Breathe Easy

Last updated

"Breathe Easy"
Blue breath easy.jpg
Single by Blue
from the album Guilty
B-side
  • "Taste It"
  • "Whatever Happens"
Released22 March 2004 (2004-03-22)
Studio DeeKay (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Genre Pop
Length
  • 4:35 (album version)
  • 3:40 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lars Halvor Jensen
  • Martin Michael Larsson
Blue singles chronology
"Signed, Seals, Delivered I'm Yours"
(2003)		"Breathe Easy"
(2004)		"Bubblin'"
(2004)
Music video
"Breathe Easy" on YouTube
Italian version on YouTube

"Breathe Easy" is a song written by Lars Halvor Jensen, Martin Michael Larsson and Lee Ryan and released by the British boy band Blue. The song was included on their third studio album, Guilty (2003). It was released as a single on 22 March 2004 in the United Kingdom and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.

Contents

An Italian version of the song, entitled "A chi mi dice" (English: "To Those Who Tell Me"), was released as a single in France and Italy, with lyrics written by Tiziano Ferro. [1] This version topped the Italian Singles Chart for eight weeks was Italy's best-selling single of 2004. It also charted in France, where it peaked at number 15.

Critical reception

The song received mixed to positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Tiscali Music's review said of band-member and song co-writer "Lee Ryan proves to be more than just a pretty face with his co-written ballad 'Breathe Easy'", while they wrote about the song "'Breathe Easy' is a hauntingly beautiful track" and "[Blue] are fast becoming one of the biggest bands in Britain and with this majestic song they've just taken another step towards the pop summit". [2] In an album review by The Guardian 's Betty Clarke, "Breathe Easy" was described as a "Westlife-ish horror". [3]

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits for "Breathe Easy" are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes. [4] Additional personnel for "A chi mi dice" are lifted from the Italian CD single liner notes. [8]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI) [35] Gold150,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [36] Silver200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United Kingdom22 March 2004CD [37]
Japan31 March 2004 [38]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">U Make Me Wanna (Blue song)</span> 2003 single by Blue

"U Make Me Wanna" is a song by English boy band Blue. It was released as the third and final single from their second studio album, One Love (2002). It was released on 17 March 2003 in the United Kingdom and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Not Such an Innocent Girl</span> 2001 single by Victoria Beckham

"Not Such an Innocent Girl" is the debut solo single by English singer Victoria Beckham. It was released on 17 September 2001 as the lead single from her self-titled debut solo album. It was the United Kingdom's 163rd best-seller of the year, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart. The song was originally recorded by American singer Willa Ford. However, her version was only performed live and never officially released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One Love (Blue song)</span> 2002 single by Blue

"One Love" is a song by English boy band Blue. Co-written by the band and StarGate, who also produced the track, it was released in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2002 as the lead single from their second studio album, One Love (2002). It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and entered the top 10 in Denmark, Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand. "One Love" has received a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), representing sales and streams of at least 400,000 units in the UK. The song's music video was directed by Cameron Casey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breathe (Blu Cantrell song)</span> 2002 single by Blu Cantrell

"Breathe" is a song by American singer Blu Cantrell from her second studio album, Bittersweet (2003). A remixed version featuring Sean Paul was released as a single in February 2003, several months after the album version was released in November 2002. The album version of this song was produced and co-written by Ivan Matias and Andrea Martin. The remix featuring Sean Paul was produced by Ivan Matias, Andrea Martin, and Mark Pitts. The song peaked at 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a hit in Europe, most notably in the United Kingdom, where it topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in August 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breathe (Erasure song)</span> 2005 single by Erasure

"Breathe" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure. It was released by Mute Records in the UK and the US as the first single from the band's 11th studio album, Nightbird (2005). Written and produced by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the song was remixed slightly for its radio version. The UK CD single includes CD-ROM information that allowed buyers to download the Digipro software package and use isolated musical tracks of "Breathe" to create their own remixes. For a short time, fans were able to upload their finished "Breathe" remixes to Erasure's website to share with others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honey to the Bee</span> 1999 single by Billie Piper

"Honey to the Bee" is a song by English singer Billie from her debut studio album, Honey to the B (1998). It was released on 22 March 1999 and debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, which became its peak position. It was not a hit in mainland Europe, but it became one of Billie's highest-charting songs in Australia and New Zealand, reaching number six in the former country and number five in the latter. In Australia, it was the 48th-best-selling song of 1999.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">If You Come Back</span> 2001 single by Blue

"If You Come Back" is a song by English boy band Blue, released as the third single from their debut studio album, All Rise (2001). It was written by Ray Ruffin, Nicole Formescu, Ian Hope, and Lee Brennan of boy band 911. The song topped the UK charts for one week becoming their second consecutive number one single release and has received a silver sales status certification for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All Rise (song)</span> 2001 single by Blue

"All Rise" is a song by English boy band Blue. It was released in 21 May 2001 as the lead single from their debut album of the same name. "All Rise" was co-written and produced by Norwegian production team StarGate, who went on to produce several of Blue's biggest hits from 2001 to 2003. The song contains elements from the theme from The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975), composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. StarGate had previously used the sample in their production of "Not for the Dough" (1999) by Norwegian hip hop group Multicyde.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lay Your Hands</span> 2005 single by Simon Webbe

"Lay Your Hands" is the first single released from Blue band member Simon Webbe's debut solo album, Sanctuary. The single peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 2 in Italy, and No. 9 in Spain.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Girlfriend (Billie song)</span> 1998 single by Billie Piper

"Girlfriend" is a song by English singer and actress Billie, released in October 1998 as the second single from her debut album, Honey to the B (1998). It reached number one in the United Kingdom, making her the youngest and first female solo singer to reach the top spot with her first two singles. Outside the UK, "Girlfriend" peaked at number two in New Zealand and reached the top 20 in Ireland. On the American track listing for Honey to the B, the radio mix replaces the original album version. The B-side, "Love Groove", is also included on Honey to the B.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Something Deep Inside</span> 2000 single by Billie Piper

"Something Deep Inside" is a song by English singer turned actress Billie Piper, released as the second single from her second album, Walk of Life (2000), in September 2000. The single debuted and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her last top-10 single and penultimate hit. It also reached the top 20 in Australia and New Zealand, becoming Piper's last song to chart in both countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Want Your Love (Atomic Kitten song)</span> 2000 single by Atomic Kitten

"I Want Your Love" is a song by Atomic Kitten, released as the third single from their debut album, Right Now (2000). The song samples the theme to the 1958 film The Big Country, and it was produced, arranged, recorded, and mixed by Damien Mendis at Metropolis Studios in London.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">See Ya (Atomic Kitten song)</span> 2000 single by Atomic Kitten

"See Ya" is a song by British girl group Atomic Kitten, released as the second single from their debut album, Right Now (2000). The song was written by Stuart Kershaw, Andy McCluskey, and Atomic Kitten-member Liz McClarnon. It was produced by Engine and Pete Craigie, with the radio mix receiving production from Cutfather & Joe. The single peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, reached number 50 in Ireland, and was a minor hit in the Flanders region of Belgium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Right Now (Atomic Kitten song)</span> 1999 single by Atomic Kitten

"Right Now" is the debut single of English girl group Atomic Kitten from their first album of the same name (2000). The song was re-recorded twice: once for the album's 2001 re-issue with new member Jenny Frost and again in 2004 for the group's Greatest Hits album. The 2004 version, titled "Right Now 2004", proved to be a greater international chart success. The song was written by Atomic Kitten founders and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark members Andy McCluskey and Stuart Kershaw.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fly By II</span> 2002 single by Blue

"Fly By II" is a song by English boy band Blue. It was released on 18 March 2002 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, All Rise (2001). The release includes the band's first non-album exclusive, "Love R.I.P". "Fly By II" is a remixed version of the All Rise album track "Fly By", which samples the song "Rise" by Herb Alpert, while the remix samples from the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hypnotize". The remix reached number six on the UK Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Believe My Heart (song)</span> 2004 single by Duncan James and Keedie Babb

"I Believe My Heart" is a duet between Duncan James of English boy band Blue and British soprano Keedie Babb. The song was James' first release as a solo artist, shortly before Blue went on hiatus. The song was written by David Zippel (lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) for use in the Lloyd Webber musical The Woman in White, which premiered the same year. Upon its release in October 2004, the single debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Outside the UK, the song reached the top 20 in Italy and also charted in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Call U Sexy</span> 2004 single by VS

"Call U Sexy" is the second single released by British band VS and the second to be lifted from their debut studio album, All Kinds of Trouble (2004). The song uses a sample of the song "Body Talk" by Imagination. "Call U Sexy" was released on 7 June 2004 and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 37 in Ireland. It was also a minor hit in Flanders and Romania.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Curtain Falls</span> 2004 single by Blue

"Curtain Falls" is a song by English boy band Blue. The song was co-written by the band and StarGate, who produced the track. Stevie Wonder is also credited as a writer due to the sampling of his 1976 song "Pastime Paradise". "Curtain Falls" was released on 8 November 2004 as the first single from Blue's first greatest hits album, Best of Blue (2004). It was the only song from the album released as an official single in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bubblin' (Blue song)</span> 2004 single by Blue

"Bubblin'" is a song by English boy band Blue. The song was released as the fourth and final single from their third studio album, Guilty (2003). Uncredited on the song is girl group L.A.D.É., who performs the rap verse. It was released as a single on 28 June 2004 in the United Kingdom, where it reached nine on the UK Singles Chart. It also became a top-ten hit in Switzerland and Wallonia, as well as a top-five hit in Hungary and Italy. A French version of the song featuring Linkup, titled "You and Me Bubblin'", was released in France and peaked at number 13.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Only Words I Know</span> 2005 single by Blue

"Only Words I Know" is a song by English boy band Blue. It was released on 13 June 2005 as the third and final single from their first greatest hits album, Best of Blue (2004). The song was produced by Copenhaniacs and reached number two in Italy, where it was re-recorded for the Italian market with the subtitle "Italian version". The song also peaked at number 55 on the German Singles Chart.

References

  1. ↑ "Blue (00s) A Chi Mi Dice Europe 5" CD SINGLE (320764)". Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "Blue – 'Breathe Easy' review". Tiscali Music. Tiscali. 22 March 2004. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
  3. ↑ Clarke, Betty (31 October 2003). "Blue: Guilty – Guardian review". The Guardian . London. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
  4. 1 2 Breathe Easy (UK CD1 liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. SINCD58, 0724354794124.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ↑ Breathe Easy (European CD single liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. 0724354851926.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ↑ Breathe Easy (UK CD2 liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. SINDX58, 0724354851407.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ↑ Breathe Easy (Japanese CD single liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. VJCP-12178.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. 1 2 A chi mi dice (Italian CD single liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. 724354867620.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ↑ A chi mi dice (French CD single liner notes). Blue. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2004. 724387060401.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  12. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  13. ↑ "Top Lista Hrvatskog Radija". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy". Tracklisten. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "Hits of the World – Eurochart Hot 100". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 10 April 2004. p. 55. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  16. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  17. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  18. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Breathe Easy". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  19. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Blue" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  20. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  21. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  22. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy". VG-lista. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  23. ↑ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 34, saptamina 23.08 – 29.08, 2004" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on 18 January 2005. Retrieved 16 May 2020.See LW position.
  24. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  25. ↑ "Blue – Breathe Easy". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  26. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  27. ↑ "Jahreshitparade Singles 2004" (in German). Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  28. ↑ Sexton, Paul (3 January 2005). "Norah's 'Home' Tops Year-End European Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  29. ↑ "Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 2004" (in German). GfK Entertainment . Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  30. ↑ "Swiss Year-End Charts 2004" (in German). Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  31. ↑ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus . Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  32. ↑ "Blue – A chi mi dice" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  33. ↑ "Blue – A chi mi dice". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  34. ↑ "Mix e singoli" (PDF) (in Italian). FIMI. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2006. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  35. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Blue; 'Breathe Easy')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  36. ↑ "British single certifications – Blue – Breathe Easy". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  37. ↑ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week . 20 March 2004. p. 29.
  38. ↑ "CDリリース" [CD Releases] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 2 April 2004. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.