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About a Girl (The Academy Is... song)
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Wikipedia article
"'About a Girl'" is a song performed by American rock band the Academy Is... from their third studio album, 'Fast Times at Barrington High'. The single reached the pop charts at #88, making it the band's first charting single and this song was ranked #74 on MTV latinoamerica list of the Top 100 Hits of 2008. The song was number 39 on 'Rolling Stone'
Music video
The video for the single revolves around William Beckett and his bandmates in high school. Beckett has it made; he has the girl, the friends and the popularity. However, this turns out to just be a daydream; his sole friends at school are his bandmates and the girl (played by American model Brittany Moser) is in a relationship with a jock football player. Throughout the course of the video, Beckett dreams of having the girl until finally, they embrace and drive off in what appears to be another one of his daydreams. However, this daydream is revealed to be that of the girl's, longing for Beckett though trapped in a relationship with another guy (played by American male model James Ellis). Beckett and she exchange eye contact, creating a possible future for the two.
This music video was created as a spoof of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. The iconic daydream sequence in the film may have influenced the theme of the video. It was filmed at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles, California, which was also the location where 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' was shot.
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Category:2008 singles
Category:The Academy Is... songs
Category:Songs written by William Beckett (singer)
Category:2008 songs
Category:Fueled by Ramen singles
Category:Songs written by Mike Carden
Category:Songs written by Sam Hollander
Category:Songs written by Dave Katz
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