"It's the Things You Do" is a song by British boy band Five, released as the fifth single from their debut studio album, '' Five'' (1998). Written by Max Martin, George Shahin,

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and Five, the song was released as a single exclusively in the United States. The song charted at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Co-writer George Shahin originally released his version as a single in 1997 titled "The Things You Do", from his album ''All the Way''. Five's version contains rewritten lyrics in the first verse, and a rap for the second verse, but keeps the pre-chorus and chorus.

Song variations

Three official versions of the song exist: * The original UK version is featured on the UK version of the album '' 5ive'' as well as on the group's '' Greatest Hits'' album. It features rap verses from Jason "J" Brown and Richard "Abs" Breen and a mellow beat. * The US album version features on the US version of ''5ive''. This version was remixed by Cutfather & Joe and features an alternate rap from Brown, often labelled the "

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Rap" in reference to the lyrics, and a totally different beat to the UK version. * The US single version, released as a single, was used for the video. It features the beat of the US album version, but removes the rap verses and replaces them with a new verse sung by Scott Robinson.

Music video

The video for the song, filmed at the Willow Springs Raceway in California, on 23 and 24 November 1998, was produced by David Robertson and directed by

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, who had previously directed the video for the band's second single, " When the Lights Go Out". In the video, the band are seen entering a race car into the race being held at the race track that day. They then take it turns to drive the car, whilst the remaining members of the band watch from the sidelines. The video also depicts the band performing parts of the track inside the area designated as "the pits".

Track listing

; US promotional singleFive – It's The Things You Do (CD) at Discogs
/ref> # "It's the Things You Do" (Radio Edit without Rap) - 3:25 # "It's the Things You Do" (Radio Edit with Rap) - 3:25 # "It's the Things You Do" (Call Out Research Hook) - 0:10 ; US CD1 # "It's the Things You Do" (US Single Remix) - 3:25 # "Don't You Want It?" - 3:41 ; US CD2 # "It's the Things You Do" (US Single Remix) - 3:25 # "It's the Things You Do" (Sean & Dave's Extended Mix) - 4:37 # "Don't You Want It?" - 3:41 # "Human" (The Five Remix) - 3:55 ; US cassette single # "It's the Things You Do" - 3:25 # "Don't You Want It?" - 3:41 ; UK cassette single # " I Want You Back" - 3.20 # "It's the Things You Do" - 3.36

Charts

Weekly charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:It's the Things You Do 1997 songs 1998 singles Five (band) songs Songs written by Max Martin Arista Records singles Songs written by Herbie Crichlow Song recordings produced by Max Martin Music videos directed by Nigel Dick