"Heavy" is a song by American rock band Collective Soul. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, Dosage. It was the last of the band's seven number ones on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, as well as their most successful, staying atop the chart for 15 weeks. It was also their last song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 73. In Canada, the song gave Collective Soul their seventh and final top-10 hit, peaking at number five.
Composition In a December 2017 interview with Songfacts, lead singer Ed Roland explained the inspiration behind "Heavy". Referencing Collective Soul's earlier hit, "December", he said:
Personnel Ed Roland – lead vocals, third guitar Ross Childress – lead guitar Shane Evans – drums Dean Roland – rhythm guitar Will Turpin – bass, backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1999)PeakpositionEstonia (Eesti Top 20)19
Year-end charts Chart (1999)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)73Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)24US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)2US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)12
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