Somebody's Heartbreak
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| Single by Hunter Hayes | ||||
| from the album Hunter Hayes | ||||
| Released | October 22, 2012 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:49 (album version) | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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"Somebody's Heartbreak" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Hunter Hayes. It was released in October 2012 as the third single from his debut studio album, Hunter Hayes. Hayes co-wrote the song with Andrew Dorff and Luke Laird.[1] "Somebody's Heartbreak" is about an aspiring lover being invited to break this person's heart.
The song garnered positive reviews from critics who praised the production and lyrics being upbeat and witty. "Somebody's Heartbreak" peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, giving Hayes his second number-one country hit overall. The song also charted at numbers 7 and 54 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA, and has sold 761,000 copies in the United States as of May 2013. The song received similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number 5 on the Country chart and number 66 on the Canadian Hot 100.
An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Joel Stewart, features footage from his concert in the Rogers Arena and from autograph signings.
Content
The song is an invitation to an aspiring lover, telling her that "if you're gonna be somebody's heartbreak, be mine." The song is in 4/4 time signature and the key of B-flat major, with a main chord pattern of B♭maj9-E♭maj9 and an approximate tempo of 76 beats per minute.[2]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that it "combines the pop sensibility of 'Storm Warning' with the passion and power of 'Wanted.'"[3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that it "features some groovy guitar, mandolins and a soulful vocal from Hunter that finds him singing a lyrical pick-up line that is cleverly written."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Joel Stewart and premiered in December 2012.[5] It featured clips from his concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and from autograph signings.
Chart performance
"Somebody's Heartbreak" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of November 3, 2012.[6]
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 66 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 54 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 24 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 28 |
| Preceded by "Sure Be Cool If You Did" by Blake Shelton |
Billboard Country Airplay number-one single April 13, 2013 |
Succeeded by "I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice |
Radio dates and release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | October 22, 2012 | Country radio |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 761,000[15] |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Wilbur, Sam (November 12, 2012). "Hunter Hayes, 'Somebody's Heartbreak' -- New Song". AOL Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ "'Somebody's Heartbreak' sheet music". MusicNotes.com. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ↑ Dukes, Billy (October 9, 2012). "Hunter Hayes, 'Somebody's Heartbreak' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ Bjorke, Matt (October 5, 2012). "The Weekly Single Recap: October 5, 2012". Roughstock. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ "CMT : Videos : Hunter Hayes (Cajun) : Somebody's Heartbreak". Country Music Television. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ↑ Morris, Edward (October 27, 2012). "It's Jason Aldean All Over the Charts, With Taylor Swift Still Holding Top Song". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Hunter Hayes – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Hunter Hayes.
- ↑ "Hunter Hayes – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for Hunter Hayes.
- ↑ "Hunter Hayes – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Hunter Hayes.
- ↑ "Hunter Hayes – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Hunter Hayes.
- ↑ "Hunter Hayes – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Hunter Hayes.
- ↑ "Best of 2013: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Hunter Hayes – Somebody%27s Heartbreak". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 10, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (May 1, 2013). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles: The Week of May 1 2013: George Jones Hits Chart; Darius and FGL Tops". Roughstock. Retrieved May 2, 2013.