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- This breakup song was a surprise breakthrough hit for Duncan Sheik, who accompanied artists like Lisa Loeb and His Boy Elroy before releasing his self-titled debut in 1996. Not only did the track peak at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it stayed on the chart for a record 55 consecutive weeks.
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Feb 21, 2024 · by Bryan Reesman 3 months ago. For fans of popular music, it would be easy to dismiss Duncan Sheik as a one-hit wonder. The lead single from his self-titled debut album in 1996, “Barely...
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This breakup song was a surprise breakthrough hit for Duncan Sheik, who accompanied artists like Lisa Loeb and His Boy Elroy before releasing his self-titled debut in 1996. Not only did the track peak at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it stayed on the chart for a record 55 consecutive weeks.
It was released as the lead single from the album on May 3, 1996, by Atlantic Records. Sheik is the sole writer of the song, while production was helmed by Rupert Hine. The song became a chart hit in North America in early 1997, receiving several accolades in the years following its release.
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Boosted by this exposure and some network television appearances, Barely Breathing slipped into the Hot 100 just after Thanksgiving, and peaked in May of 1997. When Breathing finally fell off the charts after 55 weeks, Barely Breathing found itself tied with Missing at the #5 position for longest chart run of the twentieth century.
Nov 26, 2021 · While Sheik’s music may not reach the heights of his biggest runaway hit, that doesn’t mean the music is any less relevant or enjoyable. Sheik in fact redid his own debut hit single last year, bringing out “Barely Breathing 2020” to a whole new audience.
The official video for "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik from his self-titled album 'Duncan Sheik' - available now! Subscribe for more official content from Atlantic Records:...
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Sep 8, 2023 · While Barely Breathing remains Duncan Sheik’s most well-known song, he has a diverse discography. Some of his other notable tracks include “She Runs Away,” “Half-Life,” and the Tony Award-winning musical “Spring Awakening.”
