"Odds Are" is a song by Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. It is the second single from their 2013 album, Grinning Streak. It was released as a promotional single on July 14, 2013.[1][2] The song is also the theme song for the television show Working the Engels.
| "Odds Are" | ||||
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| Single by Barenaked Ladies | ||||
| from the album Grinning Streak | ||||
| Released | July 14, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | February–April 2013 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Raisin'/Vanguard Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin | |||
| Producer(s) | Gavin Brown | |||
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History
edit"Odds Are" was written by Ed Robertson and Kevin Griffin, lead vocalist and guitarist from Better Than Ezra. "Odds Are" was recorded during the sessions for "Grinning Streak" from February to April 2013, and was produced by multi-platinum, multi-Juno Award-winning producer Gavin Brown. The band first premiered the song live on May 5, 2013 at Sunfest on the Waterfront in West Palm Beach, Florida.[3][4][5]
In 2017, American singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr released her EP titled "Slingshot" which featured a country/pop version of "Odds Are".
Music video
editRooster Teeth Productions produced the music video for "Odds Are" released on October 8. The video features the band as news anchors reporting on the apocalypse occurring at the same time. Many Rooster Teeth personalities are featured as cameo guests including Barbara Dunkelman, Gavin Free, Burnie Burns, Gus Sorola, and Adam Kovic, with several internet personalities such as Justine Ezarik, Freddie Wong, and Greg Miller making appearances as well.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 89 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[8] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies Interview (2013) – Part 4 | Barenaked Ladies Fans". Archived from the original on 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies Setlist at Sunfest 2013". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies - "Odds Are" (Official Music Video) - Music Videos - S1E6 - Rooster Teeth".
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2023.