In the Deep

"In the Deep" is a 2003 song written and performed by actress-singer Kathleen York, credited to her performing name Bird York. The song gained fame from its use in the critically acclaimed film "Crash"; it also appeared on her album "The Velvet Hour". In 2006, the song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. York performed the song at the 78th Academy Award ceremony on March 5, 2006.

There was some question as to the song's eligibility, as it had appeared in the film "The Civilization of Maxwell Bright" as well as "The Velvet Hour", both of which were released before "Crash". However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences determined that the song had been commissioned in 2001 or 2002 by "Crash" director Paul Haggis for use in the film, prior to its other uses; thus it was eligible. [http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/env-fi-crash2mar02,0,1633584.story] This was likely a precedent for 2006 Best Original Song winner "Falling Slowly", which was also used in other media before the film it was commissioned for, "Once", was released.

In March, Bird York appeared on the 12th Billboard chart of the year, with "In the Deep" peaking at the 64th position, and 29th in digital downloads. The song fell from the chart in its second week of resurgence.

The song was featured in an episode of House, "Autopsy", and in an episode of , .