"Big Mistake" is a song by Australian singer

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. It was written by Imbruglia and Mark Goldenberg for Imbruglia's debut album ''

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'' (1997). The song was released as the album's second single on 2 March 1998. Although less successful than " Torn", "Big Mistake" still proved to be a hit in certain territories, reaching number two in Iceland and the United Kingdom, number five in Spain and number six in Australia. It was not released in the United States or Canada.

Music video

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for "Big Mistake" was directed by Alison Maclean and filmed in

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, Spain.''Glorious: The Singles 1997–2007'' (CD+DVD liner notes).

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. 11 April 1998. Retrieved 23 October 2009. It features Imbruglia walking through the streets of Barcelona while being pursued by a male suitor, and begins with her walking, oblivious to things that are happening around her. Meanwhile, the man follows her down the street with a bouquet of flowers. While in pursuit of Imbruglia, several obstacles prevent him from reaching her. The video concludes with her riding away from her suitor in the back of a stranger's red

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. The video was inspired by the traffic accident scene in

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's film '' Week End''.

Track listings

Australian CD single # "Big Mistake" – 4:35 # " Torn" (acoustic ''

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'') – 3:06 # "Something Better" – 4:05 # "Tomorrow Morning" – 3:00 UK CD1 # "Big Mistake" – 4:35 # "Something Better" – 4:05 # "Torn" (acoustic ''MTV Unplugged'') – 3:05 # "Big Mistake" (video) UK CD2 # "Big Mistake" – 4:35 # "I've Been Watching You" – 4:03 # "Tomorrow Morning" – 3:00 UK cassette single # "Big Mistake" – 4:35 # "Something Better" – 4:05 European CD single # "Big Mistake" – 4:35 # "Torn" (acoustic ''MTV Unplugged'') – 3:06

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References

{{Authority control 1997 songs 1998 singles Bertelsmann Music Group singles Music videos shot in Spain Natalie Imbruglia songs RCA Records singles Songs written by Natalie Imbruglia Songs written by Mark Goldenberg