Catch Your Wave


"Catch Your Wave" is a song by American power pop band the Click Five. It was released on November 8, 2005, as the second single from their debut studio album Greetings from Imrie House. The song peaked at number 37 on the US Pop Airplay chart.

Background and composition

"Catch Your Wave" was released as a single and serviced to contemporary hit radio on November 8, 2005. The digital release was released on November 22, and contains a cover of Til Tuesday's "Voices Carry". The track was written by Ben Romans, Joe Guese and Ethan Mentzer, while production was handled by Mike Denneen.

Live performances

The group performed the song on MTV Live in July 2005. The band also appeared at the 2005 MLS Cup half-time show where they performed the song. They performed at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2005, playing the track.

Critical reception

Billboard gave the song a positive review writing, "Witty, metaphorically blissful lyrics are blended with guitar-driven hooks and lush harmonies, a perfect recipe to quench pop-parched airwaves," as well as noting, "This flawless pop gem,, is sure to follow in the footsteps of previous top 20 'Just the Girl'."

Chart performance

"Catch Your Wave" debuted on the US Pop Airplay chart at number 40 for the week ending December 24, 2005. The song later peaked at number 37. It also reached number 68 on the US Pop 100 chart. It was one of the most added songs on contemporary hit radio in Canada, in November 2005.

Music video

The music video for "Catch Your Wave" premiered on November 7, 2005, via MTV. It was directed by Vem. The video debuted on the top ten on the MTV Total Request Live countdown.

Personnel

Credits for "Catch Your Wave" adapted from album's liner notes.
The Click Five
Production
  • Mike Denneen – producer, mixing, engineer
  • Wayne Sharp – executive producer
  • Andy Vandette – mastering
  • Matt Beaudoin – recording
  • Matt Tahaney – assistant engineering