Can't Breathe

"Can't Breathe" is a song by Canadian singer–songwriter Fefe Dobson from her second released studio album, Joy (2010), which features a guitar solo from Australian musician Orianthi.[1][2] It was written and produced by Bob Ezrin and Tommy Henriksen, and co-written by Dobson and Thomas "Tawgs" Salter. The song was released in March 2011 as the album's third and final single, and was only released in Canada. Dobson reported on her Twitter in April of that year that the song had been sent to radio.[3]

For the song by Leona Lewis, see Echo (Leona Lewis album).
"Can't Breathe"
Single by Fefe Dobson featuring Orianthi
from the album Joy
ReleasedMarch 30, 2011
Recorded2010
Anarchy Studios West
(Nashville, TN; United States)
Genre
Length3:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Bob Ezrin
  • Tommy Henriksen
Fefe Dobson singles chronology
"Stuttering"
(2010)		 "Can't Breathe"
(2011)		 "Legacy"
(2013)
Orianthi singles chronology
"Courage"
(2010)		 "Can't Breathe"
(2011)		 "Frozen"
(2013)
Music video
"Can't Breathe" on YouTube

Music video

The music video was released on March 29, 2011 via Vevo.[4]

Personnel
  • Songwriting – F. Dobson, B. Ezrin, T. "Tawgs" Salter, T. Henriksen
  • Production – Bob Ezrin, Tommy Henriksen
  • Mixing – Serban Ghenea
  • Mix engineer – John Hanes (Assisted by Tim Roberts)
  • Programming,Keyboards,Strings,Bass and electric guitars: Tommy Henriksen
  • Keyboards and additional programming: Bob Ezrin, Thomas "Tawgs" Salter and Tim Lauer
  • Lead guitar: Steve Hunter
  • Guitar solo: Orianthi
  • Backing vocals: Vicki Hampton and Fefe Dobson

Source:[1][5]

Charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 19
Canada AC (Billboard)[7] 20
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[8] 13
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[9] 8

Year-end charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canadian Hot 100[10] 76

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 5,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "Joy - Fefe Dobson : Credits". AllMusic. 2010-11-22. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  2. Wells, James Dean. "Fefe Dobson, 'Can't Breathe' Feat. Orianthi -- New Song". AOL Radio. AOL. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  3. FEFE [@iamfefemusic] (7 April 2011). "Can't Breathe is now available to be requested at your local radio stations!!!! Let's keep that good mojo risin!!!! Xoxo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. Fefe Dobson's "Can't Breathe" music video on VEVO
  5. "Fefe Dobson: Fefe's Notes - The Complete Lyrics for Joy". BestFan. Archived from the original on 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  6. "Fefe Dobson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  7. "Fefe Dobson Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  8. "Fefe Dobson Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  9. "Fefe Dobson Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  10. "Canadian Hot 100: Year End 2011". Billboard. billboard.com. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  11. "Canadian single certifications – Fefe Dobson – Can't Breathe". Music Canada. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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