Single cover by from the album Released October 21, 1996 ( 1996-10-21) Format. Recorded 1995. (Hollywood, California). Chartmaker. Length 4: 32 singles chronology ' / ' (1996) ' Un-Break My Heart' (1996) ' / ' (1997) Music video on ' Un-Break My Heart' is a song performed by American singer, from her second, (1996). The song was written by and produced. It was released as the second single from the album in October 1996, through.
The song is a about a 'blistering heartbreak' in which Braxton begs a former lover to return and undo the pain he has caused. It won a at the in 1997. 'Un-Break My Heart' attained commercial success worldwide. In the United States, the song reached number one on the, where it stayed a total of eleven weeks, while reaching the same position on the and component charts. When celebrated their 40 years charting from 1958 to 1998, the song was declared as the most successful song by a solo artist in the history. In Europe, the song reached the top five in more than ten countries while peaking at number one in Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Sweden, and Switzerland.
Directed the accompanying video for the single. It portrays Braxton mourning the death of her lover, while remembering the good times they had together. Braxton performed the song on the opening ceremony of the 1996.
'Un-Break My Heart' has been covered by several artists, including American alternative band on the album. Contents. Background wrote 'Un-Break My Heart' in 1995.
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When asked about her songwriting process, she said that songs usually come to her from a title, a chorus, or a drum beat. 'Un-Break My Heart' was conceived from its title, and, according to Warren, 'it popped into my head, and I thought, 'I don't think I've heard that before, that's kind of interesting.' I started playing around on the piano with these chords and did a key change, and then I knew, 'OK, this is magic.' ' Warren further explained that she wrote 'Un-Break My Heart' as a ballad and dance song, because that was the way she heard it. She said: 'some people only know it as a – gay – dance song!' When Warren played the finished song to ' president, he thought it would fit Braxton's then upcoming album. When 'Un-Break My Heart' was sent to Braxton, she expressed dislike for the song.
According to Warren, 'Toni hated the song. She didn't want to do it.'
Reid was able to convince Braxton to record it, and it later became her. Following the recording sessions of the song, Braxton approached Warren and explained why she was skeptical about recording it, further explaining that she didn't want another 'heartbreak track'. Recording sessions occurred at and Chartmarker Studios in in the same year. 'Un-Break My Heart' was released as the second single from on November 11, 1996. Composition.
A 27-second sample of the song's chorus, which features Braxton singing about a heartbreak over a background. Problems playing this file? Produced by, 'Un-Break My Heart' is a four minute-25 second.
The song's theme alludes to a 'blistering heartbreak' in which Braxton begs a former lover to return and undo the pain he has caused. According to sheet music published by Realsongs at Musicnotes.com, the verses of 'Un-Break My Heart' are composed in the key of, and the piece to for the chorus and for the; the song is set in a of with a moderately slow of 55. Braxton's vocal range spans from the low-note of D3 to the high-note of D5. David Willoughby, author of The World of Music (2009), said a few phrases such as 'Don't leave me in all this pain' are sufficient to reveal the 'sadness and the longing' in the song. The song was remixed by several such as,. As noted by Jose F.
Promis of, the song in its original form, was a massive adult contemporary and pop hit, and, with its larger-than-life chorus, worked equally well as an unstoppable dance number, even if the vocals were never re-recorded. The 'Soul-Hex Vocal Anthem' remix, with a length over nine minutes, was influenced by music; while the 'Classic Radio Mix' is a -driven edit.
A Spanish version of 'Un-Break My Heart', titled 'Regresa a Mi', was included as a bonus track on Secrets. Contributor Uma Uthayashanker considered it 'an easy listen' version 'that encapsulates the passion and meaning of the original but opens it up to a wider audience.' Reception Critical response journalist Charles Aaron positively reviewed the song and joked: 'this exquisitely crafted, heart-pumping l-u-v song has been droning in the produce department of my grocery store for about a year now, but I'd just like to go on record as saying that if it ever stops, I'll really be heartbroken.' Bob McCann, author of Encyclopedia of African American actresses in film and television (2010), considered it 'simply one of the most haunting R&B records ever made', while named it 'miraculous' and explained 'the miracle being that it's by Diane Warren and you want to hear it again.' Dave Sholin from the commented: 'Most who hear this Diane Warren composition, which was produced with skillful guidance by David Foster, will need to take a few seconds before breathing normally again.'
Reviewer Mark Edward Nero named it one of the best R&B break-up songs and considered it Braxton's 'finest moment'. He further commented, 'damn, this song is so sad it can make people cry for hours at a time.' In 1997, 'Un-Break My Heart' won a. While reviewing the album, of Allmusic said the songs produced by David Foster are too predictable due to their 'slick commercial appeal'. However, Erlewine noted that Braxton 'manages to infuse the songs with life and passion that elevates them beyond their generic confines' due to her vocal ability. Ken Tucker of considered the track 'a tearjerker so grandiose and yet so intrinsically, assuredly hit-bound, it's the kind of mass-appeal grabber that's probably already sent a jealous diving for a comfort gallon of.'
Tucker also named it the worst track on Secrets, and further stated: 'Un-Break My Heart' is 'one of those the-verses-exist-only-for-the-swelling-chorus showstoppers that allude to emotions without ever actually embodying them. Braxton does her darnedest to plug some life into the song, to no avail'. Considine of The Baltimore Sun described 'Un-Break My Heart' as 'overblown'.
Chart performance In the United States, 'Un-Break My Heart' managed to peak at number one on for eleven weeks, from the week of December 7, 1996 to the week of February 15, 1997, and stayed in the same position on the chart for fourteen weeks. The song was later ranked as the fourth most popular song of the decade on the 1990-1999 Decade-End Hot 100 chart. In July 2008, 'Un-Break My Heart' was listed as the tenth most popular song of all-time by Billboard. Despite its success on the Hot 100, the song would not reach the number-one position of the chart, remaining at number two for four weeks behind '. It sold 2.4 million copies domestically and was by the.
'Un-Break My Heart' also achieved commercial success worldwide, reaching number one in Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), the European Hot 100 Singles, Sweden, and Switzerland, while reaching the top five in several European countries. In the week of November 4, 1996, the song debuted at number four in the, reaching a peak at number two after seven weeks on the chart. According to the (BPI), it has shipped over 600,000 copies there, being certified Platinum. In Australia, the song peaked at number six, and was later certified Platinum by the (ARIA), for shipments of more than 70,000 units of the single. Promotion Music video LaFace Records commissioned a music video to be directed.
The concept evolves around the ending of Braxton's relationship with her lover, played by model. As the video begins, Beckford is seen leaving their home, with Braxton giving him a goodbye kiss, then going to check the mailbox. After he leaves the garage, a fast car suddenly appears and causes an accident, leaving him lying on the street while Braxton cries over his body.
She then walks around the house, remembering the good moments she had with him, such as swimming in the pool and playing. During the bridge and final chorus, Braxton is seen singing the song during a live concert, an allusion to the film 'A Star is Born'. As applause rises, the video fades to black.
The music video premiered on September 10, 1996 on. Live performances and covers 'Un-Break My Heart' was performed during the opening of the 1996. During the up-tempo rendition of the track, Braxton sported an outfit similar to the ones of theatrical productions. She also performed it as the closing number of the (2006). Saxophonist covered the song for his album Pleasure in 1997, while Filipino singer recorded her own version of it for her 2008 album. Italian group cover of the Spanish version of the track received positive appreciation from critics, who said the cover 'has the potential to be a hit and to open doors for many of opera's most acclaimed stars.'
American alternative rock band also covered 'Un-Break My Heart' in 2005. Their version was released on the album in 2010. Lead vocalist explained why the band covered the track: 'I loved that song.
It was actually 's suggestion. We both loved that song and we both thought it would be great for Weezer, and for my voice, and it’d be great to do like a rock version of it with more of an alternative aesthetic. And you know, just the way I would sing it versus in the way Toni Braxton would sing it. And I love the way it came out, and I think probably the rest of the band really does not like it, and that’s probably why it didn’t make our, in 2005 when we were recording it.' Track listings. US CD single.
'Un-Break My Heart' (Album Version) – 4:30. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Spanish Version) – 4:32. US CD maxi single. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Album Version) – 4:30. 'Un-Break My Heart' (- Anthem Vocal) – 9:36. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Classic Radio Mix) – 4:26. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Album Instrumental) – 4:44.
US 12' single A1. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Soul-Hex Anthem Vocal) – 9:38 A2.
'Un-Break My Heart' (Soul-Hex No Sleep Beats) – 3:56 A3. 'Un-Break My Heart' (Acappella) – 3:50 B1. 'Un-Break My Heart' ( - Franktidrama Club Mix) – 8:40 B2.
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