Flake (song)
| "Flake" | |||||||
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| Single by Jack Johnson | |||||||
| from the album Brushfire Fairytales | |||||||
| Released | 2002 | ||||||
| Format | CD | ||||||
| Recorded | 2000 | ||||||
| Genre | Folk rock | ||||||
| Length | 4:43 | ||||||
| Label | Everloving | ||||||
| Writer(s) | Jack Johnson | ||||||
| Producer(s) | J. P. Plunier | ||||||
| Jack Johnson singles chronology | |||||||
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"Flake" is a song written and sung by Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single and was released as the only single from his album Brushfire Fairytales.[1][2][3]
"Flake" features Ben Harper on Weissenborn slide guitar.
"Flake" was a minor success for Johnson in the United States, being his first entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 73.[4] It was a major success in New Zealand, reaching the top ten where it peaked at number 6. It remains Johnson's sole top 10 hit and his most successful single there.[5]
Despite being only a minor success in the United States in chart position, peaking at number 22 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart, it is a popular song in live performances and still garners radio airplay.
Track listing
- "Flake" - 4:43
- "Flake (Live)" - 4:28
- "It's All Understood" - 3:35
- "Inaudible Melodies" - 3:39
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 73 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 22 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[6] | 6 |
References
- ↑ Weiner, American. "Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ Nordyke, Kimberley. "Jack Johnson Rocks Mellow Set at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre: Concert Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Jack Johnson". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Jack Johnson's Hawaiian Fairytale". billboard.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Jack Johnson - Flake - Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Top Selling Singles of 2003 – The Official New Zealand Music Charts". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Retrieved September 18, 2014.
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