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| Name = Ain't No Other Man

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| Cover = Anom single 1149215764.jpg

| name = Bitter Work

| bookCaption = Two: Earth =

| Artist = [[Christina Aguilera]]

| chapter = Nine

| from Album = [[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]

| prod_num = 209

| A-side =

| date = [[June 2]], [[2006]]

|UK]]) CD2 Maxi</small>

| writer = [[Aaron Ehasz]]

| Format = [[Digital download]], [[CD single]]

| director = [[Ethan Spaulding]]

| Recorded =

| prev = [[The Chase (Avatar: The Last Airbender episode)|The Chase]]

| nextGenre = [[The Fury of the Avatar = [[pop/r+b]]

| Length = 3:48

| Label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]

| Writer = Christina Aguilera, Charles Roane, Chris E. Martin, Harold Beatty, [[Kara DioGuardi]]

| Producer = [[DJ Premier]], Charles Roane

| Certification = Platinum <small>([[RIAA]])</small>

Platinum <small>([[CRIA]])</small>

Gold <small>([[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]])</small>

| Chart position =

* #1 <small>([[Portugal]])

* #2 <small>([[United World Chart]], [[Norway]], [[United Kingdom|UK]])</small>

* #3 <small>([[Brazil]], [[Ireland]], [[Canada]])</small>

* #4 <small>([[Europe]] </small>

* #5 <small>([[Finland]], [[Germany]], [[New Zealand]], [[Switzerland]])</small>

* #6 <small>([[Australia]], [[United States]])</small>

* #7 <small>([[Austria]]) </small>

* #10 <small>([[Belgium]]) </small>

| Last single = "[[Tilt Ya Head Back]]" <br>(2004)

| This single = "Ain't No Other Man" <br>(2006)

| Next single = "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]" <br> (2006)

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| Upper caption = Alternative cover

| Type = Single

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| Lower caption = Maxi cover

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"'''Ain't No Other Man'''" is lead single released by [[United States|American]] singer [[Christina Aguilera]] from her third studio album ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' ([[2006]]). The single won a [[Grammy Award]] for the [[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]] category in 2007.

==Song information==

Produced by [[DJ Premier]] and Charles Roane, the song contains [[sampling (music)|samples]] from The Moon People's ''Hippy, Skippy, Moon Strut'' (1969) and ''The Cissy's Thang'' (1969) by The Soul Seven. It was released as the first [[single (music)|single]] from ''Back to Basics'' in June 2006 (see [[2006 in music]]); originally meant to be available for purchase on [[June 13]], it was released early to [[iTunes Music Store]] on [[June 3]]. It debuted on UK radio on [[June 7]], and also on Brazilian radio stations on the same day. It is thought to be Aguilera's comeback single, due to its strong chart performance after Aguilera's four-year hiatus from her previous studio album ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'' (2002). This song, contrary to popular belief, does not have a live brass section. The brass interludes are samples from a 1970's Latin funk track called "Happy Soul", performed by Dave Cortez and the Moon People. Obviously the drum track has been largely edited, and made to sound a lot bassier, but the main structure of the repeated brass riff is still intact.

DJ Premier said about the track: "It's pretty much about how Aguilera's husband has stolen her from the beginning", and it began receiving airplay on American radio stations within the same day. [[SonyBMG|Sony-BMG]] issued a statement regarding the release of the song, claiming that a full investigation would be launched in order to find out how the song was leaked, as they did not intend for the song to be released until after it premiered at the [[MTV Movie Awards 2006|2006 MTV Movie Awards]] on [[June 3]]. Because of the leak, [[RCA]] Records officially released the single to all U.S. radio stations the day after it leaked.

[[Big Boi]] from [[OutKast]] was scheduled to contribute a rap verse on the remix of the single. It is rumored that his record label pressured him to remove himself from the song to prevent the "Ain't No Other Man" remix from competing with [[Outkast]]'s own single, "The Mighty O." RCA subsequently replaced [[Big Boi]] with [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] rapper, [[Chamillionaire]]. Nonetheless, Chamillionaire's additional rap verse on the song proved not to be popular amongst fans and hardly received any radio airplay.

The single was released over two weeks in the UK. CD1, featuring the Radio Edit and Instrumental is released on 24th July 2006. CD2, featuring the Album & A cappella versions, and two remixes of the track was released on [[July 31]] [[2006]]. The two weeks release of the single in the UK prevented it from going to #1 in the UK singles chart and peaked at #2 being blocked off by Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie". Had "Ain't No Other Man" had just one release it would have reached the top spot of the UK singles chart because it sales for that 1 week would have been enough to block of "Hips Don't Lie" off the top spot.

'''"Bitter Work"''' is an episode from the animated television series ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', which airs on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. It is the ninth episode of the second season of the series.

"Ain't No Other Man" garnered Aguilera another nomination and win at the [[49th Annual Grammy Awards]] in the category [[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]. This is her fourth time being nominated in this category, and second win.

When [[Aang]] struggles with a block while trying to learn [[earthbending]] from [[Toph]], he wonders if the problem is with him or his teacher. Meanwhile, [[Sokka]] gets himself in a jam.

==EpisodeMusic synopsisvideo==

[[Image:Ain'tNoOtherManScreen.PNG|thumb|200px|left|Aguilera in the music video for "Ain't No Other Man" (2006).]]

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The [[music video]], directed by [[Bryan Barber]], was shot from [[May 1]] to [[May 3]] in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]. In an interview with [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1539161/08222006/aguilera_christina.jhtml MTV], Aguilera stated, "it intrigued me that this man, Bryan Barber, had been very locked into and had surrounded himself with this whole world of the '20s and '30s era," in response to Barber's film project, [[Idlewild (film)|Idlewild]]. It was released exclusively to iTunes on [[June 20]] and went to number-one the following day on the iTunes video chart. It then premiered on [[MTV]]'s ''[[Making the Video]]'' on [[June 21]].

Aang awakes from his sleep, excited that he will finally begin his earthbending training with Toph. He enthusiastically asks her what they will do first, and Toph replies that they will simply learn how to move a rock.

The music video is supposed to be set back in the 1920s to 1930s Era, where Christina Aguilera plays the role of her [[alter ego]], Baby Jane (a [[Peggy Lee]]/[[Judy Garland]]-ish nightclub singer). The name is shown on the car's plate and on her dressing room door. The video takes place mostly at a club, with Christina getting ready in the backstage area, and then coming up the stage performing along with the song. In between scenes, there were short vignettes that showed Aguilera in gold and silver dresses, singing to a mic, while photographers are taking pictures. She appeared in several looks; in one of the scenes, Christina appeared using rhinestone studded headphones, showed a bit of a modern day portrayal.

Toph teaches Aang that earthbending requires a firm, steady stance. She demonstrates the technique by sending a rock into a wall. Aang tries to emulate her, but he ends up hitting the rock with airbending and propels himself backwards.

In the beginning and in the end of the music video there are clips from another song from ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'', entitled "I Got Trouble."

Two flashbacks occur. The first contains [[Uncle Iroh|Iroh]] and his son Luten having some fun. In the second flashback, Iroh is crying over the grave of his deceased son. Iroh awakes to find his nephew [[Prince Zuko|Zuko]] watching over him. Zuko explains that Iroh was knocked unconscious after a surprise attack by [[Major_secondary_characters_of_Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender#Princess_Azula|Azula]]. They are in a partially destroyed home in the abandoned town presented the end of the last episode. Zuko presents Iroh with some tea. Iroh drinks it to realize that it tastes terrible. He pretends to like the tea in order to avoid offending Zuko.

The song played as if it were on the radio with minor white noise.

The music video has been well received by audiences. On MTV's ''[[Total Request Live]]'', it has achieved the number one video spot on the countdown twenty two times, and was retired at number one, making it Christina's most successful video and the most successful video of 2006 of TRL. "Ain't No Other Man" is third only to [[Behind These Hazel Eyes]] by [[Kelly Clarkson]] and [[Me Against the Music]] by [[Britney Spears]] as the most successful female video on TRL of all time. It has also been in the top 5 videos on [[VH1]]'s Top 20 Countdown and number one in [[TMF]]'s top ten countdown in [[Europe]]. It was nominated at the [[2006 MTV Video Music Awards]] for [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]], [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video|Best Female Video]], [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video|Best Pop Video]], and [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]

Zuko says that he has contemplated and realized that he will eventually encounter Azula again. He wants to learn more advanced [[Firebender|firebending]] techniques so he can defeat her. To Zuko's surprise, Iroh agrees with him.

==Chart performance==

Meanwhile, Aang is trying to figure out why he could not move the rock, since he did the correct stance. He tries to find an alternate solution, but Toph explains that creative thinking is the problem. Earthbending requires a head-on approach. Toph destroys the rock and walks away

On [[June 15]], [[2006]], "Ain't No Other Man" debuted at number nineteen on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] as a result of strong [[digital download|download]]s. The song became Aguilera's highest debut on the Hot 100, a title that was previously held by "[[I Turn to You (Christina Aguilera song)|I Turn to You]]" (2000).<ref>''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]''. Bronson, Fred. [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus.jsp "Aguilera bounds into the Hot 100 with her highest debut yet"]. [[June 15]] [[2006]]. Retrieved [[June 21]] [[2006]].</ref> The song soared into the top ten before quickly peaking at number six. However, the song has proven to have longevity as it has spent nineteen consecutive weeks within the top forty. It has sold over 1,000,000 digital downloads in the United States making it [[Music recording sales certification|Platinum]]. "Ain't No Other Man" has been proven very successful, as it is Aguilera's first top ten hit on the Hot 100 since "Beautiful" back in late [[2002 in music|2002]]. The song has proven to be a big dance hit as well, where it reached number one on Billboard's [[Hot Dance Airplay]] and [[Hot Dance Club Play]] chart.

In the [[United Kingdom|UK]] "Ain't No Other Man" reached number two due in part to RCAs ridiculous release of spreading out the single to be released in 2 different weeks. This cost the song the #1 spot of the UK singles chart where it was blocked off by hips don't lie. The song debuted on the Canadian [[Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems|BDS]] Airplay Chart the same week it did in the U.S. (at number thirty-eight) and peaked at number three on [[August 19]] [[2006]]. It also reached number three on the Canadian Dance Chart. However, despite commercial success on these formats, it did not chart highly on the [[Canadian Singles Chart]] (number fourteen) perhaps because of the release of ''Back to Basics'' (that same week). "Ain't No Other Man" became Aguilera's most commercially successful single in Canada (10.000 units sold; Platinum) since "[[Fighter (song)|Fighter]]" (2003).

Katara tries to talk to Toph. She recommends that Toph should use constructive criticism. She suggests a "gentle nudge" in the right direction. Toph accepts the advice. Aang then trains by doing several activities involving rocks. He starts to become successful with the different training activities.

"Ain't No Other Man" became Aguilera's tenth top ten hit on [[Top 40 Mainstream|Top 40 Radio]], where it peaked at number seven. The song's performance on pop radio is similar to those of many of her past hits like "Fighter", "[[Can't Hold Us Down]]", and "[[Come on over Baby (All I Want Is You)|Come on Over Baby]]". It was also her first top ten hit on Top 40 Radio in over three years, with the last one being "Can't Hold Us Down" in [[2003 in music|mid-2003]].

Meanwhile, Sokka (who is alone) is hiding in a tree. He spots small, cute, but unidentifiable creature. It is made of meat, so he jumps down from the tree to attack it. However, he falls into a crack in the ground. He still tries to attack the critter, but falls even more into the ground. Only his hands and head are able to move. Without his arms to use, he is stuck in the crack in the ground.

The song has gone on to have unusual longevity on the radio charts. However, "Ain't No Other Man" has only peaked at number six. This song is now considered a successful comeback single due to its slow paced decline. On the Billboard 2006 Hot 100 Year-End chart, "Ain't No Other Man" was ranked thirty-second.<ref>''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]''. Bronson, Fred. [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/yearend/2006/charts/hot100_2.jsp "2006 Hot 100 Year-End Chart"]. [[December 21]] [[2006]]. Retrieved [[December 26]] [[2006]].</ref>

Iroh explains how Firebenders can create lightning. Lightning requires peace of mind; it does not use aggression, unlike the other forms of firebending. Zuko drinks tea in order to calm his mind. Then they go outside. The house they were in overlooks the valley where the abandoned town was from the last episode.

==Track listings==

Iroh begins to teach Zuko how to bend lightning. When Zuko thinks he has mastered it, he demands to Uncle Iroh to strike him with lightning. He refuses because of the possibility of hurting his nephew.

;American CD maxi single

# "Ain't No Other Man" (radio edit) – 3:49

# "Ain't No Other Man" (instrumental) – 3:57

# "Ain't No Other Man" (call out hook) – 0:10

;European basic CD maxi single

So, at the end of the episode, Zuko stands atop a mountain during a thunderstorm. He irrationaly yells out at the lightning that strikes, saying that it has been the cause of some of his problems. Zuko is hoping a lightning bolt will strike him, so he can channel it through his body as taught by Iroh, but the obvious pain inside of him makes him fall to his knees crying.

# "Ain't No Other Man" (album version) – 3:47

# "Ain't No Other Man" (instrumental) – 3:47

;European premium CD maxi single

==Trivia==

# "Ain't No Other Man" (album version) – 3:47

* Iroh's son, Luten, is seen for the first time. He is seen in a flashback, possibly a dream of Iroh's.

# "Ain't No Other Man" (Jake Ridley remix) – 6:01

* Aang's struggles with earthbending closely parallel Zuko's struggles with bending lightning.

# "Ain't No Other Man" (Ospina & Sullivan remix) – 3:45

* It is confirmed that Iroh is able to bend lightning.

# "Ain't No Other Man" (a cappella) – 3:30

* Aang earthbends for the first time.

* Zuko's one true mistalent is revealed: he cannot make tea.

* It is revealed that the move Iroh did in [[The Storm (Avatar: The Last Airbender episode)|The Storm]] was the move he was teaching Zuko: redirecting lightning.

* This episode begins with a ''Previously on Avatar'' opening making it the fifth in the seiries and the fourth in Season 2. The first three episodes were [[Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)]], [[The Blind Bandit]], [[Zuko Alone]], and [[The Chase]]

* Iroh is confirmed to be able to bend lightning.

==QuotesRemixes==

;Official Remixes

* '''Aang''': Today's the day! Can you believe it? After all that time searching for a teacher, I'm finally starting earthbending! And this place, it's perfect. Don't you think? Sokka?

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Ospina & Sullivan Radio Mix] 3:44

* '''Sokka''': ''moans and glares at Aang''

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Ospina & Sullivan Radio Mix - Vox Up] 3:44 - This is the version released on the main CD single.

* '''Aang''': Oh, you're still sleeping, huh?

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Ospina & Sullivan Mixshow] 5:16

* '''Sokka''': ''glares some more and goes back to sleep''

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Ospina & Sullivan Club Mix] 7:11

* '''Aang''': (whispers) Sorry.

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Ospina & Sullivan Dub] 5:38

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Junior Vasquez Mix] 5:56

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Junior Vasquez Radio Edit] 3:57

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Jake Ridley Remix] 6:00

* "Ain't No Other Man" [Shapeshifters Mixshow Mix] 5:24

* "Ain't No Other Man" [feat. [[Chamillionaire]]] 4:15

== Charts ==

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!align="center"|Chart (2006)

!align="center"|Peak<br>Position

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|align="left"|[[United World Chart]]

|align="center"|2

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|align="left"|[[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Singles Chart]]

|align="center"|6

|-

|align="left"|Austrian Singles Chart

|align="center"|7

|-

|align="left"|Belgian Singles Chart

|align="center"|10

|-

|align="left"|Brazilian Singles Chart

|align="center"|3

|-

|align="left"|[[Canadian Hot 100]]

|align="center"|4

|-

|align="left"|Canadian [[Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems|BDS]] Airplay Chart

|align="center"|3

|-

|align="left"|Czech IFPI Chart <ref>http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparada/index.php?a=titul&hitparada=2&titul=143774&sec=1fcdaf9d133ede1f81aa62254bc0d68f</ref>

|align="center"|15

|-

|align="left"|Dutch Singles Chart

|align="center"|12

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|align="left"|[[Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|European Singles Chart]]

|align="center"|4

|-

|align="left"|Finnish Singles Chart

|align="center"|5

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|align="left"|French Singles Chart

|align="center"|26

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|align="left"|German Singles Chart

|align="center"|5

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|align="left"|[[Irish Singles Chart]]

|align="center"|3

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|align="left"|[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart]]

|align="center"|5

|-

|align="left"|Malaysian Singles Chart

|align="center"|2

|-

|align="left"|Norwegian Singles Chart

|align="center"|2

|-

|align="left"|Russian Airplay Chart

|align="center"|32

|-

|align="left"|Swedish Singles Chart

|align="center"|15

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|align="left"|Swiss Singles Chart

|align="center"|5

|-

|align="left"|[[UK Singles Chart]]

|align="center"|2

|-

|align="left"|U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]

|align="center"|6

|-

|align="left"|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Pop 100]]

|align="center"|4

|-

|}

==Notes==

* '''Toph''': Good morning earthbending student.

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* '''Aang''': Good morning Sifu Toph. (''sifu means teacher'')

* '''Katara''': Hey, you never call me Sifu Katara?

* '''Aang''': Well, if you think I should...

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* '''Toph''': Come on, Twinkle Toes! Bend those knees!

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