Flake (song)
| "Flake" | |
|---|---|
| Song |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Billboard |  [1] |
"Flake" is a song written and sung by Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single[1] and was released as the only single from his album Brushfire Fairytales.[2][3][4]
"Flake" features Ben Harper on Weissenborn slide guitar and Tommy Jordan on steel drums.[1]
"Flake" was a minor success for Johnson in the United States, being his first entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 73.[5] It was a major success in New Zealand, reaching the top ten where it peaked at number 6. It remains Johnson's sole top 10 hit and his most successful single there.[6]
Despite being only a minor success in the United States in chart position, peaking at number 22 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart, it is a popular song in live performances and still garners radio airplay.
Track listing
- "Flake" - 4:43
- "Flake (Live)" - 4:28
- "It's All Understood" - 3:35
- "Inaudible Melodies" - 3:39
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 73 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[11] | 6 |
References
- ^ a b c Orshoski, Wes (March 23, 2002). "Reviews & Previews; Rock: Jack Johnson "Flake" (4:38)". Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Weiner, American. "Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberley. "Jack Johnson Rocks Mellow Set at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre: Concert Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Jack Johnson". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Jack Johnson's Hawaiian Fairytale". billboard.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Jack Johnson - Flake - Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Top Selling Singles of 2003 – The Official New Zealand Music Charts". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Retrieved September 18, 2014.