Birmingham (Amanda Marshall song)

"Birmingham" is a song by Canadian pop-rock singer Amanda Marshall. It was released in 1996 as the second single from her self-titled debut album. The song is her most successful single in Canada, reaching number three on the RPM Top Singles chart, and became her only song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 43.

"Birmingham"
Single by Amanda Marshall
from the album Amanda Marshall
B-side"Let's Get Lost"
Released1996 (1996)
Length5:21
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Tyson
Amanda Marshall singles chronology
"Let It Rain"
(1995)		 "Birmingham"
(1996)		 "Fall from Grace"
(1996)
Music video
"Birmingham" on YouTube

Music video

The song's music video, directed by Jeth Weinrich, mirrors the song's lyrics by featuring a woman fleeing from an abusive relationship. Interspersed throughout the video are clips of Amanda Marshall performing the song. Marshall chose for the video to focus on the woman instead of the man, wanting to create a candid storyline for the female protagonist. Wayne Isaak of VH1 gave the video a positive review, calling the subject matter "empowering".[1]

Track listings

Charts

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Canada 1996 CD Epic [2]
United States April 2, 1996 Triple A radio [1]
August 20, 1996 Contemporary hit radio [14]

References
  1. Atwood, Brett (June 15, 1996). "Film Song Boosts Epic's Marshall". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 24. p. 87.
  2. Birmingham (Canadian CD single disc notes). Amanda Marshall. Epic Records. 1996. 34K 78385.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Birmingham (US cassette single sleeve). Amanda Marshall. Epic Records. 1996. 34T 78385.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Birmingham (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Amanda Marshall. Epic Records. 1996. EPC 663979 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Birmingham (Australian maxi-CD single liner notes). Amanda Marshall. Epic Records. 1996. 663429 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 177.
  7. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2950." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  8. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2921." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  9. "Amanda Marshall Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  10. "Amanda Marshall Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  11. "Amanda Marshall Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  12. "RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  13. "RPM Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  14. "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1159. August 16, 1996. p. 70. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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