When I Come Around - Green Day

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About When I Come Around

"When I Come Around" is a song released by American rock band Green Day. It is the tenth track on their third studio album, Dookie, and was released as the fourth single from that album in 1995. It was played live as early as 29 August 1992. "When I Come Around" was Green Day's most popular radio single in their early career, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. This was their highest charting radio single until 2004's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" peaked at No. 2. "When I Come Around" was one of the most successful alternative rock songs of 1995. It topped Billboard's Alternative Songs chart for seven weeks, and also hit number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. It was Green Day's third straight number-one from Dookie, after "Longview" and "Basket Case". As of August 2010, "When I Come Around" has sold 639,000 copies, making it the band's second best-selling single of the 1990s behind only their 1997 hit "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)". more »

Year: 1994 3:18 784 Views Playlists: #1

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Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Band Contribution "When I Come Around" is a song by the American rock band Green Day.

Album Success This track features on their third studio album, "Dookie", which was released in 1994 and is considered one of their most popular and successful albums.

Chart Performance "When I Come Around" was the fourth single from the album, and it peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it Green Day's most successful single at the time.

Widespread Recognition It received widespread recognition and remains one of Green Day's trademark songs.

Live Performance Regular The band often plays this song during their live performances.

Video Recognition The music video for "When I Come Around" won the 'Best Alternative Video' at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.

Song Composition Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead vocalist, wrote the song about his feelings of uncertainty and the need for personal space.

Platinum Record The "Dookie" album, featuring this song, has been certified Diamond in the U.S. and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

Inspirational "When I Come Around" along with the album "Dookie", played a significant role in popularizing and revitalizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States.

Cultural Impact This song remains popular and is frequently used in pop culture references, including various movies and TV shows. It is also a familiar track on video games like "Rock Band" and "Green Day: Rock Band".

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