Flake (song)

"Flake" is a song written and sung by Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single[1] and was released as the only single from his album Brushfire Fairytales.[2][3][4] "Flake" features Ben Harper on Weissenborn slide guitar and Tommy Jordan on steel drums.[1]

"Flake"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album Brushfire Fairytales
Released2002
Recorded2000
GenreFolk rock
Length4:43
LabelEverloving
Songwriter(s)Jack Johnson
Producer(s)J. P. Plunier
Jack Johnson singles chronology
"Flake"
(2002)		 "The Horizon Has Been Defeated"
(2003)
Alternative cover
VCD/DVD single cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Billboard[1]

"Flake" was a minor success for Johnson in the United States, becoming his first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 73 and peaking at number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. It was a major success in New Zealand, reaching number six and becoming the sixth highest-selling song of 2003. It remains Johnson's sole top-ten hit and his most successful single there. "Flake" has become a popular song in Johnson's live performances and still garners radio airplay.

Track listing
  1. "Flake" - 4:43
  2. "Flake (Live)" - 4:28
  3. "It's All Understood" - 3:35
  4. "Inaudible Melodies" - 3:39

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2002–2003) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 73
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[8] 9
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] 22

Year-end charts
Chart (2003) Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 6

References
  1. Orshoski, Wes (March 23, 2002). "Reviews & Previews; Rock: Jack Johnson "Flake" (4:38)". Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  2. Weiner, American. "Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  3. Nordyke, Kimberley. "Jack Johnson Rocks Mellow Set at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre: Concert Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  4. "Jack Johnson". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  5. "Charts.nz – Jack Johnson – Flake". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  6. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  8. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  9. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
  10. "Top Selling Singles of 2003 – The Official New Zealand Music Charts". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Retrieved September 18, 2014.


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