"Double Vision"
Single by 3OH!3
from the album Streets of Gold
ReleasedJune 15, 2010 (2010-06-15)
Genre
Length3:10
LabelPhoto Finish
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Benny Blanco
  • Matt Squire
  • 3OH!3
3OH!3 singles chronology
"My First Kiss"
(2010)		 "Double Vision"
(2010)		 "Hey"
(2010)
Music video
"Double Vision" on YouTube

"Double Vision" is a song by 3OH!3 from their album Streets of Gold. The song, which was released as the third promo single as part of the "Countdown to Streets of Gold", also doubles as the album's official second single. The song has been added to Radio 1's B Playlist in the United Kingdom. The official remix features rapper Wiz Khalifa. A Simlish version of this song is also featured on the soundtrack for The Sims 3: Late Night video game expansion pack.[1]

Critical reception

David Jeffries of AllMusic praised the song as one of the album's "big, vibrant, well-crafted productions", commenting that both "Double Vision" and "Déjà Vu" "might as well be Katy Perry singles".[2]

Chart performance

In the United States, "Double Vision" debuted at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated July 3, 2010.[3] The song re-entered the chart for the issue dated November 6, 2010, spending a total of four nonconsecutive weeks on the chart.[3] The song also became a top 40 hit on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, peaking at number 37.[4]

In Canada, the song peaked at number 49 on the Canadian Hot 100 on July 3, 2010.[5] On July 11, 2010, "Double Vision" peaked at number 42 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.[6]

Music video

The music video was directed by Evan Bernard.[7] The video was released at noon GMT in UK and was available worldwide at noon EST on 20 August. The video resembles browsing through a page on the Internet, with various people (including the 3OH!3 duo) performing actions on a static background picture to mimic short video clips or advertisements as the "page" periodically scrolls down.

Track listings and formats

  • Digital download
  1. "Double Vision"  – 3:10
  2. "Double Vision" (Sidney Samson Remix) – 5:23
  3. "Double Vision" (Video) 
  • Digital download (Remix)
  1. "Double Vision" featuring Wiz Khalifa – 3:34

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from "Double Vision" CD single liner notes.[8]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 42
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 87
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[4] 37

References

  1. ↑ "Flo Rida, My Chemical Romance, Travie McCoy, 3oh!3, and More Partner with EA on the Uber Popular Life Simulator Series The Sims". Electronic Arts. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  2. ↑ Jeffries, David (June 29, 2010). "Streets of Gold – 3OH!3". AllMusic. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "3OH!3 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "3OH!3 Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  5. 1 2 "3OH!3 Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  6. 1 2 "3OH!3 – Double Vision". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Music Video News: BOOKED: 3OH!3 - Evan Bernard, dir". Video Static. July 30, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  8. ↑ Double Vision (Inlay cover). 3OH!3. Photo Finish. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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