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Scar (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Scar'" is a pop song written by Australian singer Missy Higgins and Kevin Griffin of American band Better Than Ezra. Released on 2 August 2004 on Eleven: A Music Company, it was released as the first single from Higgins' debut album, 'The Sound of White' (2004). The single is her most successful thus far, entering the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number one and going platinum. It also charted in New Zealand, where it peaked at number 20 in January 2005. The song was mixed by 12-time Grammy winner Jay Newland.
Background
The song has been rumored to give a hint to Higgins's bisexuality, although she has not openly commented on the song's meaning.
Awards and nominations
Awards
* 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Pop Release* 2005 APRA Awards, Song of the Year
* 2005 APRA Awards, Breakthrough Award
Nominations
* 2004 ARIA Awards, Single of the Year* 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Female Artist
* 2004 ARIA Awards, Breakthrough Artist Single
* 2004 ARIA Awards, Best Video
Track listing
'Australian CD single'
# "Scar" 3:34
# "Casualty" 4:12
# "Dancing Dirt into the Snow" 3:26
# "The Cactus That Found the Beat" 2:02
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the Australian CD single liner notes.
* Missy Higgins lyrics, music, vocals
* Kevin Griffin music
* John Porter production
* Rik Pekkonen engineering
* Jay Newland mixing
* Don Bartley mastering
* John Watson Management management
* Cathie Glassby artwork design
* Adrienne Overall photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:2004 singles
Category:2004 songs
Category:APRA Award winners
Category:ARIA Award-winning songs
Category:Eleven: A Music Company singles
Category:LGBT-related songs
Category:Missy Higgins songs
Category:Number-one singles in Australia
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:Songs written by Kevin Griffin
Category:Songs written by Missy Higgins
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