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All or Nothing (Theory of a Deadman song)

"All or Nothing" is a song by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman from their third studio album Scars & Souvenirs (2008). The track was written by the band's lead singer and guitarist, Tyler Connolly, about meeting his wife, and was produced by Howard Benson. It reached number 22 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart and number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified platinum by Music Canada and gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Its music video was directed by Davin Black and was nominated for three awards at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards.

"All or Nothing"
Three men stand in front of a building. "Theory of a Deadman" is seen at the top while "All or Nothing" is printed at the bottom.
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Scars & Souvenirs
Released
  • June 2, 2008 (2008-06-02) (CAN)
  • March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09) (U.S.)
RecordedSeptember 2007–January 2008
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:30
Label
Songwriter(s)Tyler Connolly
Producer(s)Howard Benson
Theory of a Deadman singles chronology
"Bad Girlfriend"
(2008) 		"All or Nothing"
(2008) 		"Hate My Life"
(2008)
Music video
"All or Nothing" on YouTube

Background and development

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"All or Nothing" is a ballad written by Theory of a Deadman's lead singer and guitarist, Tyler Connolly. The lyrics surround the events of when Connolly met his now ex-wife, Canadian actress Christine Danielle.[1][2]

Release and commercial performance

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The song was released in Canada in 2008, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart.[3] It was released in the United States in 2010 where it reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] It also appeared on the Billboard Adult Top 40 and Mainstream Top 40 charts, peaking at numbers 17 and 40, respectively.[5][6]

The single was certified platinum by Music Canada in 2015 and gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2020.[7][8]

Music video

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Directed by Davin Black and produced by Robert Wilson, the music video for "All or Nothing" features the band performing within a crowd of passing people. The storyline is set in the 1950s and focuses on a man leaving for a street race against another group of people much to his significant other's opposition. The video was nominated at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards for "Best Director", "Best Cinematography", and "MuchLOUD Best Rock Video".[9][10][11]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[7] Platinum 80,000*
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Theory of a Deadman 2010 Interview – Tyler Connolly (Part 3). FaceCulture. December 19, 2012. Event occurs at 0:14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Frontman Says Marrying 'Bad Girlfriend' Is Good Idea". 105.7 The Point. November 24, 2008. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Theory of a Deadman – All or Nothing". Music Canada. April 9, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "American single certifications – Theory of a Deadman – All or Nothing". Recording Industry Association of America. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  9. ^ Black, Davin (April 1, 2011). "Theory of a Deadman – "All or Nothing" Official Video". Vimeo. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  10. ^ Theory of a Deadman – All or Nothing [Official Video]. YouTube. March 18, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  11. ^ Collins, Leah (May 27, 2009). "Nickelback and Danny Fernandes Lead 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominations". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  12. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  13. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  14. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
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