Can't Say No

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"Can't Say No"
Can'tSayNo.jpg
Single by Conor Maynard
from the album Contrast
Released2 March 2012 (2012-03-02)
Recorded2011
Genre urban pop
Length3:14
Label Parlophone
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Conor Maynard singles chronology
"Can't Say No"
(2012)
"Vegas Girl"
(2012)

"Can't Say No" is the debut single by British singer Conor Maynard. It was first released on 2 March 2012 in Belgium, then in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2012. The song is the lead single of his debut album Contrast [1] [2] The song was written and produced by The Invisible Men with additional production from The Arcade and was also written by Sophie Stern, Jon Mills, Joe Dyer, Kurtis McKenzie and Maynard.

Contents

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Can't Say No" was first released onto YouTube on 1 March 2012 at a total length of three minutes and fifteen seconds. [3] The video follows Maynard as he meets his friends as they all go to a party. It was directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

'He croons over buzzing bass and crisp beats, before things tumble into an ear-grabbing chorus bouncier than an inflatable castle. In fact, the final result is much the same; it's playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go. Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg. [4]

Track listing

Digital download [1]
No.TitleLength
1."Can't Say No"3:14
Digital EP and Signed CD Single (Limited to 500 Copies) [2]
No.TitleLength
1."Can't Say No"3:14
2."Can't Say No" (Lazy J Radio Edit)2:59
3."Can't Say No" (Document One Remix)3:59
4."Can't Say No" (Drums of London Remix)3:54
5."Can't Say No" (Acoustic)3:03
6."Crew Love"2:40

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2012)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [5] 38
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [6] 35
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [7] 17
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [8] 75
Germany (Official German Charts) [9] 63
Ireland (IRMA) [10] 13
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [11] 21
Scotland (OCC) [12] 3
UK Singles (OCC) [13] 2
UK Official Streaming Chart Top 100 [14] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)Position
UK Singles Chart [15] 93

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [16] Gold35,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [17] Silver200,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat
Belgium2 March 2012 [1] Digital download & signed CD single (UK)
United Kingdom15 April 2012 [2]
United States24 April 2012Digital download

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