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Breathe (2 AM)
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Wikipedia article
"'Breathe (2 AM)'" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Anna Nalick. The song was first released in 2004 and re-released in 2005, when it charted at number 45 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number four on the 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary chart. In New Zealand, it peaked at number 37. "Breathe (2 AM)" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Content
The verses tell the stories of three characters: a friend of the narrator's who has fallen into an unhappy relationship, an alcoholic soldier at Fort Bliss, and the narrator's experience of writing and performing a song. Chuck Taylor describes it as "an introspective yet confessional tale about learning to handle everyday challenges and remembering to take time to breathe".
Track listings
In the United States, only a promotional disc of "Breathe (2 AM)" was released. In Australia, a proper CD single was issued, backed with acoustic versions of non-album track "Home" and album track "Catalyst".
'US promo CD'
# "Breathe (2 AM)" (single version) 4:10
'Australian CD single'
# "Breathe (2 AM)" 4:40
# "Home" (acoustic version) 2:48
# "Catalyst" (acoustic version) 3:29
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.
'Studios'
* Produced and recorded at Studio Wishbone (Muscle Shoals, Alabama, US)
* Mixed at Image Recording Studios (Hollywood, California, US)
* Mastered at The Lodge (New York City)
'Personnel'
* Anna Nalick words, music, vocals
* Christopher Thorn guitars, production, recording
* Brad Smith bass, production, recording
* Joey Waronker drums
* Zac Rae piano
* Cameron Stone cello
* Eric Rosse string arrangement, production, recording
* Chris Lord-Alge mixing
* Emily Lazar mastering
* Sarah Register mastering assistant
* Lee Dannay A&R
* Kathy Anaya, Lippman Entertainment management
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:2004 debut singles
Category:2004 songs
Category:2005 singles
Category:Anna Nalick songs
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Rock ballads
Category:Songs written by Anna Nalick
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