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"A Thousand Miles" (originally titled "Interlude") is the debut single of American pop singer Vanessa Carlton. Written by Carlton and produced by Curtis Schweitzer and Ron Fair, the song was released to American radio in February 2002 by A&M Records as the lead single from Carlton's first album, Be Not Nobody (2002).
The song originated in a piano riff that Carlton wrote in 1998, titled "Interlude". She later recorded a demo tape of the full song, which reached Fair at A&M Records. Its production was reworked to include an orchestra section, and it was retitled "A Thousand Miles" at Fair's insistence. To promote the song, an accompanying music video was released, featuring Carlton playing the piano while it moves through Los Angeles. It was also featured in the films Legally Blonde (2001), and White Chicks (2004).
"A Thousand Miles" received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Carlton's vocals and the song's composition. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. The song was commercially successful, becoming Carlton's biggest hit in the United States and her only single to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. It also reached number one in Australia, number three in Ireland, and the top 10 in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
"A Thousand Miles" (originally titled "Interlude") is the debut single of American pop singer Vanessa Carlton. Written by Carlton and produced by Curtis Schweitzer and Ron Fair, the song was released to American radio in February 2002 by A&M Records as the lead single from Carlton's first album, Be Not Nobody (2002).
The song originated in a piano riff that Carlton wrote in 1998, titled "Interlude". She later recorded a demo tape of the full song, which reached Fair at A&M Records. Its production was reworked to include an orchestra section, and it was retitled "A Thousand Miles" at Fair's insistence. To promote the song, an accompanying music video was released, featuring Carlton playing the piano while it moves through Los Angeles. It was also featured in the films Legally Blonde (2001), and White Chicks (2004).
"A Thousand Miles" received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Carlton's vocals and the song's composition. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. The song was commercially successful, becoming Carlton's biggest hit in the United States and her only single to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. It also reached number one in Australia, number three in Ireland, and the top 10 in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
