"Wish You Were Here" is a song by American rock band Incubus and the lead single from their fourth studio album, Morning View. Released on August 14, 2001, it peaked at number two on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart that year. "Wish You Were Here" would become one of the band's most well known songs and be included on the 2009 greatest hits compilation Monuments and Melodies. The song is featured in the video game Donkey Konga 2. The song was also used on then ABC affiliate KAQY's station IDs in the early 2000s (the station is now known today as MeTV affiliate KMLU in Monroe, Louisiana). Background, music, and lyrics[edit]Prior to release, the track was played during Moby's Area:One summer festival in 2001.[1] It was announced as Morning View's lead single in June that year. Guitarist Mike Einziger noted that "Wish You Were Here" was one of the last songs written for Morning View and that "the content is about being happy living for the moment and not looking forward to the future as some event."[1] Vocalist Brandon Boyd also elaborated on its meaning:[2]
Music videos[edit]A music video for "Wish You Were Here" was scheduled for an August 2001 shooting with director Phil Harder. Einziger anticipated finishing everything within a single day like previous Incubus videos had been made.[1] Although it could be streamed from the band's website, in light of the recent September 11 attacks where victims leapt from the Twin Towers, the original "Wish You Were Here" video would be rejected. Boyd remarked on the video's controversy:
The second version, which found substantial airplay upon its late September premiere, has the band performing in front of a white backdrop, a light breeze blowing toward them. The quickly composed substitute mixed the Phil Harder white-backdrop footage with various "home video"-styled footage shot and edited by Brett Spivey of the band members during album production at their Morning View house, including in their control room, at their swimming pool, playing ocean-view lawn golf, and enjoying other summer activities.[3] By December 2001, it reached number eight on MTV's TRL. In May 2002, the original "bridge jump" version as well as behind the scenes footage would be included on the Morning View Sessions DVD. The video would also air years later on Fuse TV. Live performances[edit]"Wish You Were Here" was performed on the Late Show with David Letterman on November 1, 2001. Upon winning Billboard's Modern Rock Single of the Year for "Drive," Incubus performed "Wish You Were Here" at the award show.[citation needed] Cover versions[edit]
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When did wish you were here Incubus come out?2002Wish You Were Here / Releasednull
Is Wish You Were Here by Incubus a cover?In 2015, Lower Than Atlantis released a cover of the song on the 2015 reissue of their self-titled album.
What is Incubus famous song?Incubus Looks Back on Its 20-Year-Plus Legacy: 'We Carved Our Own Path'. 3. “ A Certain Shade of Green” (from S.C.I.E.N.C.E., 1997) ... . 2. “ Stellar” (from Make Yourself, 1999) ... . 1. “ New Skin” (from S.C.I.E.N.C.E., 1997). What was Incubus first hit?Continuing to tour, Incubus released their first single, "Wish You Were Here", from their upcoming record, Morning View, on August 21, 2001. The single instantly began to climb up the Alternative charts, reaching No. 2 by early September.
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