"The music video premiered on MTV.com, on October 13, 2005. The video was described as ""a day in the life of the Pussycat Dolls on the road."" Dick added that the music video is ""a photographic [rendition of] the life of the Pussycat Dolls: traveling around, getting ready for gigs, being on the tour bus, doing a photo session, waking up in a motel, talking to the boyfriend on the phone, sound-checking. It's informal but beautiful. It's not rock and roll; it's the urban-pop world."" The video is inter-cut with scenes of the Pussycat Dolls performing ""Stickwitu"" in a rehearsal"
"at number-nine on the Canadian Singles Chart, and is to date the group's second top ten single, and also their second most successful song on this chart.""Stickwitu"" was also a major success in Oceania. In Australia, ""Stickwitu"" debuted at number three on the official ARIA Singles Chart and reached number two for two consecutive weeks. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified it Platinum for shipment of 70,000 copies. In New Zealand, ""Stickwitu"" peaked at number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart, one week more than its predecessor, ""Don't Cha"" had spent at number"
"million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, ""Don't Cha"", was a commercial success, topping the charts worldwide, and reaching number two on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. The group's second single, ""Stickwitu"", peaked at number five on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group, but lost. It was also the group's second consecutive number one in the United Kingdom. The group became one of the top-selling artists in 2006, while the album appeared at number twelve on the ""Billboard"" 200-year-end chart that year. ""Beep"" reached number two"
"four on the European Hot 100 following its success across Europe. The music video for ""Stickwitu"" was shot over two days in different places of Los Angeles including the Orpheum Theatre. Nigel Dick was chosen to direct the video as the group wanted to maintain its momentum garnered from ""Don't Cha"". Dick admitted that he felt pressure to deliver. ""This video establishes the way they want to be seen from now on. But that's the way it's always been for me. I've been very lucky in my career to do videos for people that are very crucial in artist's careers."""
"it peaked at number five on the ""Billboard"" 200. It earned double platinum certification in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and 3× platinum in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and 4× platinum the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album's lead single, ""Don't Cha"", peaked atop the charts in 15 countries and reached number two on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Its follow-up singles, ""Stickwitu"" and ""Buttons"" were also a commercial success peaking in the top five on charts worldwide. After the"
"charts in international territories reaching the top-ten in Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom, and reached the peak position in New Zealand. ""PCD"" has sold over nine million copies worldwide and is the group's best-selling album. Six singles were released from ""PCD"". ""Don't Cha"" was released as the lead single from ""PCD"" in April 2005, and peaked at number two on the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and remains their most successful single to date becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. Follow-up singles ""Stickwitu"", ""Beep"" and ""Buttons"" also performed well on charts internationally with all four of them"
"one, and becoming the group's second consecutive number one hit. ""Stickwitu"" was ranked at number 15 on the Year-End RIANZ Singles Chart for 2006. ""Stickwitu"" was also a success in Europe. ""Stickwitu"" was most successful in the Netherlands where it peaked at number two for two consecutive weeks, becoming the group's second consecutive single to peak at number- two. ""Stickwitu"" was also successful elsewhere in Europe reaching the top ten in Switzerland, Belgium, Norway and Italy. It also peaked within the top 20 in Germany, Austria and France, as well as the top 40 in Sweden. ""Stickwitu"" peaked at number"
"to obtain a solo deal, she successfully auditioned along with Melody Thornton joining Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt. As the lead singer, Scherzinger assumed the majority of the vocals and is the only member of the group to have songwriting credits on their debut album, ""PCD"" which was released in September 2005. The album was preceded by ""Don't Cha"" which became their international breakthrough, peaking at number two on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. The album spawned other number-one hits, ""Stickwitu"" and ""Buttons"", the latter of which was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or"
"contained the number-one singles ""Don't Cha"", ""Buttons"" and ""Stickwitu"". Roberts sang co-lead with Bachar and Sutta in the ""Stickwitu"" single B-side, ""Santa Baby"". Bachar's departure from the group preceded the release of their second and final studio album, ""Doll Domination"", which contains hit singles, ""When I Grow Up"", ""I Hate This Part"" and ""Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"". Roberts recorded a solo song called ""Played"" for the ""Doll Domination""'s deluxe edition. On January 29, 2010, Jessica Sutta revealed to ""E! Online"" that she had been ousted from the group, following a broken rib she sustained whilst on tour with"
"""Don't Cha was released as the lead single from ""PCD"" on April 19, 2005. The song was met with positive reviews who praised the high dose of energy and the song's chorus. The track peaked at number two on the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100, becoming the highest-peaking single in the country. The song was as also successful in other international markets, peaking number one Australia, Belgium (Flanders), Germany, Ireland, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video was released directed by Paul Hunter and sees the group in various activities including drag racing in a jeeps and jumping"
"and praised it for being ""beautifully sung, craftily produced and refreshingly gimmick-free."" He went on to praise the ""catchy"" chorus and noted that the ""track is unlike anything else on the air."" Kalefah Sanneh of ""The New York Times"" wrote that ""Stickwitu"" ""might be even better"" than 'Don't Cha'"". Paul Scott of Stylus Magazine agreed with Sanneh adding that it's ""pretty enough but just sort of mills around without getting up the courage to go [over the top], and that's actually a good thing."" John Murphy of musicOMH wrote that although ""it's nicely sung, it doesn't particularly stick in the"
"Cha"" is the 29th most successful song by a girl group on the chart. In the United States, ""Don't Cha"" debuted at number 95 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 on the issue dated May 7, 2005. In its tenth week, ""Don't Cha"" entered the top ten at number eight. The track reached number two in its sixteenth week, becoming their highest charting single in the country. The song stayed there for three consecutive weeks, being held off the top spot by Mariah Carey's ""We Belong Together"", which spent a total of 14 non-consecutive weeks at number one. Despite the song"
"the label was trying to reinvent the girl group. ""Don't Cha"" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom highlighted it as a stand-out; however, some of them criticized Busta Rhymes' appearance. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play and Pop 100 charts. The song reached number-one in fifteen other countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. A music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter features the group in various activities including"
"Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipment of a million copies of the single. Across Oceania, the song topped the charts in its first week in both Australia and New Zealand. ""Don't Cha"" spent 7 non-consecutive weeks at number one in Australia, where it also remained on the chart for 23 total weeks. It was certified two-times platinum certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). In New Zealand, the song reached number one in its first week and spent more than half of its time on the chart in the top ten. It was certified gold, selling over"
"Don't Cha ""Don't Cha"" is a song recorded by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls from their debut studio album ""PCD"" (2005). The song features rapper Busta Rhymes who co-wrote the song with its producer, CeeLo Green. The song contains an interpolation of ""Swass"" which is written and performed by Sir Mix-a-Lot. It is an R&B song. ""Don't Cha"" was originally recorded by Tori Alamaze who released the song as her first single; however, after minor success and dissatisfaction with her label she gave up her rights to the song. Universal Music Group gave it to the Pussycat Dolls as"
"the song as a ""saccharine, sleepy ballad."" Writing for Sputnikmusic Nick Butler described ""Stickwitu"" as a ""limp, lifeless ode."" However he did noted that ""it's nowhere near as sickly or disgustingly submissive and sexist as something like Destiny's Child's 'Cater 2 U'."" ""Billbord"" magazine ranked ""Stickwitu"" at number 68 on their list of the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time; Taylor Weaterby wrote that, ""PCD created one of the most heartfelt ballads in modern girl group history with 'Stickwitu' [proving] that the group wasn’t just about the sex appeal."" At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, ""Stickwitu"" earned the"
"well as reaching the top twenty in many other countries. Scherzinger joined The Pussycat Dolls in May 2003 and the group scored four U.S. top ten hits: ""Don't Cha"" (2005), ""Stickwitu"" (2005), ""Buttons"" (2006) and ""When I Grow Up"" (2008). After her breakthrough with the group, she began work on her debut studio album. The project, titled """", saw Scherzinger record 75–100 songs, with some of the songs later ending up with the group. After a number of pushbacks the entire project was scrapped at the request of Scherzinger. She attempted to launch her debut album for a second time"
"the group as mainstays on MTV for many subsequent (though not quite as memorable) videos to come."" In September 2011, ""Billboard"" ranked ""Don't Cha"" third best song of the Summer of 2005. To acknowledge the most popular films, television shows, celebrities and music of the 2000s decade, ""Don't Cha"" was featured in VH1's ""I Love the 2000s"". ""Billboard"" also ranked the song number 29 on the list of Top 40 Girl Group Songs Of All Time, and third on the Favorite Girl Group Single poll the same week. ""Don't Cha"" has appeared on multiple Fuse countdowns including number 41 on"
"as a member of the Pussycat Dolls with ""Don't Cha"" and ""Stickwitu"" in 2005. By the end of 2011 the track has sold 430,000 copies and has been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting shipments of 400,000 copies. Elsewhere in Europe the track performed moderately peaking at number 44 in the Netherlands, number 45 in France and number 62 Switzerland. Outside of Europe, ""Don't Hold Your Breath"" reached number 21 in New Zealand, while in Australia the song became her second single to enter the charts since ""Baby Love"" (2007). It has peaked at number 17 and"
"only) number 1 when ""Dare"", featuring the vocals of Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder topped the chart for a week. Pussycat Dolls reached number 1 on 11 September with ""Don't Cha"", becoming the first American girl band to top the charts since Destiny's Child in 2001. Their next release, ""Stickwitu"", would also top the chart for two weeks in early December. After a year's break, Sugababes returned to the top of the charts for the fourth time with the release of ""Push the Button"", and their fourth studio LP ""Taller in More Ways"". These releases along with the album's second"
"across physical and download formats and was streamed 11.5 million times being the group's highest seller in the United Kingdom. According to the Official Charts Company ""Don't Cha"" is the 147th best-selling single of the 21st century. In Ireland, the song debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart and stayed for four consecutive weeks. The song has also reached the peak in a number of European countries including Belgium (Flanders), Germany, Norway and Switzerland. According to Nielsen Soundscan, by the end of 2005 ""Don't Cha"" was the tenth best selling song in digital downloads across Europe. An accompanying"
"Paul Hunter, sees Scherzinger dancing along the streets of downtown Los Angeles, California. The video became Scherzinger's first Vevo certified solo music video Scherzinger joined The Pussycat Dolls in May 2003 and the group scored four U.S. top ten hits: ""Don't Cha"" (2005), ""Stickwitu"" (2005), ""Buttons"" (2006) and ""When I Grow Up"" (2008). After her breakthrough with the group, she began work on her debut studio album. The project, titled """", saw Scherzinger record 75–100 songs, with some of the songs later ending up with the group. After a number of pushbacks the entire project was scrapped at the request"
"argue. The girls then start to dance on top of his car. The video ends with Scherzinger telling off Timbaland and saying that she does not need what he gives her but would like it back. Scherzinger sings full lead along with Melody Thornton who also adds the minor adlibs. On December 2005, the group performed for the annual KIIS-FM Jingle Ball wearing ""festive candy-cane-striped belly shirts and red-and-green capri pants."" The set list included ""Don't Cha"", ""Stickwitu"" and ""Wait a Minute"". The song is included on their 2006 ""Live from London"" DVD as the seventh track of the DVD."
"on a trampoline. ""Stickwitu"" was serviced to contemporary hit radio stations on September 26 as the second single. Critics lauded the song's production, but criticized the placement on the album. The track peaked at number five on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, and achieved similar success internationally peaking number one in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was released on October 13, and depicts a day in the life of the group. An urban remix featuring Avant was released on December 20. The album's third single, ""Beep"" featuring will.i.am was sent to contemporary hit radio and rhythmic"
"United States, and 6 million worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. It was included on VH1's list of Greatest Songs of '00s. The Official Charts Company listed ""Don't Cha"" and ""Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"" at number five and thirty-nine, as of the most downloaded song since its launch, respectively. The latter created a milestone for ""Billboard"" Hot 100 with a biggest single-week upward movement in the lifetime of the chart. ""Jai Ho! (You are My Destiny)"" and ""Don't Cha"" are two of the best-selling songs in Australia and in the United Kingdom as of"
"Spice Girls' bedazzled throne"". ""PCD"" has sold over 1,246,769 copies in the United Kingdom, making it the best selling American girl group release there, also becoming one of the best selling albums of the 2000–09 decade. The success of the group's debut album led them to become the most successful girl group in the world since the Spice Girls in the late 1990s. The Pussycat Dolls have a string of hit singles − ""Don't Cha"" has sold more than 3 million copies in the United States – becoming the best-selling song of all time by a female group in the"
"recorded by Allen Sides. The original drum programming was done by Palmer. The song was finally mixed by Peter Mokran at The Record Plant. Fair additionally played harmonica, piano, organ and Rhodes while Herzberg and Cori Jacobs handled the bass and Rhodes respectively. In July 2005 MTV News reported that ""Beep"" featuring will.i.am was a ""potential second single;"" however that later changed and ""Stickwitu"" was sent to contemporary hit radio in the United States on September 26, 2005 as the second single. ""Stickwitu"" is a hip hop soul and R&B ballad written in the key of A major with a"
"ultimately never peak any higher than number twelve, their first ever hit to miss the top-ten. ""I Hate This Part"" debuted and peaked at number-three on the French Singles Chart, becoming the group's second consecutive top 3 hit, and their second highest peaking single to date. By doing so it has surpassed the peak position of the group's worldwide hit ""Don't Cha"" which reached number-six on this chart in 2005. ""I Hate This Part"" rose steadily in the United States until it reached its peak of number eleven on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and number ten on the ""Billboard"" Pop"
"VH1 ranked ""Don't Cha"" at number 96 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s. ""The Daily Telegraph"" listed the song at number 58 on the ""100 songs that defined the Noughties."" ""Billboard"" magazine ranked ""Don't Cha"" at number 30 on their list of the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time; Frank Digiacomo wrote that, despite Tori Alamaze exuding ""the sinewy sexual tension that the song’s refrain, [...] It took the star power of the Dolls, to get it all the way to [number two]."" Based on chart performance on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, ""Don't"
"listed ""Don't Cha"" at number fourteen on its Top 40 Videos of 2005. The music video was nominated for Best Dance Video at the 2006 International Dance Music Awards. It was also nominated for the Best R&B video at the 2006 MTV Australia Video Music Awards but lost to Chris Brown's Run It!. ""Billboard"" described the music video for the song as ""iconic"" for girl groups. Andrew Unterberger of ""Billboard"" said, ""It was inevitable that the song and video would become massive, and become massive they did, with the song heating up the Hot 100 chart and the video establishing"
"Don't Go (Hothouse Flowers song) ""Don't Go"" is the first single released by Irish rock group Hothouse Flowers from their 1988 album ""People"". It is their most successful single worldwide, reaching the top 10 in New Zealand and Sweden and the top 40 in other European countries. In the band's native Ireland, the song peaked at number 2 on the IRMA Singles Chart, their highest chart position until the release of their next single ""Feet On the Ground"", which reached number one. In the United States, the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but reached numbers 7"
"7,500 copies, according to the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). In the United Kingdom, prior its single release ""Don't Cha"" peaked at number 44 on import. The following week, the song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making the Pussycat Dolls the first American female group to top the singles chart since Destiny's Child's ""Survivor"" (2001) and the first single under A&M Records to reach number one since The Black Eyed Peas' ""Where Is the Love? (2003). It sold 85,021 copies, displacing the Gorillaz' ""Dare"" by nearly four times as many sales. In its second"
"Don't Follow ""Don't Follow"" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains. It is the third single from the studio EP ""Jar of Flies"", released in 1994 through Columbia Records. The single reached No. 25 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks and spent seven weeks on the chart. The song is very melancholic and soft; this is largely due to the lack of electrically amplified instruments—replaced by the gentle wail of a harmonica, and especially the lack of a rhythm section during the first half of the song. Lead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell sings during most of the song except"