The Space Between
2001 single by Dave Matthews Band
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::summary 2001 single by Dave Matthews Band ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | The Space Between |
| cover | Dmb_spacebetweeneuro.jpg |
| caption | Artwork for German and Australian retail releases |
| type | single |
| artist | Dave Matthews Band |
| album | Everyday |
| released | |
| label | RCA |
| producer | Glen Ballard |
| prev_title | I Did It |
| prev_year | 2001 |
| next_title | Everyday |
| next_year | 2001 |
| :: |
::callout[type=note] the Dave Matthews Band song ::
| name = The Space Between | cover = Dmb_spacebetweeneuro.jpg | alt = | caption = Artwork for German and Australian retail releases | type = single | artist = Dave Matthews Band | album = Everyday | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | length =
- 4:02 (album version)
- 3:34 (radio edit) | label = RCA | writer =
- David J. Matthews
- Glen Ballard | producer = Glen Ballard | prev_title = I Did It | prev_year = 2001 | next_title = Everyday | next_year = 2001 | misc =
"The Space Between" is a song written by American rock band Dave Matthews Band from their fourth studio album, Everyday (2001). Released as a single in April 2001, it gave the band their first top-40 hit in their home country, peaking at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the United Kingdom, it became the band's only top-40 hit when it reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. "The Space Between" is also included on the Dave Matthews Band compilation album The Best of What's Around Vol. 1.
Music video
The music video, directed by Dave Meyers, was filmed on Lake Pickett surrounded by CGI factories and power plants near Orlando, Florida. The video starts out with Dave Matthews playing an acoustic guitar on a cloudy day on the dock of the pond. Right before the first chorus, an old man in a boat appears, as well as the rest of the band on the dock. The old man appears throughout the rest of the video.
Following the first chorus, a boy and girl sitting in the back of an old pickup truck (in the water) appear. The two appear to be dating, or in love. Also, a young woman in the water, played by actress Jaime Pressly, appears holding her baby. After the verse "We're strange allies with warring hearts, what a wild-eyed beast you be," the song enters the rising action stage. Things become a bit more intense, and the music becomes a faster more upbeat rhythm. Also, dancers in the waters appear.
After the verse "All we can do my love is hope we don't take this ship down," the music pauses. A few seconds later, Matthews resumes singing, and it begins to rain, yet the band plays on. The woman holding her baby brings it even closer to her, and the boy and girl in the pickup embrace. The rain gets harder and harder, and, at one point, the drums that Carter Beauford is playing starts gushing large amounts of water. After the verse "Love is all we need, dear" Beauford pounds on the drums for a second before stopping.
Following the stopping of the drums, the rain goes away, and again it's just Matthews singing on the dock, this time it's a clear night with a full moon. A woman approaches, and the music slowly fades out, while Matthews walks off with her.
Live performances
"The Space Between" was performed live on Saturday Night Live on February 24, 2001.
Track listings
Australian single
- "The Space Between" (remix) – 3:34
- "The Space Between" – 4:02
- "What You Are" – 4:33
UK CD1 single
- "The Space Between" (album edit) – 4:02
- "Fool to Think" – 4:13
- "The Space Between" (video) – 3:38
UK CD2 single
- "The Space Between" (radio edit) – 3:34
- "What You Are" – 3:48
- "I Did It" (video) – 3:38
Charts
Weekly charts
::data[format=table title="Weekly chart performance for "The Space Between""] | Chart (2001–2002) | Peak position | Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) | |---|---|---| | 3 | | | ::
Year-end charts
::data[format=table title="2001 year-end chart performance for "The Space Between""]
| Chart (2001) | Position | Canada Radio (Nielsen BDS) | US Billboard Hot 100 | US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) | US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) | US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) | US Triple-A (Billboard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | |||||||
| 65 | |||||||
| 9 | |||||||
| 66 | |||||||
| 32 | |||||||
| 3 | |||||||
| :: |
::data[format=table title="2002 year-end chart performance for "The Space Between""]
| Chart (2002) | Position | US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | ||
| :: |
Release history
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| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. | United States | Australia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2001 | Adult alternative radio | RCA | |||||
| April 17, 2001 | Alternative radio | ||||||
| June 5, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | ||||||
| September 3, 2001 | CD | ||||||
| November 19, 2001 | |||||||
| :: |
References
References
- Navaroli, Joel. "SNL Archives {{!}} Episodes {{!}} 02.24.2001 #12". SNL Archives.
- "Tipparade-lijst van week 8, 2002". [[Dutch Top 40]].
- "BDS CHART : Top 100 of 2001". [[Jam!]].
- "Billboard Top 100 – 2001".
- (December 29, 2001). "The Year in Music 2001: Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks".
- (December 21, 2001). "Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2001".
- (December 21, 2001). "Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2001".
- (December 21, 2001). "America's Best: 2001 – Most-Played Triple-A Songs".
- (December 20, 2002). "Most-Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 2002".
- (April 13, 2001). "Going for Adds".
- (June 1, 2001). "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds".
- (September 3, 2001). "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 3rd September 2001". [[Australian Recording Industry Association.
- (November 17, 2001). "New Release Countdown: Singles".
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