Cha-Ching

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"Cha-Ching"
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Template:Infobox song/link by Hedley
from the album The Show Must Go
ReleasedAugust 17, 2009
Recorded2009
GenreDance pop[1]
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LabelUniversal Music Canada
[[Songwriter|SongwriterTemplate:Pluralize from text]]Brian Howes
[[Record producer|ProducerTemplate:Pluralize from text]]Howes
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"Cha-Ching" is a song by Canadian pop rock group Hedley. It was released to radio on August 17, 2009, as the lead single from the band's third studio album The Show Must Go.[2] The song entered the Canadian Hot 100 at number 34,[3] and ended up reaching the top ten at number six.

Composition

"Cha-Ching" was written and produced by Brian Howes.[4] According to Jacob Hoggard in an interview with MuchMusic, the song is about people who thought about becoming famous and how far they are willing to go to achieve that.[5] The song also speaks about reality television shows being fabricated, and references several TV shows and stars.[6] Hoggard stated, "It's essentially about how far you're willing to go for fame. At the same time, we're taking the piss out of ourselves. After all, we're trying to be famous too. Satire makes it easier to maintain your grasp on reality."[6]

Release

"Cha-Ching" was serviced to contemporary hit radio on August 17, 2009.[2] The song was released digitally the following day.[7]

Performances

On February 28, 2010, Hedley performed the song at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver,[8] with altered lyrics referencing the 2010 Winter Olympics, as well as the 2014 Winter Olympics. The band also performed the song during their halftime performance at the 2013 Grey Cup game.[9]

Music video

The music video was filmed on August 24, 2009, in Liberty Village, Toronto, and was directed by Sean Michael Turrell.[10] The video was released on September 16, 2009, premiering on MuchMusic.[11] In the video, the band portrays as themselves and greedy executives, cashing in on fame-seeking contestants.[6] The band is also shown performing, as well as mocking the TV shows and celebrities referenced in the song.

Cultural references

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Cha-Ching"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2010 MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year Won [14]
2011 Juno Awards Producer of the Year Nominated [15]

Charts

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Release history

Release history for "Cha-Ching"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Canada August 17, 2009 Contemporary hit radio Universal Music Canada [2]
Various August 18, 2009 Digital download [22]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley - The Show Must Go Review". Newmusicreviews.net. January 22, 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
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  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Billboard Canadian hot 100: Week of September 5, 2009". Billboard. September 5, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.The Show Must Go (booklet). Hedley. Universal Music Canada. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jacob Hoggard Talks New Music". MuchMusic. October 6, 2009. Archived from the original on December 17, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley - Melodic Bio". Melodic. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dallas (August 19, 2009). "Stream The New Hedley Single Here". Melodic. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Jeff Turl (April 25, 2016). "Summer in the Park grabs Canadian pop group to kick off festival". BayToday.com. Village Media. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Neil Davidson (November 24, 2013). "Grey Cup: Like the Green Riders, Hedley can do 'Anything'". Toronto Star. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley Video Shoot: Cha-Ching!". MuchMusic. September 8, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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  12. ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Sydney (December 1, 2009). "Hedley: The Show Must Go Review". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on February 9, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Max Specht (November 20, 2009). "Hedley - The Show Must Go". PressPlus1. Archived from the original on December 8, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2010 MuchMusic Video Awards". Archived from the original on July 10, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Past Nominees and Winners - The Juno Awards". Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ARIA Hitseekers - Week Commencing 1st March 2010" (PDF). p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-22. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  19. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hedley Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Canadian Hot 100 Year-End 2009". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Charts 2010 Year End: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  22. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cha-Ching - Single by Hedley". Apple Music. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2023.

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