"Quitter" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb. He wrote the track with Nolan Sipe, Ben Cottrill, and David Scaheman, the latter of whom produced the track.[1] The song is the title track and lead single off Whitcomb's 2024 extended play Quitter, released via Atlantic Records.[2]
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| Single by Cameron Whitcomb | |
| from the EP Quitter | |
| Released | July 26, 2024 |
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| Length | 2:41 (song) 16:00 (EP) |
| Label | Atlantic |
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| "Quitter" on YouTube | |
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Background
editIn writing the song, Whitcomb took inspiration from his own personal experience overcoming addiction.[3]
Critical reception
editRosie Long Decter of Billboard Canada described "Quitter" as "anthemic folk track in the mould of Noah Kahan", noting a "a kick-clap beat" and Whitcomb's "growling vocal".[4] Alli Patton of Holler favourably spoke of the song, noting "sharp strums and a shuddering kick drum", as well as "a torrent of rhythm and steel. She described this as "an exciting and triumphant arrangement" which "feeds its message of recovery and resilience".[5]
Track listings
editDigital download – single[6]
- "Quitter" – 2:41
Digital download – EP[7]
- "Love Myself" – 3:09
- "By My Own Hand" – 2:52
- "Wreckage" – 3:47
- "Flower Tattoos" – 3:47
- "Quitter" – 2:41
Chart performance
editThe song marked Whitcomb's first entry on the all-genre national Canadian Hot 100 chart.[4]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[8] | 23 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 95 |
| Canada Country (Mediabase)[10] | 44 |
| Canada Top 40 (Mediabase)[11] | 39 |
References
edit- ^ "Quitter - Single by Cameron Whitcomb". Spotify. Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. July 26, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb Announce Quitter EP With 'Love Myself'". AntiMusic. September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Alper, Eric (July 26, 2024). "Cameron Whitcomb Returns With "Quitter"". That Eric Alper. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Long Decter, Rosie (October 22, 2024). "B.C. Singer Cameron Whitcomb Debuts on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with 'Quitter'". Billboard Canada. Retrieved November 14, 2024.}
- ^ Patton, Alli (November 1, 2024). "'Quitter' by Cameron Whitcomb - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Quitter - Single by Cameron Whitcomb". Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. July 25, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Quitter - EP by Cameron Whitcomb". Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. September 27, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 44". Countrytown. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 chart for November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country airplay chart for November 11, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Top 40 airplay chart for November 4, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved November 13, 2024.