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Songs of Avril Lavigne
On Monday, July 1, the wedding took place the famous Canadian pop punk singer Avril Lavigne and Nickelback main vocalist Chad Kruger. Selecting rocker surprising - otvyaznyh, original, with its thirst for experimentation singer and a very charming girl could not help but be interested in Chad. But what attracts Avril ordinary listeners? Below - Top 5 Reasons to fan love Avril, 5 of her most famous songs. Surely, at least one of them heard each.
Sk8er Boi
Released: 2002
The position on the Billboard Hot 100: 10
Certification: US Gold, AUS Platinum, NZ Platinum
One of the first singles Avril tells the story of a girl, once a failed nobody «skater boy», and then when they saw him five years later igniter on MTV. The guitar accompaniment, sounding close to the rock, and the simple, haunting chorus did their job and «Sk8er boi» got the third place in the ranking of the best songs of the decade. The single was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. Critics embraced the song is not as favorable as fans Avril - in particular, was condemned excessive simplicity of the lyrics.
My Happy Ending
Released: 2004
The position on the Billboard Hot 100: 9
Certification: US Platinum, AUS Gold
The song tells the listener from the first-person story of a breakup with her boyfriend. «My Happy Ending» is like a call to the guy on the girl's face, and only in the chorus Avril if immersed in thought, speaking of the former in the third person. The text is more laden with meaning than «Sk8ter Boi», it was noted and the "burden" singing Avril. Availability of sad memories in the song makes it impossible to uniquely characterize it as positive or depressive - like Avril heroine herself is not sure whether the gap thus a happy ending.
I'm With You
Released: 2002
The position on the Billboard Hot 100: 4
Certification: US Gold, NZ Gold
Among other singles Avril This stands - there is not usual to find a singer for the punk motifs, and a soft-rock party during the climax reminiscent of the normal direction of creativity Avril. Critics positively embraced this experiment ispolniteltsy, calling the song "perfect to drown your sorrows." Also this single Avril proved his listeners that it can be much more mature performer than it looked before.
Complicated
Released: 2002
The position on the Billboard Hot 100: 2
Certification: AUS 2 × Platinum, AUT Gold, SWI Gold, NZ Platinum
The first single, Avril Lavigne, who became a real breakthrough! Avril cast aside the sorrow, and now the story of the relationship of her mouth sounds provocatively and easy, all the problems pass, no hurting the feelings of the girl. "Relax!" - He says Avril ease. The video underlines the atmosphere created in the song zabiyachestva - throughout the video the singer with friends and just does what bullies at the mall, did not restrain their emotions. The cheerful mood of the song was very well received by critics and the public, single performer brought 10 different awards and has provided the public attention to the rising star.
Girlfriend
Released: 2007
The position on the Billboard Hot 100: 1
Certification: US 2 × Platinum, AUS 4 × Platinum, AUT Gold, CAN 2 × Platinum, JPN Diamond, NZ 2 × Platinum
The single, which can rightly be considered the most famous creation of Avril Lavigne. There is hardly a man who had never heard the defiant «Hey hey, you you!» The video for the song has become the world's first video, which was viewed more than a hundred million people - a huge success at the time. Critics have repeatedly noted catchiness of the song, its instantly memorable tune the brightness and incredible performance. Not without a spoon of tar - Avril has repeatedly faced charges of plagiarism, but in the end all claims were resolved in favor of the performer. Whatever it was, «Girlfriend» - the most famous single, Avril Lavigne, the crown of her work and most recognizable song ever sung it. To this day, «Girlfriend» continues to capture the hearts of listeners daily replenishing fan club singer new fans.