"Mistaken Identity" is a song written by Billy Mann and Delta Goodrem. It was produced and co-written by Mann for Goodrem's second album, Mistaken Identity (2004). The song was released in Australia as the album's second single on 17 January 2005 and peaked at number seven on the Australian Singles Chart, breaking Goodrem's run of six consecutive number-one singles.
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| Single by Delta Goodrem | ||||
| from the album Mistaken Identity | ||||
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| Released | 17 January 2005[1] | |||
| Studio | Turtle Sound (New York City) | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Billy Mann | |||
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| "Mistaken Identity" on YouTube | ||||
History
edit"Mistaken Identity" opens with lyrics about Goodrem's cancer ordeal and how it changed her outlook on life. During the chorus, Goodrem sings, "The girl I used to be has a terrible case of mistaken identity, yesterday's girl is not what you see, it's a terrible case of mistaken identity". Lyrically, the song is darker, harsher, and edgier than Goodrem's previous recordings, and is written in a nine-eight time signature. Goodrem admitted that she had to fight the record company for it to be released.[2]
The single was not as successful as Goodrem's previous releases and ended her streak of six consecutive number ones on the Australian charts when it debuted and peaked at number seven in January 2005.[3] It was certified gold but quickly fell down the charts, spending only seven weeks in the top 50.[4][3]
Track listing
editAustralian CD single[3]
- "Mistaken Identity" – 4:02
- "Silence Be Heard" – 4:23
- "How a Dream Looks" – 4:21
- "Mistaken Identity" (video) – 4:09
Charts
edit| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 17th January 2005" (PDF). ARIA. 17 January 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ Herald Sun "Delta Shelter", 17 March 2005.
- ^ a b c d "Delta Goodrem – Mistaken Identity". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 May 2021.