Thank You (Dido song)

in "Stan" by American rapper Eminem. Dido wrote the song about her boyfriend at the time, Bob Page, who she had met in 1995. Lyrically, the song focuses on themes of depression, but lines such as "your picture on the wall reminds me that it's not so bad" suggests that love and romance can bring reassurance and encouragement during dark periods for individuals. The song first appeared during the end credits of the 1998 movie Sliding Doors. A year following the song's inclusion in the soundtrack for the movie, it was included on Dido's debut album, No Angel. In 2000, American rapper Eminem sampled the opening verse of "Thank You" on his single "Stan" after he heard the song on the soundtrack album for Sliding Doors, which was given to him by one of his associates. As a result of this early success, by 2001, Dido was credited as being "the world's best-selling female music star". The song is classified as a soft pop song with pop elements. The song's verses are written in the key of F with a tempo of 80 beats per minute in common time. It follows a chord progression of GmEmaj7FBF/A, and Dido's vocals span from F3 to B4 in the song. Legal dispute In 2004, Dido sued Eminem for unpaid royalties of £1,000,000 (US$1,800,000) ==Release==

"Thank You" was first released in the United States, where it was serviced to triple-A radio on 18 September 2000. It was then sent to adult contemporary (AC) radio on 6 November 2000, followed by a release to contemporary hit radio (CHR) on 9 January 2001. It was also available as a digital download when the Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) launched its downloads site on 10 October 2000. On 21 May 2001, "Thank You" was released in various European countries, including Dido's native United Kingdom. In the UK, it was issued across three formats: a 12-inch vinyl single, a CD single, and a cassette single. The CD single contains the album version of "Thank You" as well as remixes from both Deep Dish and Skinny. The cassette includes only the Deep Dish remix while the 12-inch single features the vocal version of the remix on side A and the dub version on side B. The same 12-inch vinyl was issued in the United States, along with a CD that includes the album version, the Skinny remix, and both versions of the Deep Dish remix. In Europe, a similar maxi-CD was issued that replaces the Deep Dish dub with an enhanced element that features the song's music video. ==Critical reception==

"Thank You" received widespread acclaim from music critics, who thought the ballad was very "touching and soft" and an instant standout to the album. Jeff Burger from AllMusic had highlighted "Thank You" as an album standout. Christian Ward from NME wrote, Thank You', which, far from conjuring up images of lunatic fan-worship, is more reminiscent of the Corrs. Now that really is sick." ==Commercial performance==

" by Faith Hill (pictured in 2006) at number one on the US Adult Contemporary chart in September 2001. Billboard utilised three tiebreakers to determine the number-one single. Fifteen weeks later, on 28 April, the single rose to its peak of number three, giving Dido her highest-charting single in the US. The song spent a total of 39 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and ended 2001 as the United States' eighth-most-successful hit. On other Billboard charts, "Thank You" peaked at number three on the Triple-A chart and number two on the Mainstream Top 40. but it became a hit in dance clubs, reaching number two on the Australian Club Chart. "Thank You" also achieved success in Brazil, where it was the second-most-successful hit of 2001 according to Crowley Broadcast Analysis. ==Music video==

The video was directed by Dave Meyers, and was released in January 2001. It follows the result of Dido having not paid her bills, with the government coming to demolish down her house as a result. The police put an eviction notice on her door and movers start moving her furniture out. Dido is seen singing the song. In contrast, it could also be suggested that Dido is being evicted as a result of construction work ongoing surrounding her home, as the video shows her house situated within a construction site with high rise buildings beside it, appearing out of place. During the first chorus of the song, Dido has a cup of tea whilst movers pile her belongings by an outside wall, and a mover steps on flowers in her front yard. In the end, she is escorted out of her home, her home is demolished, she leaves behind most of her belongings, and walks away with just her shoulder bag, an umbrella, and a hair dryer. By the end of the video, it confirms that her house is actually being demolished for redevelopment, and not because she has not paid her bills as was initially suggested at the beginning of the video. The confirmation that her home is being demolished as a result of regeneration and construction work comes from the fact her home is sandwiched between two large skyscrapers. VEVO released an acoustic version of the song in December 2012, and a live concert version was released in August 2016. ==Track listings==

• UK CD single • "Thank You" (album version) – 3:39 • "Thank You" (Deep Dish vocal) – 9:29 • "Thank You" (Skinny mix) – 3:20 • UK and US 12-inch single :A. "Thank You" (Deep Dish vocal) – 9:29 :B. "Thank You" (Deep Dish dub) – 10:29 (10:40 on US pressings) • UK cassette single and European CD single • "Thank You" (album version) – 3:39 • "Thank You" (Deep Dish vocal) – 9:29 • European maxi-CD single • "Thank You" (album version) – 3:39 • "Thank You" (Deep Dish vocal) – 9:29 • "Thank You" (Skinny mix) – 3:20 • "Thank You" (enhanced video version) • US CD single • "Thank You" (album version) – 3:39 • "Thank You" (Skinny remix) – 3:19 • "Thank You" (Deep Dish vocal) – 4:10 • "Thank You" (Deep Dish dub) – 10:40 ==Credits and personnel==

Credits are lifted from the UK CD single liner notes and the No Angel album booklet. Studios • Recorded and mixed at The Church Studios (London, England) • Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City) Personnel • Dido – writing (as Dido Armstrong), all vocals, recorder production • Paul Herman – writing, guitar • Mark Bates – piano, keyboards • Mal Hyde-Smith – percussion • Rollo – production, programming • Goetz – recording • Phill Brown – mixing • Tom Coyne – mastering • Richard Andrews – artwork design • Simon Emmett – photography ==Charts==

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==Cover versions, remixes, and samples==

Eminem's "Stan" Eminem's critically acclaimed number-one single "Stan" samples the first verse of the song for its chorus. Dido herself appears in the music video for "Stan" (alongside Devon Sawa) as the pregnant girlfriend of the titular obsessed, suicidal and homicidal Eminem fan, and has made appearances on Eminem's tours to perform the song. When Eminem performed "Stan" live at the 2001 Grammy Awards, Elton John sang the Dido sample as he played keyboard during the performance. The sampling usage helped bring mainstream attention to "Thank You" and its parent album. Deep Dish version House music duo Deep Dish remixed the song. It won a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording in 2002. Vize and Felix Jaehn version On 6 February 2020, Vize and Felix Jaehn released version of the song titled "Thank You [Not So Bad]". The vocals are by the singer Leony. The song charted in several European countries and was later included in Jaehn's album, Breathe, released on 1 October 2021. Charts Certifications Other notable versions • In 2016, Barbadian singer Rihanna interpolated "Thank You" on her song "Never Ending" from her eighth album Anti. • In 2016, Puerto Rican singers Kendo Kaponi and Anuel AA released the single "Me contagié", which covers the chorus of "Thank You" and partially adapted the lyrics in Spanish, sung by Anuel AA. • In 2022, Peruvian DJ Tito Silva Music and singer Tefi C. released a parody of "Thank You" and "Stan" called "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu", related to an alleged case of infidelity of former President Martín Vizcarra. On 8 July 2022, Tito Silva took down his parody from his YouTube channel and streaming platforms at the behest of the copyright owners due to its political tone. • In 2023, Belgian DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dutch DJ Tiësto and Dutch DJ duo W&W released a remake of Dido's song called "Thank You (Not So Bad)". ==Legacy==

In an interview on BBC Radio 3 in 2005, The Duchess of Kent, who worked as a classical music teacher after relinquishing royal duties, chose "Thank You" as one of her favourite pieces. In April 2007, it was also voted number 57 in the BBC's list of the "Most Annoying Pop Songs We Hate to Love". ==See also==