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"Because of You" is a piano ballad<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/467487/is-adeles-someone-like-you-the-first-no-1-piano-and-vocal-only|title=Is Adele's 'Someone Like You' The First No. 1 Piano-And-Vocal-Only Ballad? |date=September 13, 2005|accessdate=January 16, 2012|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]}}</ref> with a length of three minutes and 39 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r718753|pure_url=yes}}|title=Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic|first=Stephen Erlewine|last=Thomas Erlewine|authorlink=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|accessdate=January 5, 2012|work=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref> It is set in [[time signature|common time]] and has a moderate [[tempo]] of 69 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of [[F minor]], and then modulated to the key of [[G minor]], with Clarkson's vocal range spanning over two octaves from A<sub>b3</sub> to E<sub>b5</sub>.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0052221&|title=Digital sheet music - Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|accessdate=January 5, 2012|work=''Musicnotes.com''|publisher=[[Alfred Publishing]]}}</ref> Tony Heywood of [[MusicOMH]] noted that the song's piano arrangement is reminiscent of [[Tori Amos]].<ref name="musicomh">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicomh.com/singles/kelly-clarkson_1105.htm|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You (BMG) |date=November 28, 2005 |last=Heywood |first=Tony |publisher=[[MusicOMH]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070526221947/http://www.musicomh.com/singles/kelly-clarkson_1105.htm |archivedate=2007-05-26 |accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref> Lyrically, "Because of You" is a fiery ode to Clarkson's father,<ref name="Sput">{{cite news|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/5195/Kelly-Clarkson-Breakaway/|title=Kelly Clarkson Breakaway|date=February 9, 2006|accessdate=January 4, 2012|last=Donnelly|first=Dave|work=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> and begins with Clarkson singing "oohs" over a somber piano which creates a "wintry tone."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/single-review-kelly-clarksons-because-of/|title=Single Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'Because of You' - Page 2|date=August 19, 2005|accessdate=January 16, 2012| page=2|last=Avoledo |first=Pam|work=[[Blogcritics]]|publisher=Technorati, Inc}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> As the song launches into the chorus, the roaring guitar is evident,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/breakaway-20041215|title=Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway |date=December 15, 2004|accessdate=January 1, 2012|last=Halperin|first=Shirley|work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> and the lyrics, "Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk / Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don’t get hurt," were deemed as "touching" by Dave Donelly of [[Sputnikmusic]].<ref name="Sput"/>
"Because of You" is a piano ballad<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/467487/is-adeles-someone-like-you-the-first-no-1-piano-and-vocal-only|title=Is Adele's 'Someone Like You' The First No. 1 Piano-And-Vocal-Only Ballad? |date=September 13, 2005|accessdate=January 16, 2012|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]}}</ref> with a length of three minutes and 39 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r718753|pure_url=yes}}|title=Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic|first=Stephen Erlewine|last=Thomas Erlewine|authorlink=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|accessdate=January 5, 2012|work=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref> It is set in [[time signature|common time]] and has a moderate [[tempo]] of 69 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of [[F minor]], and then modulated to the key of [[G minor]], with Clarkson's vocal range spanning over two octaves from A<sub>b3</sub> to E<sub>b5</sub>.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0052221&|title=Digital sheet music - Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|accessdate=January 5, 2012|work=''Musicnotes.com''|publisher=[[Alfred Publishing]]}}</ref> Tony Heywood of [[MusicOMH]] noted that the song's piano arrangement is reminiscent of [[Tori Amos]].<ref name="musicomh">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicomh.com/singles/kelly-clarkson_1105.htm|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You (BMG) |date=November 28, 2005 |last=Heywood |first=Tony |publisher=[[MusicOMH]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070526221947/http://www.musicomh.com/singles/kelly-clarkson_1105.htm |archivedate=2007-05-26 |accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref> Lyrically, "Because of You" is a fiery ode to Clarkson's father,<ref name="Sput">{{cite news|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/5195/Kelly-Clarkson-Breakaway/|title=Kelly Clarkson Breakaway|date=February 9, 2006|accessdate=January 4, 2012|last=Donnelly|first=Dave|work=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> and begins with Clarkson singing "oohs" over a somber piano which creates a "wintry tone."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/single-review-kelly-clarksons-because-of/ |title=Single Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'Because of You' - Page 2 |date=August 19, 2005 |accessdate=January 16, 2012 |page=2 |last=Avoledo |first=Pam |work=[[Blogcritics]] |publisher=Technorati, Inc |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20130515125803/http://blogcritics.org/music/article/single-review-kelly-clarksons-because-of/ |archivedate=May 15, 2013 }}</ref> As the song launches into the chorus, the roaring guitar is evident,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/breakaway-20041215|title=Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway |date=December 15, 2004|accessdate=January 1, 2012|last=Halperin|first=Shirley|work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> and the lyrics, "Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk / Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don’t get hurt," were deemed as "touching" by Dave Donelly of [[Sputnikmusic]].<ref name="Sput"/>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
"Because of You" received universal critical acclaim. Film Laureate of Blogcritics considered "Because of You" and "Where Is Your Heart" as his two favorite songs from ''Breakaway,'' writing "[Clarkson] commands these two songs like a seasoned pro and directs herself in her songs the way Steven Spielberg said Barbra Streisand directs herself in her songs as if she's directing an actor in a movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/review-kelly-clarkson-breakaway/|title=Review: Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway |date=July 13, 2005|accessdate=January 4, 2012| last=Laureate|first=Film|work=[[Blogcritics]]|publisher=Technorati, Inc}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> Dave Donnelly of [[Sputnikmusic]] compared the song to [[Evanescence]]'s "[[My Immortal]]" (2003). (Note that two of the songwriters and producers of "My Immortal" were also involved in this track.) He added that Clarkson managed to take the piano-driven song in a different direction with a "stormy, hard blues vocal... avoiding the typical raised-key final chorus cliché along the way".<ref name="Sput"/> Christa L. Titus of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' lauded the song for its absence of schmaltz factor, "only a potent, pained, grown-up anthem of gross betrayal and loss." She concluded her review, writing "it is time for Clarkson to return to No. 1 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]; she has certainly become the most consistent hope for top 40 staple status."<ref>{{cite journal |last= Titus|first=Christa |date=August 27, 2005|title= Review Spotlights - Singles|magazine= Billboard |volume= 117|issue=35|page=80<!-- |url= |accessdate=January 7, 2012-->}}</ref> Critics also lauded Clarkson's vocal prowess in the song. Pam Avoledo of Blogcritics thought that vocally, the song is Clarkson's "shining" moment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/single-review-kelly-clarksons-because-of/page-2/|title=Single Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'Because of You' - Page 2|date=August 19, 2005|accessdate=January 5, 2012| page=2|last=Avoledo |first=Pam|work=[[Blogcritics]]|publisher=Technorati, Inc}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> Tony Heywood of MusicOMH noted that in the song, Clarkson's voice is "full of vulnerability, ache and wounded pride."<ref name="musicomh" /> In May 15, 2007, the song was listed as one of the recipients of BMI Pop Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/534983|title=2007 BMI Pop Awards: Song List |date=May 15, 2007|accessdate=January 11, 2012|publisher=[[Broadcast Music, Inc.|Broadcast Music, Inc]]}}</ref> At the 24th ASCAP Pop Music Awards, the song was honoured with the Most Performed Songs award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/popawards/2007/performed.html |title=ASCAP 2007 Pop Music Awards: Winners List |publisher=[[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]] |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> On July 2008, [[BBC News]] reported that according to [[PRS for Music|Performing Right Society]], "Because of You" was the second most played song in the United Kingdom over the last five years, following [[Daniel Powter]]'s "[[Bad Day (Daniel Powter song)|Bad Day]]" (2005).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7508196.stm|title=Powter song is 'UK's most played' |date=July 16, 2008|accessdate=January 11, 2012|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> On March 5, 2013, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', ranked the song #7 in its list of Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/1550614/top-100-american-idol-hits-of-all-time?list_page=9|title=Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time|work=Billboard}}</ref>
"Because of You" received universal critical acclaim. Film Laureate of Blogcritics considered "Because of You" and "Where Is Your Heart" as his two favorite songs from ''Breakaway,'' writing "[Clarkson] commands these two songs like a seasoned pro and directs herself in her songs the way Steven Spielberg said Barbra Streisand directs herself in her songs as if she's directing an actor in a movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/review-kelly-clarkson-breakaway/ |title=Review: Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway |date=July 13, 2005 |accessdate=January 4, 2012 |last=Laureate |first=Film |work=[[Blogcritics]] |publisher=Technorati, Inc |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20130313074752/http://blogcritics.org/music/article/review-kelly-clarkson-breakaway/ |archivedate=March 13, 2013 }}</ref> Dave Donnelly of [[Sputnikmusic]] compared the song to [[Evanescence]]'s "[[My Immortal]]" (2003). (Note that two of the songwriters and producers of "My Immortal" were also involved in this track.) He added that Clarkson managed to take the piano-driven song in a different direction with a "stormy, hard blues vocal... avoiding the typical raised-key final chorus cliché along the way".<ref name="Sput"/> Christa L. Titus of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' lauded the song for its absence of schmaltz factor, "only a potent, pained, grown-up anthem of gross betrayal and loss." She concluded her review, writing "it is time for Clarkson to return to No. 1 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]; she has certainly become the most consistent hope for top 40 staple status."<ref>{{cite journal |last= Titus|first=Christa |date=August 27, 2005|title= Review Spotlights - Singles|magazine= Billboard |volume= 117|issue=35|page=80<!-- |url= |accessdate=January 7, 2012-->}}</ref> Critics also lauded Clarkson's vocal prowess in the song. Pam Avoledo of Blogcritics thought that vocally, the song is Clarkson's "shining" moment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/single-review-kelly-clarksons-because-of/page-2/|title=Single Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'Because of You' - Page 2|date=August 19, 2005|accessdate=January 5, 2012| page=2|last=Avoledo |first=Pam|work=[[Blogcritics]]|publisher=Technorati, Inc}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> Tony Heywood of MusicOMH noted that in the song, Clarkson's voice is "full of vulnerability, ache and wounded pride."<ref name="musicomh" /> In May 15, 2007, the song was listed as one of the recipients of BMI Pop Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/534983|title=2007 BMI Pop Awards: Song List |date=May 15, 2007|accessdate=January 11, 2012|publisher=[[Broadcast Music, Inc.|Broadcast Music, Inc]]}}</ref> At the 24th ASCAP Pop Music Awards, the song was honoured with the Most Performed Songs award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/popawards/2007/performed.html |title=ASCAP 2007 Pop Music Awards: Winners List |publisher=[[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]] |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> On July 2008, [[BBC News]] reported that according to [[PRS for Music|Performing Right Society]], "Because of You" was the second most played song in the United Kingdom over the last five years, following [[Daniel Powter]]'s "[[Bad Day (Daniel Powter song)|Bad Day]]" (2005).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7508196.stm|title=Powter song is 'UK's most played' |date=July 16, 2008|accessdate=January 11, 2012|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> On March 5, 2013, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', ranked the song #7 in its list of Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/1550614/top-100-american-idol-hits-of-all-time?list_page=9|title=Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time|work=Billboard}}</ref>


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
"Because of You" entered the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 99 on the week ending September 3, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2005-09-03/hot-100?order=gainer|title=Hot 100: Week Ending September 3, 2005|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> On November 19, 2005, the song peaked at number seven and became her sixth single to reach the top-ten.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kelly clarkson|chart=all}}|title=Kelly Clarkson Album & Song Chart History|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2005-11-19/hot-100|title=Hot 100: Week of November 19, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard}}</ref> It also topped the [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)|Pop Songs]] chart on the week ending October 29, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kelly clarkson|chart=all}}|title=Because of You - Kelly Clarkson|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard }}</ref> It became the seventh best selling single of the 2000s decade on the Pop Songs chart complied by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-decade-end/pop-songs?year=2009#/charts-decade-end/pop-songs?year=2009|title=Best of the 2000s - Pop Songs|accessdate=January 9, 2012|work=Billboard }}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> On January 31, 2008, "Because of You" was certified [[RIAA certifications|platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="platinum riaa">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&title=Toxic&artist=Britney&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA — Gold & Platinum – January 31, 2008|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> As of March 2013, the song has sold 1,803,000 digital copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1550541/ask-billboard-a-whole-lotta-shake-in-going-on?page=0%2C2|title=Ask Billboard: A Whole Lotta 'Shake'-in' Going On|work=Billboard}}</ref> In Canada, "Because of You" debuted at number 60 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] on the week ending July 14, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100/2007/28|title=Canadian Singles Top 100|date=July 14, 2007|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Two weeks later, the song jumped to a new peak at number 36 and stayed in the position for two weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100/2007/30|title=Canadian Singles Top 100|date=July 28, 2007|accessdate=January 1, 2012|work=Billboard|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> It was certified gold by [[Music Canada]] on December 4, 2007 for shipments over 40,000 units.<ref name=mc>{{cite web|url=http://musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?sa=Kelly+Clarkson |title=Gold and Platinum Search (Kelly Clarkson) |publisher=[[Music Canada]] |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}</ref> The single also appeared and peaked on the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number seven on the week ending December 4, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/uk_singles_top_75/2005/49|title=UK Singles Top 75|date=December 4, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref>
"Because of You" entered the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 99 on the week ending September 3, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2005-09-03/hot-100?order=gainer|title=Hot 100: Week Ending September 3, 2005|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> On November 19, 2005, the song peaked at number seven and became her sixth single to reach the top-ten.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kelly clarkson|chart=all}}|title=Kelly Clarkson Album & Song Chart History|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2005-11-19/hot-100|title=Hot 100: Week of November 19, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard}}</ref> It also topped the [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)|Pop Songs]] chart on the week ending October 29, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=kelly clarkson|chart=all}}|title=Because of You - Kelly Clarkson|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard }}</ref> It became the seventh best selling single of the 2000s decade on the Pop Songs chart complied by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-decade-end/pop-songs?year=2009#/charts-decade-end/pop-songs?year=2009 |title=Best of the 2000s - Pop Songs |accessdate=January 9, 2012 |work=Billboard |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20120103183910/http://www.billboard.com:80/charts-decade-end/pop-songs?year=2009 |archivedate=January 3, 2012 }}</ref> On January 31, 2008, "Because of You" was certified [[RIAA certifications|platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="platinum riaa">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&title=Toxic&artist=Britney&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA — Gold & Platinum – January 31, 2008|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> As of March 2013, the song has sold 1,803,000 digital copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1550541/ask-billboard-a-whole-lotta-shake-in-going-on?page=0%2C2|title=Ask Billboard: A Whole Lotta 'Shake'-in' Going On|work=Billboard}}</ref> In Canada, "Because of You" debuted at number 60 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] on the week ending July 14, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100/2007/28|title=Canadian Singles Top 100|date=July 14, 2007|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Billboard|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Two weeks later, the song jumped to a new peak at number 36 and stayed in the position for two weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100/2007/30|title=Canadian Singles Top 100|date=July 28, 2007|accessdate=January 1, 2012|work=Billboard|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> It was certified gold by [[Music Canada]] on December 4, 2007 for shipments over 40,000 units.<ref name=mc>{{cite web|url=http://musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?sa=Kelly+Clarkson |title=Gold and Platinum Search (Kelly Clarkson) |publisher=[[Music Canada]] |accessdate=January 11, 2012}}</ref> The single also appeared and peaked on the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number seven on the week ending December 4, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/uk_singles_top_75/2005/49|title=UK Singles Top 75|date=December 4, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref>


In Australia, the song debuted and peaked at number four on the issue dated December 5, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/australia_singles_top_50/2005/49|title=Australian Singles Top 100|date=December 5, 2005|accessdate=January 1, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> It was certified [[list of music recording certifications|gold]] by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) for shipments over 35,000 units.<ref name="gold aria">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-singles-2005.htm|title=ARIA Charts&nbsp;— Accreditations – 2005 Singles|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> The song became the 58th best-selling single in Australia in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/ARIACharts-EndofYearCharts-Top100Singles2006.htm|title=ARIA Charts&nbsp;— End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2006|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> In New Zealand, "Because of You" debuted on [[New Zealand Singles Chart]] at number 37 on the week ending December 5, 2005,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/nz_singles_top_40/2005/49|title=New Zealand Top 40|date=December 5, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and peaked at number 19 two weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/nz_singles_top_40/2005/51|title=New Zealand Top 40|date=December 19, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> On the week ending March 20, 2006, "Because of You" debuted at number eight on the [[Media Control Charts|German Singles Chart]].<ref name="German">{{cite web|url=http://musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/title/Clarkson%2CKelly/Because+Of+You/single|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You (single)|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=[[Media Control Charts]]|publisher=PhonoNet GmbH}}</ref> Three weeks later, it peaked at number four and stayed in the position for three consecutive weeks.<ref name="German"/> The song was certified gold by [[Bundesverband Musikindustrie|The Federal Association of Music Industry]] for shipments over 150,000 copies.<ref name="gold german">{{cite web|url=http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank/?action=suche&strTitel=Because+of+You&strInterpret=&strTtArt=alle&strAwards=checked|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You |accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=[[Bundesverband Musikindustrie]]|language=German|publisher=PhonoNet GmbH}}</ref> In Europe, "Because of You" received a commercial success. The song topped the charts in the Netherlands<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/dutch_top_40/2006/05|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=February 4, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and Switzerland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/swiss_singles_top_75/2006/12|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=March 26, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and reached the top five in Austria,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/austria_singles_top_75/2006/15|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=April 19, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Belgium (Flanders),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/belgium_singles_top_50/2006/12|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=March 25, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/ireland_singles_top_50/2005/48|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=December 1, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and Norway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/norway_singles_top_20/2006/14|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=April 4, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref>
In Australia, the song debuted and peaked at number four on the issue dated December 5, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/australia_singles_top_50/2005/49|title=Australian Singles Top 100|date=December 5, 2005|accessdate=January 1, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> It was certified [[list of music recording certifications|gold]] by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) for shipments over 35,000 units.<ref name="gold aria">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-singles-2005.htm|title=ARIA Charts&nbsp;— Accreditations – 2005 Singles|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> The song became the 58th best-selling single in Australia in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/ARIACharts-EndofYearCharts-Top100Singles2006.htm|title=ARIA Charts&nbsp;— End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2006|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=January 7, 2012}}</ref> In New Zealand, "Because of You" debuted on [[New Zealand Singles Chart]] at number 37 on the week ending December 5, 2005,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/nz_singles_top_40/2005/49|title=New Zealand Top 40|date=December 5, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and peaked at number 19 two weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/nz_singles_top_40/2005/51|title=New Zealand Top 40|date=December 19, 2005|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> On the week ending March 20, 2006, "Because of You" debuted at number eight on the [[Media Control Charts|German Singles Chart]].<ref name="German">{{cite web|url=http://musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/title/Clarkson%2CKelly/Because+Of+You/single|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You (single)|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=[[Media Control Charts]]|publisher=PhonoNet GmbH}}</ref> Three weeks later, it peaked at number four and stayed in the position for three consecutive weeks.<ref name="German"/> The song was certified gold by [[Bundesverband Musikindustrie|The Federal Association of Music Industry]] for shipments over 150,000 copies.<ref name="gold german">{{cite web|url=http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank/?action=suche&strTitel=Because+of+You&strInterpret=&strTtArt=alle&strAwards=checked|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You |accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=[[Bundesverband Musikindustrie]]|language=German|publisher=PhonoNet GmbH}}</ref> In Europe, "Because of You" received a commercial success. The song topped the charts in the Netherlands<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/dutch_top_40/2006/05|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=February 4, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and Switzerland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/swiss_singles_top_75/2006/12|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=March 26, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and reached the top five in Austria,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/austria_singles_top_75/2006/15|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=April 19, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Belgium (Flanders),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/belgium_singles_top_50/2006/12|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=March 25, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/ireland_singles_top_50/2005/48|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=December 1, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref> and Norway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/norway_singles_top_20/2006/14|title=Kelly Clarkson - Because of You|date=April 4, 2005|accessdate=January 8, 2012|publisher=acharts.us}}</ref>
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According to McEntire, Clarkson was the first singer to pair up with her for the album ''[[Reba: Duets]]'' (2007).<ref name="pair">{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-09-18-reba-main_N.htm|title=Kelly Clarkson finds her idol in Reba McEntire|date=September 19, 2007|accessdate=January 9, 2012|last=Mansfield |first=Brian|work=USA Today. Gannett Company}}</ref> She also claimed that "Because of You" was not the original song to be included in the album; it was another song that she recorded with Clarkson, titled "A Lot Like You."<ref name="Scripps Networks Interactive">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gactv.com/gac/home/article/0,,GAC_26057_5634431,00.html|title=Reba's Heartfelt Duet with Kelly Clarkson|date=July 18, 2007|work=[[Great American Country]]|publisher=[[Scripps Networks Interactive]]|accessdate=January 10, 2012}}</ref> McEntire explained that it was Narvel, her husband, who convinced her to go back in the studio and record "Because of You" after he heard both McEntire and Clarkson rehearsing the song.<ref name="pair"/> She expressed, "Narvel saw it. That wasn't one of the songs we had talked about recording – matter of fact, Kelly and I had already recorded a song, 'A Lot Like You,' for the duet project, and he said, 'You've got to do this one together,' so we did."<ref name="Scripps Networks Interactive"/> Musically, the song is different from the original version. Thom Jhurek of [[Allmusic]] described the duet version as "a big, overblown power ballad" which incorporates "guitars compressed to the breaking point, sweeping strings, and enormous crashing cymbals."<ref name="thom">{{Cite news|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reba-duets-r1205391/review|title=Reba Duets|first=Thom|last=Jhurek|accessdate=January 10, 2012|work=Allmusic}}</ref> The use of violin was also incorporated into the duet, giving it a melodramatic quality that was deemed "unnecessary" by Nancy Dunham of Blogcritics.<ref name="blogcritics">{{Cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-reba-mcentire-reba-duets/|title=Music Review: Reba McEntire - Reba Duets|date=October 15, 2007|first=Nancy|last=Dunham|accessdate=January 10, 2012|work=Blogcritics|publisher=Technorati, Inc}}{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref> The song was officially sent to radio stations on May 15, 2007, as the lead single from the album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052195/mcentire-surrounded-by-stars-on-reba-duets|title=McEntire Surrounded By Stars On 'Reba Duets'|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 10, 2012}}</ref> It was added to country radio playlists on May 28, 2007.<ref name="us_radio">[http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=05/28/2007&Format=4 Country – Week Of: May 28, 2007 ] [[Radio & Records]]. May 28, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2012</ref>
According to McEntire, Clarkson was the first singer to pair up with her for the album ''[[Reba: Duets]]'' (2007).<ref name="pair">{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-09-18-reba-main_N.htm|title=Kelly Clarkson finds her idol in Reba McEntire|date=September 19, 2007|accessdate=January 9, 2012|last=Mansfield |first=Brian|work=USA Today. Gannett Company}}</ref> She also claimed that "Because of You" was not the original song to be included in the album; it was another song that she recorded with Clarkson, titled "A Lot Like You."<ref name="Scripps Networks Interactive">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gactv.com/gac/home/article/0,,GAC_26057_5634431,00.html|title=Reba's Heartfelt Duet with Kelly Clarkson|date=July 18, 2007|work=[[Great American Country]]|publisher=[[Scripps Networks Interactive]]|accessdate=January 10, 2012}}</ref> McEntire explained that it was Narvel, her husband, who convinced her to go back in the studio and record "Because of You" after he heard both McEntire and Clarkson rehearsing the song.<ref name="pair"/> She expressed, "Narvel saw it. That wasn't one of the songs we had talked about recording – matter of fact, Kelly and I had already recorded a song, 'A Lot Like You,' for the duet project, and he said, 'You've got to do this one together,' so we did."<ref name="Scripps Networks Interactive"/> Musically, the song is different from the original version. Thom Jhurek of [[Allmusic]] described the duet version as "a big, overblown power ballad" which incorporates "guitars compressed to the breaking point, sweeping strings, and enormous crashing cymbals."<ref name="thom">{{Cite news|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reba-duets-r1205391/review|title=Reba Duets|first=Thom|last=Jhurek|accessdate=January 10, 2012|work=Allmusic}}</ref> The use of violin was also incorporated into the duet, giving it a melodramatic quality that was deemed "unnecessary" by Nancy Dunham of Blogcritics.<ref name="blogcritics">{{Cite news|url=http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-reba-mcentire-reba-duets/ |title=Music Review: Reba McEntire - Reba Duets |date=October 15, 2007 |first=Nancy |last=Dunham |accessdate=January 10, 2012 |work=Blogcritics |publisher=Technorati, Inc |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20111111071129/http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-reba-mcentire-reba-duets/ |archivedate=November 11, 2011 }}</ref> The song was officially sent to radio stations on May 15, 2007, as the lead single from the album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052195/mcentire-surrounded-by-stars-on-reba-duets|title=McEntire Surrounded By Stars On 'Reba Duets'|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 10, 2012}}</ref> It was added to country radio playlists on May 28, 2007.<ref name="us_radio">[http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=05/28/2007&Format=4 Country – Week Of: May 28, 2007 ] [[Radio & Records]]. May 28, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2012</ref>


===Critical reception===
===Critical reception===

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"Because of You"
Song

"Because of You" is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody. It was released on August 16, 2005 by RCA Records, as the third single from Breakaway. Clarkson originally wrote "Because of You" when she was 16 years old to cope with the emotional distress caused by her parents' divorce. She wanted the song to be included on her debut studio album, Thankful (2003), but her record label thought that it was not suitable to be included in the album. She then polished the song with Hodges and Moody before successfully convincing her label to include it on Breakaway.

Lyrically, "Because of You" explores the pain of a deteriorating relationship with her father. Critics noted that the lyrics are Clarkson's ode to her father. The song begins with a piano-led melody and as it launches into the chorus, the sound of a roaring guitar becomes apparent. Critically, "Because of You" was lauded by music critics, who praised its expressive lyrics, creative arrangement and Clarkson's vocal prowess. It became one of Clarkson's most successful singles around the world; in the United States, it peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 1.5 million digital downloads. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, "Because of You" topped the charts in the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland as well as reaching the top ten in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Vadim Perelman. Clarkson wrote the treatment for the video herself in order to reflect the pain that she felt due to her parents' divorce. The video's plot centers on Clarkson engaging in a heated argument with her husband in front of her child before realizing that she was repeating her parents' mistake. It won in the category for Best Female Video at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. "Because of You" was performed live at numerous venues, including the My December Tour (2007) as well as the All I Ever Wanted Tour (2009). It was covered by several artists including Ronan Parke, who was a runner-up in the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent. In 2007, the song was recorded by Reba McEntire as a duet with Clarkson, which was released as a lead single for McEntire's album Reba: Duets.

Background and writing

"My biggest song worldwide is Because of You, and … you may as well grab a knife. That song really is the most depressing one I've ever written. I tried to get it on Thankful, and was laughed at and told I wasn't a good writer. So then I tried to get it on Breakaway – and the label saw the results, people responding to it, and allowed it to become a single. Then took credit for its success, of course."

—Clarkson on trying to get the track into her album, Thankful. [1]

"Because of You" was written by Clarkson, David Hodges and Ben Moody while the production was handled by Hodges and Moody.[2] They also wrote and produced another track, titled "Addicted", that appeared in Clarkson's album Breakaway (2004).[3] Clarkson originally wrote "Because of You" when she was 16 years old as a means of coping with the emotional distress caused by the divorce of her parents.[4] She wrote the lyrics of the song in less than 25 minutes.[5]

In an interview with The Guardian, Clarkson said that she wanted to include the song in her first album, Thankful (2003), but she was laughed at.[1] Then, she took the initiative to polish the song by sending a tape to Moody and worked with Hodges as her songwriting partner. Clarkson explained, "Hearing the Evanescence album, you can obviously tell that David and Ben have a real passion for music and that big kind of background. And I have a big voice and I like the music to match it, so it was a real dream team."[3]

According to Moody, he was very impressed with Clarkson and the song itself, saying "She had these ideas already in place for songs; all I really had to do was build music around them and develop them. It was quite easy."[2] Clarkson also admitted that "Because of You" is the most depressing song she has ever written.[1] Despite the revelation, she told Entertainment Weekly in August 2011 that she wanted to be remembered for the song because she had to work hard to get it on Breakaway (2004) when everyone was against it. She added, "I think I’m most proud of that song – just getting it on an album because no one liked it until it hit no. 1 worldwide and everybody was on board."[6]

Composition

"Because of You" (2004)
"Because of You" is a piano ballad composed in F minor.
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"Because of You" is a piano ballad[7] with a length of three minutes and 39 seconds.[8] It is set in common time and has a moderate tempo of 69 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of F minor, and then modulated to the key of G minor, with Clarkson's vocal range spanning over two octaves from Ab3 to Eb5.[9] Tony Heywood of MusicOMH noted that the song's piano arrangement is reminiscent of Tori Amos.[10] Lyrically, "Because of You" is a fiery ode to Clarkson's father,[11] and begins with Clarkson singing "oohs" over a somber piano which creates a "wintry tone."[12] As the song launches into the chorus, the roaring guitar is evident,[13] and the lyrics, "Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk / Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don’t get hurt," were deemed as "touching" by Dave Donelly of Sputnikmusic.[11]

Critical reception

"Because of You" received universal critical acclaim. Film Laureate of Blogcritics considered "Because of You" and "Where Is Your Heart" as his two favorite songs from Breakaway, writing "[Clarkson] commands these two songs like a seasoned pro and directs herself in her songs the way Steven Spielberg said Barbra Streisand directs herself in her songs as if she's directing an actor in a movie."[14] Dave Donnelly of Sputnikmusic compared the song to Evanescence's "My Immortal" (2003). (Note that two of the songwriters and producers of "My Immortal" were also involved in this track.) He added that Clarkson managed to take the piano-driven song in a different direction with a "stormy, hard blues vocal... avoiding the typical raised-key final chorus cliché along the way".[11] Christa L. Titus of Billboard lauded the song for its absence of schmaltz factor, "only a potent, pained, grown-up anthem of gross betrayal and loss." She concluded her review, writing "it is time for Clarkson to return to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100; she has certainly become the most consistent hope for top 40 staple status."[15] Critics also lauded Clarkson's vocal prowess in the song. Pam Avoledo of Blogcritics thought that vocally, the song is Clarkson's "shining" moment.[16] Tony Heywood of MusicOMH noted that in the song, Clarkson's voice is "full of vulnerability, ache and wounded pride."[10] In May 15, 2007, the song was listed as one of the recipients of BMI Pop Awards.[17] At the 24th ASCAP Pop Music Awards, the song was honoured with the Most Performed Songs award.[18] On July 2008, BBC News reported that according to Performing Right Society, "Because of You" was the second most played song in the United Kingdom over the last five years, following Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" (2005).[19] On March 5, 2013, Billboard, ranked the song #7 in its list of Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time.[20]

Chart performance

"Because of You" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99 on the week ending September 3, 2005.[21] On November 19, 2005, the song peaked at number seven and became her sixth single to reach the top-ten.[22][23] It also topped the Pop Songs chart on the week ending October 29, 2005.[24] It became the seventh best selling single of the 2000s decade on the Pop Songs chart complied by Billboard.[25] On January 31, 2008, "Because of You" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[26] As of March 2013, the song has sold 1,803,000 digital copies in the United States.[27] In Canada, "Because of You" debuted at number 60 on the Canadian Hot 100 on the week ending July 14, 2007.[28] Two weeks later, the song jumped to a new peak at number 36 and stayed in the position for two weeks.[29] It was certified gold by Music Canada on December 4, 2007 for shipments over 40,000 units.[30] The single also appeared and peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number seven on the week ending December 4, 2005.[31]

In Australia, the song debuted and peaked at number four on the issue dated December 5, 2005.[32] It was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments over 35,000 units.[33] The song became the 58th best-selling single in Australia in 2006.[34] In New Zealand, "Because of You" debuted on New Zealand Singles Chart at number 37 on the week ending December 5, 2005,[35] and peaked at number 19 two weeks later.[36] On the week ending March 20, 2006, "Because of You" debuted at number eight on the German Singles Chart.[37] Three weeks later, it peaked at number four and stayed in the position for three consecutive weeks.[37] The song was certified gold by The Federal Association of Music Industry for shipments over 150,000 copies.[38] In Europe, "Because of You" received a commercial success. The song topped the charts in the Netherlands[39] and Switzerland,[40] and reached the top five in Austria,[41] Belgium (Flanders),[42] Ireland[43] and Norway.[44]

Music video

Development

The accompanying music video for "Because of You" was directed by Vadim Perelman and was produced by Rhonda Vernet.[45] Clarkson wrote the treatment for the video herself in order to reflect the pain that she felt due to her parents' divorce.[46] Nevertheless, Clarkson also allowed Perelman to take control of the production of the video.[47] According to Perelman, he wanted to create a disconnection to show "that this kind of dysfunctional family can exist anywhere."[48] In an interview with MTV News, Clarkson confessed that the video is sad, rationalizing, "It's a sad song, so the video obviously has to follow that. But it ends really happy and everything and the family, my family, ends up breaking the cycle of my parents."[47] Since the music video deals specifically with her parents' divorce, Clarkson had to seek for her parents' permission. She explained,

"It's very close to home [for me]. I OK'd it with my family and everything because they think it's important, because we're obviously very different now than we were when we were younger. And it's important for people to see that raw kind of emotion that happens in life. It sucks sometimes, so it's important to see that I think. And that's what we're portraying in the video."[47]

In the video, the younger version of Clarkson is played by Kennedy Nöel, the daughter of her musical director, Jason Halbert.[49] The video premiered on October 3, 2005, on Total Request Live.[48]

Synopsis

Clarkson and her younger self (Kennedy Nöel) in the music video of "Because of You."

The video starts at the Clarksons' household. There, she and her husband are engaged in a heated argument and he threatens to smash down a picture of the family at one point. Time freezes still and her husband becomes immobile; Clarkson, however, is immune to this. Looking around her house, she sees her younger self. Hand in hand, the younger and older versions of Clarkson relive her troubled childhood as various painful memories are seen such as the younger Clarkson making a picture for her father who tosses it into the sink while talking on the phone and Clarkson's mother making an unappreciated dinner for her father as she puts the father's dinner into the bin. These events drive her mother to the point of taking pills while she begins closing the bedroom door and begins crying in front of the younger Clarkson. The breaking point is finally seen when Clarkson's parents have a physical fight and throw objects at each other. Soon after, Clarkson's father packs his bags and leaves. The older Clarkson runs back in time to the present and instead of fighting with her husband, they make up. They then see that their daughter in the video had seen them fight, and they embrace her and each other. Throughout the music video, Clarkson is shown singing on the front porch, her mother's bed and a room full of mirrors, reflecting an image of her younger self.[47] Note that Kelly is holding Kennedy's hand in the scene where the childhood memories are revealed.

Reception and accolades

Elizabeth Black of VH1 ranked the music video at number four in her list of "Five Emotive Music Video Performances." She reasoned, "Kelly Clarkson practically sobs her way through this hurt and angry expression of the pain that the narrator’s father has caused her through his absence and lack of love."[50] The music video won the category of Best Female Video at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.[51] This marks the second time Clarkson has won the same category two years in a row; her first win in the category was at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards for the music video of "Since U Been Gone."[52] The music video was also nominated in the category of Viewer's Choice Award,[53] but lost to Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance" (2005).[54] At the 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards, the music video won the category of People's Choice: Favourite International Artist.[55] The video was also nominated at the 2006 MTV Australia Video Music Awards in the category of Best Pop Video,[56] but lost to Ashlee Simpson's "Boyfriend" (2005).[57] According to Jocelyn Vena of MTV, the video for "Because of You" was referenced in Taylor Swift's music video for "Mine" (2010), writing "When Swift's character remembers the fights her parents used to have, her memories mirror Clarkson's attempts to exorcise the demons of her past to find love in her future."[58]

Live performances

Clarkson performed "Because of You" at the 48th Grammy Awards which took place on February 8, 2006, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Donning a red dress and singing from beside a grand piano, her performance in that event garnered positive reviews from critics. Elysa Gardner of USA Today lauded Clarkson's performance and ranked it as one of the three best performances, writing, "The pre-performance clip of a girlish-looking Clarkson emphasized how little Kelly has matured. The girl most likely to escape the American Idol stigma was in fine, creamy voice, and kept the Mariah-esque riffing to a minimum."[59] Robert Lloyd of Los Angeles Times considered Clarkson's performance as one of the highlights in the event and described her performance as a "thin-skinned rendition [...] in which her whole being seemed involved."[60] Yahoo! Music praised Clarkson's rendition of the song, calling it "perfectly fine" despite the saying that it was "a little reminiscent of those many mediocre, superficial ballads trotted out on 'Idol.'"[61] On August 21, 2007, Clarkson performed "Because of You" and "Never Again" (2007) on the fifth season of Canadian Idol.[62]

"Because of You" was performed at the My December Tour (2007). Clarkson's performance of the song was accompanied only by Wurlitzer organ that earned her a prolonged ovation when she sent her voice soaring into the rafters.[63] While touring at Beacon Theatre, New York City, Clarkson performed the song using only one keyboard, which was deemed by Donna Freydkin of USA Today as the most memorable moment of the event.[64] She also performed the song using only a keyboard as an instrument during her tour at Massey Hall, Toronto.[65] "Because of You" was also performed at the All I Ever Wanted Tour (2009). Clarkson's performance of the song during the tour in the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, was given a positive review by Jim Cantiello of MTV. He explained that Clarkson's powerful rendition "literally stopped the show [...] for almost 30 seconds because the audience erupted in such wild applause."[66] Caryn Ganz of Rolling Stone noted that Clarkson sang the song to pay homage to Reba McEntire who was in the audience.[67]

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Recording
Personnel

Source:[71]

Charts and certifications

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[33] Gold 35,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[114] Platinum 100,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[115] Gold 4,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[30] Gold 20,000*
Germany (BVMI)[38] Gold 150,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[116] 2× Platinum 20,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[117] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[118] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[119] August 16, 2005 Contemporary hit radio RCA Records
Australia[120] November 27, 2005 Maxi single Sony BMG
United Kingdom November 28, 2005 CD single[121]
Maxi single[122]
Germany[123] February 17, 2006 Digital download
Germany[124] February 24, 2006 CD single

Cover versions

Lisa Tucker covered the song on the fifth season of American Idol in 2006. However, her performance was met with negative reviews from the judges and she was consequently eliminated from the show.[125][126] On June 4, 2011, Britain's Got Talent contestant, Ronan Parke covered "Because of You" in the finale of the fifth series of the show. His performance garnered standing ovation from the audience as well as the four judges.[127] Parke also recorded the song and included it in his debut album, Ronan Parke. In an interview with Digital Spy, Parke stated that it was really challenging to record "Because of You." He added, "I asked the producer if we could leave out some of the big notes. We left them until the end and I was actually a bit scared by the noise that came out of me - I didn't know I could sound that loud!"[128] "Because of You" was also covered by Kim Bo Kyung, who was a contestant in South Korean singing competition show, Superstar K2. Her performance received positive response from the judges and was considered as one of the highlights in the show even though she failed to advance into the Top 11.[129] Following her elimination, she recorded the studio version of "Because of You" which was released as a digital download by Sony Music Entertainment due to an overwhelming demand.[130] She also received a personal video message from Clarkson who gave her words of advice and support.[131] The song also was covered by Orange Caramel, a South Korean girl group, on Christmas Day for MBC's special programme, "ICON".[132]

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson version

"Because of You"
Song

In 2007, Clarkson re-recorded "Because of You" as a duet with American country singer Reba McEntire. The song was released as a single on May 15, 2007, as the lead single for McEntire's album, Reba: Duets. The duet garnered mixed reviews from critics who felt that even though McEntire's singing was pleasant, she brought nothing new to the song. At the 50th Grammy Awards, McEntire and Clarkson received a nomination for Best Vocal Country Collaboration for the song. In the United States, "Because of You" became McEntire's seventh song to peak at number two at Hot Country Songs. It also became Clarkson's first song to appear on the chart. The music video was directed by Roman White which depicts McEntire and Clarkson as two retro Hollywood lounge singers. The plot centers on Clarkson's relationship with her abusive partner which is witnessed by McEntire. The song was performed live by the two singers in various venues, notably at the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards and during their 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour.

Background and composition

"Because of You" (2007)
A 21 second sample of "Because of You", which incorporates the sound of guitar, strings, cymbals and violin.
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According to McEntire, Clarkson was the first singer to pair up with her for the album Reba: Duets (2007).[133] She also claimed that "Because of You" was not the original song to be included in the album; it was another song that she recorded with Clarkson, titled "A Lot Like You."[134] McEntire explained that it was Narvel, her husband, who convinced her to go back in the studio and record "Because of You" after he heard both McEntire and Clarkson rehearsing the song.[133] She expressed, "Narvel saw it. That wasn't one of the songs we had talked about recording – matter of fact, Kelly and I had already recorded a song, 'A Lot Like You,' for the duet project, and he said, 'You've got to do this one together,' so we did."[134] Musically, the song is different from the original version. Thom Jhurek of Allmusic described the duet version as "a big, overblown power ballad" which incorporates "guitars compressed to the breaking point, sweeping strings, and enormous crashing cymbals."[135] The use of violin was also incorporated into the duet, giving it a melodramatic quality that was deemed "unnecessary" by Nancy Dunham of Blogcritics.[136] The song was officially sent to radio stations on May 15, 2007, as the lead single from the album.[137] It was added to country radio playlists on May 28, 2007.[138]

Critical reception

The song received mixed reviews from critics. Lana Cooper of PopMatters loved the duet and deemed it as "the most unique track on the album."[139] She also felt that McEntire and Clarkson complemented each other in the song, writing "The double-feature cover of Clarkson’s hit showcases two women with exceptional and distinctive voices playing to one another’s strengths."[139] The same opinion was echoed by Nancy Dunham of Blogcritics who believed that "the two use just the right amount of vocal passion to make the ardent lyrics come alive, but stay out of the cheese zone."[136] Scott Sexton of About.com lauded the duet version of the song, writing "As of now anything Reba touches turns to gold, but with this hit alone she has a great shot at platinum."[140] Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe praised McEntire's beautiful singing although he said that she did not bring "anything new" to the song.[141] He also added that the song "had the potential to be reworked into an interesting mother/daughter confrontation" but he was disappointed because McEntire did not change the viewpoints of the song.[141] He graded the production of the song as "C-", writing "The end result is the song doesn’t make any sense, and is just confusing to listen to."[142] Thom Jurek of Allmusic criticized the instrumentation of the song, saying "This could have been a Meat Loaf reject from Bat Out of Hell II."[135] Gayle Thompson of The Boot ranked "Because of You" at number ten in her list of "Top 20 Reba McEntire songs."[143] She also included both McEntire and Clarkson at number six for their duet of "Because of You" in her list of "Cross Country: Top 10 Country-Pop Duets."[144] Gary Trust of Billboard listed the pair as one of the 10 all-female hit collaborations that have scaled Billboard charts in recent years.[145] On March 5, 2013, Billboard ranked the song #71 in its list of Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time.[146]

At the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, McEntire and Clarkson received a nomination in the category of Musical Event of the Year for "Because of You," but lost to Tracy Lawrence with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw for their collaboration in "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" (2006).[147] At the 50th Grammy Awards, McEntire and Clarkson received a nomination in the category of Best Vocal Country Collaboration for the song, but lost to Willie Nelson and Ray Price.[148] The pair also received a nomination for the Vocal Event of the Year at the 2008 Academy of Country Music, but lost to Tracy Lawrence with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw for their collaboration in "Find Out Who Your Friends Are".[149] At the 2008 ASCAP Country Music Awards, the song was honoured with the Most Performed Songs award.[150]

Chart performance

Image of two blond women walking down a step of stairs on the stage. An image of guitarist is seen standing next to them. Behind them, a set of drum and a cello are seen.
McEntire and Clarkson singing "Because of You" as part of the encore in 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour.

In the United States, "Because of You" debuted at number 42 on the Hot Country Songs on the week ending June 2, 2007.[151][152][153] On the week ending September 8, 2007, the song jumped to its new peak at number two and was held off the top spot by Rodney Atkins' "These Are My People" (2007).[154] It became McEntire's seventh song to peak at number two, and her first in over ten years.[155] Had the song jumped to number one, it would have been McEntire's 23rd number one song on the chart as well as the first remake of a pop song to top Hot Country Songs since Mark Chesnutt's cover of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" spent two weeks at number one in 1999.[156] "Because of You" also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 52,[157] and peaked at number 50.[158] In Canada, the song peaked at number 36 on the week ending July 21, 2007.[159]

Music video

The music video, directed by Roman White, debuted on June 21, 2007.[160][161] It depicts McEntire and Clarkson as 1930's Hollywood lounge singers. In the video, McEntire encounters Clarkson attempting to conceal a bruise inflicted by the latter's abusive partner. When Clarkson's boyfriend is fighting with her, McEntire leaves the dressing room. While performing on stage, Clarkson witnesses her boyfriend played by Andrew M. Springer flirting with another woman. After the performance, she smashes a vase out of anger in the dressing room. Her boyfriend enters the room to take her out for the rest of the evening. Though apprehensive, Clarkson leaves on his arm before looking back uncertainly at McEntire, who uncomfortably fiddles with a hairbrush as she watches them leave. The music video hit number one on CMT's Top 20 Countdown on September 13, 2007.[162] At the 2008 CMT Music Awards, the music video received nominations for three awards. It received a nomination for the Video of the Year, but lost to Taylor Swift's "Our Song" (2007) and for the Collaborative Video of the Year, but lost to Bon Jovi featuring LeAnn Rimes, "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" (2007). Roman White, who directed the music video, received a nomination for the Video Director of the Year, but lost to Michael Salomon.[163]

Live performances

McEntire and Clarkson first performed "Because of You" together at the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2007.[164] A month later, the pair performed the song in an episode of CMT Crossroads at Ryman Auditorium which debuted on Country Music Television on June 24, 2007.[165] On September 19, 2007, they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show where they sang the song together.[166] "Because of You" was also performed as the encore of the 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour (2008), a co-headlining concert tour by McEntire and Clarkson.[167]

Track listing

Digital Download
  1. "Because of You" - 3:40
  2. "Because of You" (Napster Live) - 3:30
Digital EP
  1. "Because of You" - 3:39
  2. "Since U Been Gone" (Live) - 3:21
  3. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Radio) - 3:57
Dance Vault Mixes
  1. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Radio) - 3:58
  2. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Club Mix) - 6:21
  3. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Club with Intro Breakdown) - 6:20
  4. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Dub) - 7:50
  5. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Club Instrumental) - 6:22
  6. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Radio Instrumental) - 3:56
  7. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Remix) [Acoustic Version without Strings] - 3:49
  8. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Acoustic) - 3:49
  9. "Because of You" (Jason Nevins Acapella) - 3:52

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[168] 36
US Billboard Hot 100[169] 50
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[170] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2007) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[171] 33

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