Somebody's Heartbreak
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"Somebody's Heartbreak" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Hunter Hayes. It was released in October 2012 as the third single from his debut studio album, Hunter Hayes. Hayes co-wrote the song with Andrew Dorff and Luke Laird.[1]
Content
The song is an invitation to an aspiring lover, telling her that "if you're gonna be somebody's heartbreak, be mine." The song is in 4/4 time signature and the key of B-flat major, with a main chord pattern of B♭maj9-E♭maj9 and an approximate tempo of 76 beats per minute.[2]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that it "combines the pop sensibility of 'Storm Warning' with the passion and power of 'Wanted.'"[3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that it "features some groovy guitar, mandolins and a soulful vocal from Hunter that finds him singing a lyrical pick-up line that is cleverly written."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Joel Stewart and premiered in December 2012.[5] It featured clips from his concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and from autograph signings.
Chart performance
"Somebody's Heartbreak" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of November 3, 2012.[6]
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 66 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 54 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 24 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 28 |
Radio dates and release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | October 22, 2012 | Country radio |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 761,000[14] |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Wilbur, Sam (November 12, 2012). "Hunter Hayes, 'Somebody's Heartbreak' -- New Song". AOL Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ "'Somebody's Heartbreak' sheet music". MusicNotes.com. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (October 9, 2012). "Hunter Hayes, 'Somebody's Heartbreak' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (October 5, 2012). "The Weekly Single Recap: October 5, 2012". Roughstock. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Hunter Hayes (Cajun) : Somebody's Heartbreak". Country Music Television. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ Morris, Edward (October 27, 2012). "It's Jason Aldean All Over the Charts, With Taylor Swift Still Holding Top Song". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hunter Hayes Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2013: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Matt Bjorke (May 1, 2013). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles: The Week of May 1 2013: George Jones Hits Chart; Darius and FGL Tops". Roughstock. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ "American single certifications – Hunter Hayes – Somebody%27s Heartbreak". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 10, 2014.