Not Many

"Not Many" was written by Scribe and P-Money. Chip Matthews performed bass and P-Money produced the track. It was recorded by Chris Macro and mixed by Chris Chetland and P-Money at Kog Transmissions.{{cite AV media notes |title=The Crusader |others=Scribe |date=2003 |type=CD liner |publisher=Dirty Records}} According to P-Money, "Not Many" was recorded and mixed in less than six hours.{{cite web |url=http://pmoneymusic.com/?p=485 |title=Flashback – Making 'Not Many' |author=P-Money |author-link=P-Money |publisher=pmoneymusic.com |date=10 June 2009 |accessdate=18 September 2010}}

A remix was released, titled "Not Many – The Remix!", featuring Savage and Con Psy. The remix went to number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart for two weeks, then slipped out of the chart.{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Scribe&titel=Not+Many+-+The+Remix+/+Stand+Up&cat=s |title=Scribe – Not Many – The Remix / Stand Up |publisher=Hung Medien. charts.nz |accessdate=18 September 2010}} It also appeared on the Australian Singles Chart for twenty-eight weeks, peaking at number twenty-one.{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Scribe&titel=Not+Many+-+The+Remix+/+Stand+Up&cat=s |title=Scribe – Not Many – The Remix / Stand Up |publisher=Hung Medien. australian-charts.com |accessdate=18 September 2010}} In Australia, the remix was certified gold.{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-singles-2004.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Singles |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |year=2004 |accessdate=18 September 2010}} The song is the entrance theme song for Auckland-born MMA fighter, Dan Hooker.{{cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2017/06/07/walkout-consultant-ufc-fight-night-110/|title=The Walkout Consultant – UFC Fight Night 110|date=June 7, 2017|accessdate=December 24, 2019|author=Justin Pierrot}}

"Not Many" won the APRA Silver Scroll, an award for songwriting, at the 2004 ceremony. One of the judges said, "The winner was a stand-out, from the killer opening bars to the brattish bravado of the chorus."{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=3604175 |title=Scribe wins Apra Silver Scroll for 'Not Many' |work=The New Zealand Herald |publisher=APN News & Media |date=27 October 2004 |first=Russell |last=Baillie |accessdate=13 November 2013}} At the 2004 New Zealand Music Awards, "Not Many - The Remix!" won the Songwriter of the Year award.{{cite web |url=http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/2009/10/29/2004-winners/ |title=2004 Winners |publisher=New Zealand Music Awards |accessdate=13 November 2013}}

The song entered the New Zealand Singles Chart at number five, later peaking at the top spot. It spent a total of twelve weeks at number one, and became the top single of 2003.{{cite web |url=https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Scribe&titel=Stand+Up+/+Not+Many&cat=s |title=Scribe – Stand Up / Not Many |publisher=Hung Medien. charts.nz |accessdate=18 September 2010}}{{cite web |url=http://rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp?chartYear=2003&chartKind=S |title=Annual Top 50 Singles Chart 2003 |publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand |year=2003 |accessdate=18 September 2010}} During its run at number one, The Crusader was released, and debuted at number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart. This was the first time in the charts' histories that a New Zealand artist simultaneously topped the singles and albums chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/entertain/2998/ |title=Scribe Hits Number 1! |publisher=nzgirl |date=29 October 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718184136/http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/entertain/2998/ |archivedate=18 July 2011 |url-status=dead |accessdate=18 September 2010}}{{cite journal|url=http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3320/features/1224/not_many_if_any.html |title=Not many, if any |journal=New Zealand Listener |first=Veronica |last=Schmidt |volume=194 |issue=3320 |date=27 December 2003 – 2 January 2004 |accessdate=18 September 2010}} In its tenth charting week, it was certified platinum.{{cite web|url=http://rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp?chartNum=1378&chartKind=S |title=Top 50 singles (#1378) |publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand |date=5 October 2003 |accessdate=18 September 2010}} It has since been certified double platinum, and sold over 20,000 copies.{{cite web|url=http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/reviews/12_reviews/scribe_-_not_many_the_remix_12_all_city_.html |title=Scribe – Not Many (The Remix) 12" [All City] |publisher=britishhiphop.co.uk |date=8 August 2005 |accessdate=18 September 2010}}

In 2010, the list of the top 10 New Zealand singles of the 2000s (decade) was compiled. "Stand Up"/"Not Many" was the third best-selling single of the decade.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.nz/news/d7305611-highest-selling-singles-decade-new-zealand/ |title=NZ Idol Ben Lummis Takes Top Spot |first=Gareth |last=Meade |publisher=MTV New Zealand |date=10 May 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524160643/http://www.mtv.co.nz/news/d7305611-highest-selling-singles-decade-new-zealand/ |archivedate=24 May 2010 |url-status=dead |accessdate=18 September 2010}}

No music video was shot for the original track, however one was made using the remix version of the song. The video was directed by Chris Graham.{{cite web |url=http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/not-many-remix-2004 |title=Not Many (remix) |publisher=NZ On Screen |accessdate=18 September 2010}} Savage and Con Psy appeared in the video.

In August 2011, following the Christchurch earthquake, the video was remade with Scribe travelling around the central city red zone and featuring host of residents' faces, including Mayor Bob Parker.{{cite news |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/5586376/Quake-inspires-Scribe-reinvigoration |title=Quake inspires Scribe 'reinvigoration' |publisher=Stuff.co.nz (Fairfax New Zealand) |date=8 September 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113034008/http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/5586376/Quake-inspires-Scribe-reinvigoration |url-status=live |archivedate=13 November 2013}}

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;CD single{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Scribe-Stand-Up-Not-Many/release/638318 |title=Scribe (2) – Stand Up / Not Many |publisher=Discogs |accessdate=18 September 2010}}

1. "Stand Up" – 4:14
2. "Not Many" – 3:40
3. "Stand Up" (radio edit) – 3:40
4. "Stand Up" (instrumental) – 4:14
5. "Stand Up" (a cappella) – 2:57
6. "Stand Up" (video)

;12" Vinyl{{cite web|url=http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/20091/not-manystand-up-12-vinyl.html |title=Not Many/Stand Up – 12" Vinyl |publisher=Amplifier |accessdate=19 September 2010}}

:;A-Side

1. "Not Many" (album version)
2. "Not Many" (instrumental)

:;B-Side

1. "Stand Up" (album version)
2. "Stand Up" (instrumental)

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;CD single{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6718216/a/not+many.htm |title=Scribe - Not Many CD Single |publisher=CD Universe |accessdate=13 November 2013}}{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Not-Many-Scribe/dp/B0001YYQ0U/ |title=Not Many [Single, Import] |website=Amazon |accessdate=13 November 2013}}

1. "Not Many" – The Remix
2. "Not Many" – The Remix (radio edit)
3. "Not Many"
4. "Not Many" (instrumental)
5. "Not Many" (a cappella)
6. "Stand Up" (album mix)

;12" Vinyl{{cite web|url=http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/20089/not-many-the-remix-12-vinyl.html |title=Not Many – The Remix! – 12" Vinyl |publisher=Amplifier |accessdate=19 September 2010}}

:;A-Side

1. "Not Many" – The Remix (album version)
2. "Not Many" – The Remix (instrumental)

:;B-Side

1. "Not Many" – The Remix (radio edit)
2. "Not Many" – The Remix (a cappella)

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