Chicken Tendies
"Chicken Tendies" (stylised in all capitals) is a song by Australian singer Clinton Kane, released on 19 February 2021 as the lead single from his second EP, Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK.
"Chicken Tendies" | ||||
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Single by Clinton Kane | ||||
from the album Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK | ||||
Released | 19 February 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2020 | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
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Producer(s) | Steve Rusch | |||
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"Chicken Tendies" on YouTube |
Via a TikTok video, Kane said the song opens up the wounds of his strained relationship with his religious mother, and "about accepting things and relationships I can't change."[1]
Background and release
On 20 October 2020, Kane first teased the song as a "lil idea" via his TikTok. Two weeks later followed it with another preview of the chorus in a stripped down format.[2]
On 10 December 2020, Kane shared a snippet of the song with the caption "haven't leaked a song in forever so here we are".[2] The song was officially released on 19 February 2021.[3]
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Australian Artist (ARIA)[4] | 16 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 57 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 156 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 4 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 83 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 88 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "When Words Fail Clinton Kane, His Music Speaks: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ""Chicken Tendies" by Clinton Kane". Genius. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Chicken Tendies – Single on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "ARIA Australian Artists Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- "Billboard Global 200 Chart: March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "Billboard Hot 100 Chart: March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- "American single certifications – Clinton Kane – Chicken Tendies". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 3 May 2023.