Brokenhearted (Lawson song)

"Brokenhearted" is the fifth single by English pop rock band Lawson featuring guest vocals from the American rapper B.o.B. It was released as the lead single from the re-issue of their debut studio album, Chapman Square (2012). The song was released on the United Kingdom on 7 July 2013, via Polydor Records. It debuted and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart. In the Republic of Ireland, the song reached number 12, becoming their highest-charting single to date in the country. It was added to the BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 playlists.

"Brokenhearted"
Single by Lawson featuring B.o.B
from the album Chapman Square Chapter II Lawson
Released7 July 2013
Recorded2013
GenrePop rock
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Harry Sommerdahl
Lawson singles chronology
"Learn to Love Again"
(2013)
"Brokenhearted"
(2013)
"Juliet"
(2013)
B.o.B singles chronology
"Headband"
(2013)
"Brokenhearted"
(2013)
"Up Down (Do This All Day)"
(2013)

Background

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Speaking of the song, lead singer Andy Brown stated: "Brokenhearted is definitely a bit of a turning point for us as a band. It's my favourite song we have recorded to this day."[1]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Declan Whitebloom. It follows a mystery female in her mission to bury the memory of an ex, climaxing in a performance from the band and B.o.B at a private party at a luxury house in the Hollywood Hills.[1] the music video was released on YouTube on 27 May 2013

Track listing

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  • Digital download[2]
  1. "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) – 3:29
  • Digital download – EP[3]
  1. "Brokenhearted" (No rap version) – 3:20
  2. "Brokenhearted" (Acoustic) – 3:29
  3. "Brokenhearted" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Radio Edit) – 2:49
  4. "Brokenhearted" (Seamus Haji Radio Edit) – 3:28
  5. "Brokenhearted" (Queenie & Duke Remix) – 3:46
  6. "Don't You Worry Child" (Live) – 5:23
  1. "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) – 3:29
  2. "Don't You Worry Child" (Live) – 5:23
  1. "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) – 3:29
  2. "Brokenhearted" (Seamus Haji Radio Edit) – 3:27

Charts

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[6] 40
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 12
Scotland (OCC)[8] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 6

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 7 July 2013 Digital download, CD single, 7" vinyl Polydor Records, Global Talent Records
Malaysia 4 August 2013 Digital download Universal, Geffen Records

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lawson Premiere B.o.B Collaboration 'Brokenhearted'". Archived from the original on 12 October 2013.
  2. ^ "iTunes – Music – Brokenhearted (feat. B.o.B) – Single by Lawson". iTunes. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  3. ^ "iTunes – Music – Brokenhearted – EP by Lawson". iTunes. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Universal Music – Error – Page not found". Retrieved 4 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  5. ^ "Universal Music – Error – Page not found". Retrieved 4 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  6. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  7. ^ "Chart Track: Week 28, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.