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"Because of You" is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody , both from Evanescence .
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Aug 16, 2005 · “Because of You” is Kelly Clarkson’s third single from her second album Breakaway. It was a song she wrote when she was 16 years old as a reflection of the impact on her parents' divorce ...
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The single comes from the 40-year-old, Texas-born Clarkson’s second studio LP, Breakaway, which she released in 2004. The LP hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and is Clarkson’s best-selling ever. Clarkson, who won the inaugural season of American Idol and has been a star ever since, now more recently branching out to television and commercials galore,...
The song is focused on both parents, but perhaps more so on the father figure. Clarkson sings at the top of her lungs, emotionally saying all the things that she’s scared of, all the scars she’s taken on because of him. In the emotive music video, there are scenes in which the daughter character is also battling the mother figure, as well. [RELATED...
Though Clarkson is known largely for her country twang and Nashville songwriting sensibilities, she’s a versatile artist (as fans have seen on her daily “Kellyoke” segments on The Kelly Clarkson Show). And showcasing diversity in sound came early for the artist, as Breakawayand “Because of You,” showcase both pop and rock sensibilities. On “Because...
It would be easy to listen to the song and think it is unfinished, but that would be to ignore the subtlety of the writing and the performance. That the singer recognizes the issues means there can be healing. That she can belt it out so powerfully means that there is hope and strength. And, thus, room to grow. Even the opening line of the song is ...
Learn how Clarkson wrote this song at 16 during her parents' divorce and how it became a hit. Discover the cathartic message, the musical style, and the video of "Because of You".
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"Because of You" is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody, both from Evanescence.
