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Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)

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Wikipedia article




"'Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)'" is a song by American rock band Sponge. The vocals of the original album version of the song, "Molly", were re-recorded for the single release, and retitled "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)". It was released in 1995 as the third single from their debut album 'Rotting Piata'.

Origin and recording



The original song "Molly" was ostensibly named after actress Molly Ringwald, who starred in the 1984 film 'Sixteen Candles'. However, the lyrics were partly inspired by a story the band had heard about a girl who fell in love with one of her teachers shortly before her 16th birthday, who then attempted to commit suicide after he rejected her advances. "Molly" is also the name of the band's greatest hits album, which was released by Sony Music in 2000.

Release and reception



It is the band's second song to appear on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart, having peaked at number 55 in August 1995. It is the band's highest-charting song on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it reached number 3. The song also reached number 11 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

Music video



A music video with the single version of the song was released in 1995 and was directed by Doug Aitken.[http://www.mtv.com/videos/sponge/98704/molly-sixteen-candles.jhtml MTV Videos]. MTV.com. Retrieved on June 17, 2009.

Track listing



# "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)"

# "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)" [Live]

# "Cowboy Eyes"

# "Seventeen"

Charts



Personnel



* Vinnie Dombroski lead vocals

* Joey Mazzola guitar, backing vocals

* Mike Cross guitar

* Tim Cross bass

* Jimmy Paluzzi drums

References



Category:1995 songs

Category:1995 singles

Category:1990s ballads

Category:Rock ballads

Category:Sponge (band) songs

Category:Songs about drugs

Category:Songs about suicide

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