"All Mixed Up" is a single released by

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. It was on the album ''

'', also known as ''The Blue Album''. This album was released in 1995 and later went triple platinum, selling over 3 million copies worldwide. The song was co-written by Douglas Vincent "SA" Martinez and

Nick Hexum Nicholas Lofton Hexum (born April 12, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter and rapper, currently the vocalist and guitarist for the multi-platinum alternative rock band 311 and The Nick Hexum Quintet. Early life Born in Madison, Wisconsin, to ...

. The duo first started working on the song during the 311 tour supporting ''

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''. After the tour Martinez wrote the lyrics about feeling "confused and being unfaithful" and Hexum took the song's title from an early

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interview in which Elvis claimed he was "all mixed up" over his new-found fame. It later became one of the band’s signature singles. The band often performs a rearranged version of the song that appears on setlists as "All Re-Mixed Up." The song uses elements of the

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and also begins with a sample from reggae artist

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's song Mister Chin on the album Mister Yellowman.

Music video

The music video is filmed in New York City and it features the band visiting a massage parlor, riding in a taxi cab, and performing the song for a small audience in an apartment.

Track listing

Charts

Cover versions

Blake Lewis Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer and actor who was the runner-up on the sixth season of ''American Idol''. His major label debut album '' A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream)'' was released on December 4, 2007, through ...

, the runner-up on the sixth season of ''

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'', sang a cover of "All Mixed Up" on March 6, 2007, telling host

Ryan Seacrest Ryan John Seacrest (born December 24, 1974) is an American media personality and producer. He is the co-host of ''Live with Kelly and Ryan'', as well as the host of multiple media shows including ''American Idol'', ''American Top 40'', and '' ...

afterwards that 311 was his all-time favorite band. ''Idol'' judges

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and

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were not familiar with the song. Hexum said his phone was "ringing off the hook" after Lewis' performance.

References

External links

* {{authority control 1996 singles 311 (band) songs Songs written by Nick Hexum Songs written by SA Martinez 1995 songs