Invisible Man (song)
"Invisible Man" is the debut single by American boy band 98 Degrees, released on June 24, 1997 as the first single from their debut album 98 Degrees (1997). It was their breakthrough hit, peaking at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is featured as a bonus track on the European version of 98 Degrees and Rising. An acoustic version of the song is the closing track on their 2013 studio album 2.0.
"Invisible Man" | ||||
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Single by 98 Degrees | ||||
from the album 98 Degrees | ||||
Released | June 24, 1997 | |||
Studio | Chung King Studios, New York City, NY The Hit Factory, New York City, NY Soundtrack Studios, New York City, NY | |||
Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
Length | 4:41 (album version) 3:53 (radio edit) | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dane DeViller, Sean Hosein, Steve Kipner | |||
Producer(s) | Dane DeViller, Sean Hosein | |||
98 Degrees singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Invisible Man" on YouTube |
Music video
Two music videos were made for the song. The first version was shot in black and white with the members getting out of a car and then walks to an empty warehouse and they start singing. The more popular version was shot in color featuring the 98 Degrees members in a party with people dancing, some scenes show the members sitting on a couch while singing and some alternate shots featuring each member on what appears to be an apartment footbridge. The video was released on June 16, 2009. As of 11 October 2018, the video has received over 5 million views.
Track listing
- US single
- "Invisible Man" (LP version) – 4:41 (Kipner, DeViller, Hosein)
- "Invisible Man" (instrumental) – 4:42 (Kipner, DeViller, Hosein)
- 12" vinyl, maxi-single
- A1. "Invisible Man" (Soul Solution club mix) – 5:20
- A2. "Invisible Man" (Soul Solution dub mix) – 3:46
- B1. "Invisible Man" (Soul Solution instrumental mix) – 5:21
- B2. "Invisible Man" [Soul Solution radio edit) – 2:50
- B3. "Invisible Man" [Soul Solution a cappella mix) – 3:01
- UK single
- "Invisible Man" (radio version) – 3:53
- "Invisible Man" (LP version) – 4:41
- UK maxi-CD
- "Invisible Man" (radio version) – 3:53
- "Invisible Man" (album version) – 4:41
- "Invisible Man" (instrumental) – 4:42
- "Invisible Man" (a cappella) – 4:26
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 700,000[7] |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- http://swisscharts.com/song/98/Invisible-Man-357710
- http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19971123/41/
- http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/3869/98-degrees/
- "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1997". RPM. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1997". Archived from the original on 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
- "American single certifications – 98 Degrees – Invisible Man". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 110 (5): 76. January 31, 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.