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"Worthy to Say" is a
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by the Canadian
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,
Nickelback Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Hanna, Alberta. Throughout its history, it has consisted of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan ...
. The song was released in Canada on December 5, 2000, as the fourth and final single from their second studio album, ''
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''. The release was accompanied by a
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directed by Ulf Buddensiec, who also directed the band's earlier single "
Leader of Men "Leader of Men" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by band members Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake, it was featured on the band's second studio album ''The State'' in 1998. Upon the album's reissue after the band signed with Roadrunner ...
" in March 2000.


History

Originally recorded for ''
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'' in 1998 at
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in Burnaby,
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, "Worthy to Say" was later re-released following the band's label deals with EMI Canada in 1999 and
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in 2000. On November 24, 2000,
Nickelback Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Hanna, Alberta. Throughout its history, it has consisted of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan ...
announced "Worthy to Say" as the next
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in Canada via their official website, detailing plans to shoot a music video in
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. Despite its promotion, "Worthy to Say" did not achieve the same commercial success as the album’s prior singles, largely due to the band's shift toward recording their next album, ''
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'', in early 2001. Once the lead single for the new album, "
How You Remind Me "How You Remind Me" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. With lyrics written by lead singer Chad Kroeger and music composed by the band, the power ballad was released on July 17, 2001, as the lead single from their third studio album, ' ...
", was released and gained significant
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,
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prioritized the new material, effectively ending the marketing campaign for ''The State''.


Music video

The music video for "Worthy to Say" was directed by Ulf Buddensiec and premiered on
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in December 2000. It features a crime-theme narrative set in an urban environment, interspersed with footage of Nickelback performing in a dimly lit, run-down apartment. The storyline follows a young man involved in illicit activities such as drug deals, culminating in a police raid and arrest, thematically aligning with the song's lyrics.


Legacy

Although the song did not achieve mainstream success, it remains a distinctive part of Nickelback's early discography. "Worthy to Say" was released exclusively in Canada as a
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, reflecting the band's regional focus before their global breakthrough. The
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was issued in limited quantities and primarily distributed to Canadian
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, making surviving copies rare among collectors. The
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, which aired briefly on
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, has not been re-released, surviving mainly through fan-recorded
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copies shared online.


Chart performance

Unlike the other singles from ''
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'', "Worthy to Say" did not appear on major music charts.


Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''
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''. *
Chad Kroeger Chad Robert Kroeger (, Turton; born November 15, 1974) is a Canadian musician who is best known for being the lead singer, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nic ...
– lead vocals, guitar, co-producer *
Ryan Peake Ryan Anthony Peake (born March 1, 1973) is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter who is best known as the rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist of the Canadian rock band Nickelback. He has been with the band since their incepti ...
– lead guitar, backing vocals,
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*
Mike Kroeger Michael Douglas Henry Kroeger (born June 25, 1972), known professionally as Mike Kroeger is a Canadian musician, best known as the bassist and a founding member of the rock band Nickelback. Formed in his hometown of Hanna, Alberta in 1995 with ...
– bass guitar, production *
Ryan Vikedal Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Hanna, Alberta. Throughout its history, it has consisted of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan ...
– drums * Dale Penner – producer,
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*
Garth "GGGarth" Richardson Garth "GGGarth" Richardson, (born ), is a Canadian record producer and sound engineer. He is the son of music producer Jack Richardson. He has worked with such musical acts as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Motley Crüe, Nickelback, Rage Against the ...
mixing * Brett Zilahi – mastering * Neil Zlozower – photography * Ken Grant - additional engineer


References


External links

* {{authority control 1998 songs 2000 singles Nickelback songs Songs written by Chad Kroeger Songs written by Ryan Peake Songs written by Mike Kroeger EMI Records singles Roadrunner Records singles