Down (311 song)

"Down"
Single by 311
from the album 311
Released	July 9, 1996 (pop radio release) November 26, 1996 (CD single release)
Format	CD single
Recorded	1995
Genre	Alternative rock, alternative metal, rap metal
Length	2:53
Label	Capricorn Records
Writer(s)	Nick Hexum, S.A. Martinez
Producer	Ron Saint Germain
311 singles chronology
"Don't Stay Home" (1995) "Down" (1996) "All Mixed Up" (1996)

"Down" is a song by the band 311. It is the first song on their third album, 311. It was their first #1 single on the Billboard Alternative Songs charts, and along with their self-titled album, was largely responsible for launching them into main-stream success. An accompanying video for the song was in rotation on MTV at the time of its release. Due to its massive popularity it was also included as the first song on their live album, Live, and on their greatest hits album, Greatest Hits '93-'03. Since its release it has also become a staple of their live concerts, and is usually dedicated "to all the old-school 311 fans."

Music video

The music video consists of the band performing in a warehouse and includes scenes of the band members singing the song in various backgrounds, such as a rotating coin, a circle with flowing sparks, and even dancing in front of a paper wall display. Also included are scenes in which the band members are meditating with an obese spiritual man who sometimes floats in the air through the power of meditation while one of the band members experiences it.

Track listing

1. "Down (Album Version)
2. "Down (Live)
3. "Jackolantern's Weather" (Album Version)
4. "Do You Right" (Album Version)

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Canadian RPM Top Singles[1]	60
Canadian RPM Alternative 30[2]	4
US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay	37
US Billboard Alternative Songs[3]	1
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[3]	19

See also

• Number one modern rock hits of 1996

References

1. ^ "Top Singles - Volume 64, No. 8, October 07 1996". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.9921&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
2. ^ "Rock/Alternative - Volume 64, No. 4, September 09 1996". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.9625&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
3. ^ ^{a b} American singles chart

External links

• "Down" Official music video on YouTube