 (re-released) | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | Reprise | |||
Songwriter(s) | Billy Corgan | |||
Producer(s) | Billy Corgan, Bjorn Thorsrud | |||
Zwan singles chronology | ||||
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"Honestly" is a song by Zwan. It was the first single from their album, Mary Star of the Sea. It was written by Billy Corgan.
The B-side "The Number of the Beast", an acoustic cover version of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, was used in the opening credits of the 2002 film Spun by director Jonas Åkerlund.
Content
"Honestly" is a rock song in the key of D major. Musically, it bears some similarities to the chord progression of Corgan compositions "Today" and the chorus of "Cherub Rock". The guitar parts liberally use a flanger effect.
Track listing
All songs were written by Billy Corgan, except where noted.
- "Honestly" – 3:47
- "The Number of the Beast" (Steve Harris) – 4:18
- "Freedom Ain't What It Used to Be" – 4:05
Chart performance
Chart (2003)[1][2] | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[3] | 26 |
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) | 17 |
Germany (OGC)[4] | 86 |
Ireland (IRMA) | 42 |
Italy (FIMI)[5] | 18 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 92 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 35 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 28 |
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 3 |
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 7 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 21 |
Personnel
- Linda Strawberry – additional singing and piano
References
- ↑ "The Smashing Pumpkins Artist Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ↑ Honestly at AllMusic. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Zwan – Honestly". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Zwan – Honestly". w:GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Zwan – Honestly". Top Digital Download.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Zwan – Honestly" (in Dutch). w:Single Top 100.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Zwan – Honestly". Singles Top 100.
Categories:
- Songs
- Singles
- Zwan singles
- Mary Star of the Sea songs
- Zwan songs
- 2002 singles
- 2003 singles
- 2002 songs
- Songs written by Billy Corgan
- Songs produced by Billy Corgan
- Songs produced by Bjorn Thorsrud
- Australia (ARIA) Top 50 songs
- Germany (OGC) songs
- Italy (FIMI) songs
- Netherlands (Single Top 100) songs
- Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) songs