As Long as It Matters

"As Long as It Matters" is a song by the American power pop band Gin Blossoms. It was released in 1996 on A&M as the third single and as well as the fifth track from their third studio album, Congratulations I'm Sorry (1996). It is a power pop song that was written by Phillip Rhodes, Jesse Valenzuela and Robin Wilson, and produced by John Hampton and by its own band.

"As Long as It Matters"
Single by Gin Blossoms
from the album Congratulations I'm Sorry
Released1996 (1996)
GenrePower pop
Length4:31
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Gin Blossoms singles chronology
"Day Job"
(1996)		 "As Long as It Matters"
(1996)		 "Not Only Numb"
(1996)
Music video
"As Long as It Matters" on YouTube

Commercially, "As Long as It Matters" became a moderate hit in the United States and Canada, reaching number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. In 1997 the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."As Long as It Matters" (LP version)4:31
2."Allison Road" (live)3:26
3."Whitewash" (live)3:18
4."Until I Fall Away '94"3:50

Charts
Chart (1996) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] 10
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[3] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 75
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[5] 30
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[6] 40
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References
  1. https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/gin-blossoms
  2. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9851." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  3. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 9915." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  4. "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  5. "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  6. "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.


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