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| Single by Taproot | ||||
| from the album Blue-Sky Research | ||||
| Released | 2005 | |||
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| Length | 4:29 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Toby Wright | |||
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Birthday is the second and final single from Taproot's third album, Blue-Sky Research . The song is the band's last to be released through Atlantic Records following poor album sales. "Birthday" was co-written by music producer Bob Marlette.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Birthday" | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Birthday" (radio edit) | 4:02 |
The radio edit of the song omits the heavy section of the bridge and the screamed vocals.
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [2] | 39 |
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