"Too Little Too Late" is a song by Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies from their fifth studio album, Maroon (2000). The song was written by Ed Robertson and Steven Page, and Page performed the lead vocals. The single includes a remix of another single from Maroon, "Pinch Me". Another version was also released as a "Special Enhanced CD Single" with album art work based on the song's music video. The song is also included on the band's 2001 compilation album, Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits.
Music video The music video, directed by Phil Harder, is about the stresses of making a music video, in which the director forces them to record and re-record the video several times. At the end of the video, the director calls for a cut, and asks to record it again, prompting Page to scream. The screaming is not actually Steven's voice. The actual video shoot was the band's longest, lasting three days. It was filmed in the middle of a string of radio station promotional appearances.
Personnel Steven Page – lead vocals, handclaps Ed Robertson – acoustic and electric guitars, handclaps, backing vocals Jim Creeggan – electric bass, handclaps, backing vocals Kevin Hearn – clavinet, organ, sampler, handclaps, backing vocals Tyler Stewart – drums, tambourine, handclaps
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001)PeakpositionCanada Radio (BDS)9
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionCanada Radio (Nielsen BDS)34US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)47
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJanuary 16, 2001RepriseUnited KingdomApril 2, 2001
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