"Because of You" is a 1998 song by American vocal group 98 Degrees, released as the second single from their second album, 98 Degrees and Rising (1998). It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1998. Worldwide, it reached number seven in Canada and also charted in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Music video

The music video, directed by Wayne Isham, takes place in San Francisco. It follows a teenage girl traveling around the city by bus, taxi, and trolley, with the band members appearing on billboards. They are also seen on the beach, in a garden of flowers, and on the Golden Gate Bridge. The video utilizes quick zooming and morphing effects.

Track listings

US CD and cassette single UK CD single Australasian CD single

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history