"Amber" is a song from American rock band 311. A reggae rock song, "Amber" was inspired by vocalist Nick Hexum's relationship with singer Nicole Scherzinger. Scherzinger appears briefly in the music video, playing in the ocean with Hexum. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.
The song's intro was remixed on Greatest Hits '93–'03.
Composition The song is composed in the key of C major.
The song reflects a more calming, reggae style, compared to some of the band’s earlier, more alternative work.
In popular culture A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie 50 First Dates, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the album version of "Amber" was featured in the film.
The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2010 film Dear John. The song is also featured in the 2008 movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
The song was featured in the American Dad! episode "The Legend of Mike Madonia, the Rototiller Man".
The song appears during the closing credits in the fifth episode of “Widow’s Bay” and also as incidental music.
Charts Chart (2002)PeakpositionUS Billboard Modern Rock Tracks13US Billboard Adult Top 4027
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesFebruary 11, 2002Alternative radioVolcanoFebruary 18–19, 2002
References