Trouble (Never Shout Never song)

"Trouble" is a song by American indie rock band, Never Shout Never. It was released on December 29, 2008, as the only single from their third EP Me & My Uke. The song has been labelled as Never Shout Never's "breakout hit."[3] The song peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA in May 2012.[4][5]

"Trouble"
Single by Never Shout Never
from the EP Me & My Uke
ReleasedDecember 29, 2008 (2008-12-29)
StudioEngaged Audio
Genre
Length2:25
LabelLoveway
Songwriter(s)Christofer Drew
Producer(s)
  • Kevin Gates
  • Drew
Never Shout Never singles chronology
"Big City Dreams"
(2008)
"Trouble"
(2008)
"30 Days"
(2009)

Background and composition

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The song was first released on December 29, 2008 via his MySpace page.[6] A lyrics video for the song was released on November 11, 2011.[7]

"Trouble" was written and produced by Christofer Drew.[8] The track runs at 120 BPM[9] and is in the key of B major to E major.[10] Drew's range in the song spans from the notes D4 to D6.[9] The song was recorded in a day at Engaged Audio Studios in Springfield, Missouri and was co-produced by Kevin Gates.[11]

In a 2012 interview with Alter the Press!, Drew stated that the band was going to re-record the song for their fourth studio album, Indigo, however never made the final cut.[10] The song was also supposed to be recorded in seventh chord. He described the track as fun, upbeat and that it has "a super Beatles vibe."[10]

Critical reception

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Alternative Press described the track as "iconic" and called Drew's vocals "beautifully soothing."[1]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Trouble"2:25

Personnel

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Credits for "Trouble" adapted from album's liner notes.[8]

  • Christofer Drew – composer, lyricist, producer, vocals, ukulele
  • Kevin Gates – co-producer, mixing
  • Michael Fossenkemper – mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for "Trouble"
Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[4] 5

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States December 29, 2008 Streaming Loveway [6]
Various 2010 Digital download [2]
United States April 29, 2011 [12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Alex Darus (May 13, 2020). "10 songs that prove Christofer Drew can sing anything". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Never Shout Never - Trouble (Single)". Spirit of Rock. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Alex Darus (February 11, 2020). "How well do you remember 'Trouble' by Never Shout Never?". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Hot Singles Sales - Trouble". Billboard. July 25, 2009. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "American single certifications – Never Shout Never – Trouble". Recording Industry Association of America.
  6. ^ a b "Nevershoutnever posts Trouble". Alternative Press. December 29, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "Never Shout Never's Official Lyric Video for 'Trouble'". YouTube. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Me and My Uke (Digital liner notes). Never Shout Never. Loveway Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ a b "Never Shout Never "Trouble" Sheet Music". musicnotes.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c Jon Ableson (May 16, 2012). "Interview: Never Shout Never". Alter the Press!. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  11. ^ Johan Wippsson (February 7, 2012). "Never Shout Never's Trouble Goes Gold". Melodic. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  12. ^ @NSNOfficial (April 29, 2011). "For a limited time, you can get Trouble for $0.69 on iTunes. Pick it up today" (Tweet) – via Twitter.