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"'''Fighter'''" is the third single written by [[Christina Aguilera]] and [[Scott Storch]] for Aguilera's second album ''[[Stripped (2002 album)|Stripped]]''. Released in 2003, the single peaked at number twenty on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], where it became Aguilera's ninth [[United States|U.S.]] top-twenty single. "Fighter" also reached number three in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Canada]], and number five in [[Australia]].
"'''Fighter'''" is the third single written by [[Christina Aguilera]] and [[Scott Storch]] for Aguilera's second album ''[[Stripped (2002 album)|Stripped]]''. It's lyrics feature [[thankful]] lyrics, where Aguilera is saying "Thanks for making me a Fighter". "Fighter" is backed with strong vocals and a rock-themed beat to it. Released in 2003, the single peaked at number twenty on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], where it became Aguilera's ninth [[United States|U.S.]] top-twenty single. "Fighter" also reached number three in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Canada]], and number five in [[Australia]]. The The track was a big success and topped the music charts in several countries, including [[Australia]], [[Ireland]] and [[Canada]], while reaching top twenty positions in several countries.

"Fighter" has become one of Aguilera's most popular songs, being performed by [[Jordin Sparks]] on [[American Idol]], and featured on many [[TV]] shows. The single was recorded at The Enterprise Studios in [[Burbank]] and released as a [[CD Single]] in the [[U.S.]].

The music video was directed by [[Floria Sigismondi]], and the moth-inspired video featured Aguilera slowly coming out of her shell during the video. On the other hand, the video was considered a success due to it topping most music video [[channels]].


==Composition and inspiration==
==Composition and inspiration==

Revision as of 20:09, 28 October 2009

"Fighter"
Song

"Fighter" is the third single written by Christina Aguilera and Scott Storch for Aguilera's second album Stripped. It's lyrics feature thankful lyrics, where Aguilera is saying "Thanks for making me a Fighter". "Fighter" is backed with strong vocals and a rock-themed beat to it. Released in 2003, the single peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100, where it became Aguilera's ninth U.S. top-twenty single. "Fighter" also reached number three in the United Kingdom and Canada, and number five in Australia. The The track was a big success and topped the music charts in several countries, including Australia, Ireland and Canada, while reaching top twenty positions in several countries.

"Fighter" has become one of Aguilera's most popular songs, being performed by Jordin Sparks on American Idol, and featured on many TV shows. The single was recorded at The Enterprise Studios in Burbank and released as a CD Single in the U.S..

The music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi, and the moth-inspired video featured Aguilera slowly coming out of her shell during the video. On the other hand, the video was considered a success due to it topping most music video channels.

Composition and inspiration

"Fighter" was written by Aguilera and Scott Storch and produced by Storch. It features Dave Navarro on guitar. In her first single to bear elements of rock music, a seemingly dissatisfied Aguilera seems to bemoan and scream of a man who apparently did her wrong. However, in a surprising twist, she does not want to complain or insult him; in fact, she wants to thank him. Aguilera wrote the song about her ex-manager.

"Fighter" is also one of Aguilera's most popular songs, as it became the official anthem for the 2003 NBA Playoffs and was heard daily during the NBA Finals commercials by millions of viewers. An official video was even shot for the NBA Finals featuring Aguilera doing choreography with her dancers on a basketball court. Also, in 2007, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sang this song at the finale. It is the current theme of The Biggest Loser.

Chart performance

"Fighter" proved to be a moderate success in the United States, peaking within the top twenty of both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 100 Airplay. "Fighter" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #40, it moved to #23 the following week and moved up three more spaces the next week to number 20, where it peaked for a month, before dropping from the chart.

Internationally, the song proved even more successful, peaking within the top three in both the UK and Canada, while going top twenty in most European nations; it reached number five in Australia, number fourteen in New Zealand, and just missing the top spot at number two in Israel. The single has sold over 3,540,000 copies worldwide.

In 2006 Fighter was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 digital downloads.

Music video

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Aguilera losing her kimono to reveal a dress made of white moth.

The music video, directed by Floria Sigismondi, is known for being one of Aguilera's most unusual. In it, she is wearing a black velvet kimono, with a pale complexion, and long black hair, resembling that of someone who follows gothic fashion. Three pins are lodged in her back, making her hunch. Initially, she is trapped in a glass box, and her kimono is billowing like a balloon. Three gothic ballerinas eat fruit and then collapse. Aguilera then breaks free from the box by pounding on it until it breaks.

Aguilera tosses aside her kimono after furiously removing the pins on her back and throwing them away. A tattered, white, moth-covered dress is revealed, symbolising her metaphoric evolution from a larva to a pupa. In addition, her hair becomes white, and moths fly on to her.

Near the end, Aguilera wears an Elvira-type spider dress, again proclaiming that she is a fighter. At the very end of the video, she kicks the TV camera.

This video shows the metamorphosis of Aguilera's slow, yet steady progression of her inner-strength, from being heartbroken, to becoming unbreakable.

"Fighter" was also a huge success on TRL. Debuting at number 6 on April 9, 2003, and hitting number one sixteen times while retiring at number 6, spending fifty days on the countdown in the summer of 2003.

Formats and track listings

CD Maxi-CD

  1. "Fighter" [Album Version] — 4:05
  2. "Fighter" [Freelance Hellraiser "Thug Pop" Extended Edit] — 5:11
  3. "Beautiful" [Valentin Club Remix] — 5:51
  4. "Fighter" [Video]

UK Maxi-CD

  1. Fighter [Original Version] 4:09
  2. Fighter [Freelance Hellraiser Thug Pop Mix] 5:13
  3. Beautiful [Valentin Mix] 5:55

UK & Ireland DVD, Single

  1. Fighter [Video] 4:15
  2. Fighter 4:13
  3. Beautiful [Valentin Club Mix] 6:00

UK Vinyl, 12", Promo

  1. Fighter [Freelance Hellraiser Full Club Remix]
  2. Fighter [Freelance Hellraiser Radio Mix]
  3. Fighter [Freelance Hellraiser Full Dub]

Remixes

  • Instrumental (Unreleased In-House Promo)
  • Bad Mamajama Club Mix / Hani Club Remix 6:10
  • Bad Mamajama Radio Mix / Hani Radio Remix 3:31
  • Freelance Hellraiser Thug Pop Mix — 5:13
  • Freelance Hellraiser Full Club Remix
  • Freelance Hellraiser Radio Edit
  • Freelance Hellraiser Full Dub
  • Friburn & Urik Dub — 10:13

Charts

"Fighter" was a moderate success in the United States, reaching the Top 20 of Billboard Hot 100, came in standing position in 40, moved to 23 the following week and went up more positions next week, to position 20, which was for a month before dropping the chart.

Intercional, the song received even more success, reaching the Top 5 in the United Kingdom and Canada, while growing up in the top 20 of most European countries, has reached # 5 in Australia, # 14 in New Zealand, and only losing the top, in # 2 in Israel. The single sold over 3,540,000 copies around the world.

Year-end charts

Country Position
Australia[3] 74
Germany[4] 138
Switzerland[5] 77

References

  1. ^ Chart peak positions:
  2. ^ Chart peak positions:
  3. ^ Australian Recording Industry Association (2003). "ARIA charts — End of year charts". aria.com.au. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
  4. ^ Universität Würzburg (2003). "German year-end chart". ki.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
  5. ^ Hit Parade (2003). "Swiss year-end chart". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
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