Poison (Bardot song)
{{Short description|2000 song by Bardot}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Poison
| cover = Poisonbardot.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Bardot
| album = Bardot
| B-side = Empty Room
| released = 10 April 2000
| recorded = 2000
| studio = Tiger Recording (Sydney, Australia)
| genre =
| length = 3:20
| label = WEA
| writer =
- Michael Szumowski
- Darryl Sims
| producer = Michael Szumowski
| next_title = I Should've Never Let You Go
| next_year = 2000
| misc = {{Audio sample
| type = single
| file = Bardot Poison sample.ogg
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|L__6FXfNeJU|"Poison"}}|header=Audio video}}
}}
"Poison" is a pop song by Australian female group Bardot and was the first single released from their self-titled debut album (2000). It was written by Darryl Sims and Michael Szumowski, who also produced the track. The single attracted much attention due to its inclusion on the high-rating Popstars program.
"Poison" debuted at number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, where it stayed for two consecutive weeks, and was certified double platinum. It became the sixth highest-selling single of Australia in 2000 and was nominated for "Highest Selling Single" at the 2000 ARIA Music Awards, losing to Madison Avenue's "Don't Call Me Baby".{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/awards/past-winners/2000|title=Nominees for Highest Selling Single|publisher=ARIA Music Awards|access-date=20 August 2021}} "Poison" was also a success in New Zealand, where it spent three consecutive weeks at number one and was certified platinum. It was released in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2001,{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/2001/Music-Week-2001-03-31.pdf|title=New Releases – For Week Starting April 2, 2001: Singles|magazine=Music Week|page=31|date=31 March 2001|access-date=20 August 2021}} debuting and peaking at number 45 the same month.
Music video
The "Poison" music video was created during the filming of Popstars and therefore, the making of the video featured on the program. The video features the five members, each in their own distinct individual sets for the majority of the song – Tiffani is set in a hotel room, Sophie is set in a fairy garden, Sally is set in an authentic room made of bamboo, Katie is set in a futuristic, bright red room and Belinda is set in a disco room, surrounded by shining disco balls. Seconds before the final chorus, Tiffani, Sophie, Katie and Belinda slide down poles into Sally's set and spend the final chorus singing together. Director Mark Hartley received three nominations for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2000, including one for "Poison".[http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-year.php?year=2000 ARIA Music Awards] Retrieved 26 June 2007.
Awards and nominations
=ARIA Music Awards=
{{Awards table}}
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|rowspan=2| 2000
| "Poison"
| ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single
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| "Poison" (Directed by Mark Hartley)
| {{Nom}}
|-
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Track listings
Australian CD single (8573826332){{cite AV media notes|title=Poison|others=Bardot|year=2000|type=Australian CD single liner notes|publisher=WEA Records|id=8573826332}}
- "Poison"
- "Empty Room"
- "Poison" (S'N'T Club remix)
- "Poison" (Treat Me Bad dub)
- "Poison" (Full Phat remix)
UK CD single (EW229CD){{cite AV media notes|title=Poison|others=Bardot|year=2001|type=UK CD single liner notes|publisher=EastWest Records|id=EW229CD, 8573-87978-2}}
- "Poison" – 3:20
- "Poison" (S'N'T Club remix) – 5:58
- "Empty Room" – 3:33
- "Poison" (enhanced video)
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the Australian CD single liner notes.
Studio
- Recorded and mixed at Tiger Recording (Sydney, Australia)
Personnel
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- Darryl Sims – writing
- Michael Szumowski – writing, production, programming
- Bardot – vocals
- Bruce Reid – guitars
- Sam Dixon – bass
- Tommy Faragher – additional vocal production, mixing
- David Hemming – mixing, engineering
- Danielle McWilliam – engineering assistance
- Don Bartley – mastering
- Stephen Oxenbury – photography
- Kevin Wilkins – art direction
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Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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!scope="col"|Chart (2000–2001) !scope="col"|Peak |
| {{single chart|Australia|1|artist=Bardot|song=Poison|rowheader=true|access-date=10 October 2017}} |
| {{single chart|New Zealand|1|artist=Bardot|song=Poison|rowheader=true|access-date=10 October 2017}} |
| {{single chart|Scotland|42|date=20010414|rowheader=true|access-date=29 November 2019}} |
| {{single chart|UK|45|date=20010414|rowheader=true|access-date=29 November 2019}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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!scope="col"|Chart (2000) !scope="col"|Position |
| scope="row"|Australia (ARIA){{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2000/singles-chart|title=ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2000|publisher=ARIA|access-date=20 February 2021}}
|6 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2000|certyear=2000}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Bardot|title=Poison|award=Platinum|relyear=2000|certyear=2000|id=2000-05-05|source=newchart|access-date=2024-12-03}}
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