Because of You (98 Degrees song)

"Because of You" is a 1998 song by American vocal group 98 Degrees, released as the second single from their second album, 98 Degrees and Rising (1998). It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1998. Worldwide, it reached number seven in Canada and also charted in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

"Because of You"
Single by 98 Degrees
from the album 98 Degrees and Rising
Released	September 22, 1998
Recorded	1998
Studio	Chung King (New York City) Murlyn (Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre	Teen pop R&B dance-pop
Length	4:55 (album version) 3:55 (radio edit)
Label	Motown
Songwriter(s)	Anders Bagge Arntor Birgisson Christian Karlsson Patrick Tucker
Producer(s)	Christian Karlsson Anders Bagge Arnthor Birgisson
98 Degrees singles chronology
"True to Your Heart" (1998) "Because of You" (1998) "The Hardest Thing" (1999)
Alternative cover
Limited edition cover
Music video
"Because of You" on YouTube

Music video

The music video, directed by Wayne Isham, takes place in San Francisco. It follows a teenage girl traveling around the city by bus, taxi, and trolley, with the band members appearing on billboards. They are also seen on the beach, in a garden of flowers, and on the Golden Gate Bridge. The video utilizes quick zooming and morphing effects.

Track listings

US CD and cassette single[1][2]

1. "Because of You" (radio edit) – 3:55
2. "True to Your Heart" (LP version featuring Stevie Wonder) – 4:15

UK CD single[3]

1. "Because of You" (album version) – 4:55
2. "Was It Something I Didn't Say" – 5:02
3. "Because of You" (Hex Hector Remix radio edit 2) – 3:36
4. "Because of You" (Kano Dub) – 7:02

Australasian CD single[4]

1. "Because of You" (radio edit) – 3:58
2. "True to Your Heart" (LP version featuring Stevie Wonder) – 4:17
3. "Because of You" (album version) – 4:56

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1998–1999) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[5] 63 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 7 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] 20 Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 99 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 43 Scotland (OCC)[10] 35 UK Singles (OCC)[11] 36 UK R&B (OCC)[12] 9 US Billboard Hot 100[13] 3 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[14] 15 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] 39

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position US Billboard Hot 100[16] 82 Chart (1999) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM)[17] 91 US Billboard Hot 100[18] 69

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19]	Platinum	1,000,000[20]

References

1. Because of You (US CD single liner notes). 98 Degrees. Motown Records. 1998. 422860830-2.CS1 maint: others (link)
2. Because of You (US cassette single sleeve). 98 Degrees. Motown Records. 1998. 422860830-4.CS1 maint: others (link)
3. Because of You (UK CD single liner notes). 98 Degrees. Motown Records. 1999. 860 761-2.CS1 maint: others (link)
4. Because of You (Australasian CD single liner notes). 98 Degrees. Motown Records. 1998. 860 895-2.CS1 maint: others (link)
5. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7010." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
7. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 7480." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – 98° – Because of You". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
9. "Dutchcharts.nl – 98° – Because of You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
10. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
12. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
13. "98 Degrees Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
14. "98 Degrees Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
15. "98 Degrees Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
16. "Billboard Top 100 – 1998". Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
17. "RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 13, 1999. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
18. "Billboard Top 100 – 1999". Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
19. "American single certifications – 98 Degrees – Because of You". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
20. "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111 no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.