Give Me One Reason

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"Give Me One Reason"
Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason.jpg
Single by Tracy Chapman
from the album New Beginning
B-side"The Rape of the World"
ReleasedNovember 19, 1995 (1995-11-19)
GenreBlues rock[1]
Length4:30
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Tracy Chapman
Producer(s)
Tracy Chapman singles chronology
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(1992) 		"Give Me One Reason"
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"Give Me One Reason" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was included on her fourth studio album, New Beginning (1995), and was released as a single in various territories between November 1995 and March 1997. The song is Chapman's biggest US hit to date, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also her biggest hit in Australia, where it reached number three as well, and it topped the charts of Canada and Iceland. Elsewhere, the song reached number 16 in New Zealand, but it underperformed in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 95 in March 1997.

Chapman first known performance of "Give Me One Reason" was during her 1988 tour, seven years before its release.[2] Chapman earned the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song for the track, and it was also nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 1997.[3] A version of this song featuring Eric Clapton was included on the 1999 compilation album A Very Special Christmas Live. A music video was released to promote the single. Junior Wells recorded a cover of the song in 1996 featuring Sonny Landreth playing guitar.

Lyrics and style[]

The song is a classic twelve-bar blues, both in musical structure and the repeated lyrics in each verse and chorus. It is the story of an ending relationship, and a plea from the narrator to her partner for the partner to convince her to remain, to "give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around."

Track listings[]

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24] Platinum 70,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[31] Gold 5,000*
United States (RIAA)[33] Platinum 1,100,000[32]

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

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
Australia November 19, 1995 (1995-11-19) CD Elektra [10]
United States February 27, 1996 (1996-02-27) Contemporary hit radio [34]
March 19, 1996 (1996-03-19)
  • CD
  • cassette
 [35][36]
United Kingdom March 10, 1997 (1997-03-10) [37]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Tracy Chapman Setlist at Rockefeller's, Houston, TX". Setlist.fm. Setlist.fm. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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  4. ^ Give Me One Reason (US CD single disc notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 64346-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Give Me One Reason (US cassette single cassette notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 4-64346.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Give Me One Reason (UK CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1997. EKR 213 CD, 7559-66070-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Give Me One Reason (European CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. EKR 213 CD, 7559-66070-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Give Me One Reason (Australian CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 7559660702.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Give Me One Reason (Australian cassette single sleeve). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 7559643444.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "Australian-charts.com – Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  11. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3004." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  12. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3021." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  13. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (17.8. – 23.8. '96)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). August 17, 1996. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
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  15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
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  17. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  18. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  19. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  20. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  21. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  22. ^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  23. ^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles: June 1, 1996". Cash Box. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  24. ^ Jump up to: a b "1996 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  25. ^ "RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  26. ^ "RPM Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  27. ^ "Árslistinn 1996". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 2, 1997. p. 25. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  28. ^ "End of Year Charts 1996". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  29. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1996". Archived from the original on March 1, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
  30. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Interactive Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  31. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason". Recorded Music NZ.
  32. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 109 (3): 61. January 18, 1997. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  33. ^ "American single certifications – Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason". Recording Industry Association of America.
  34. ^ "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1134. February 23, 1996. p. 36. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  35. ^ "Give Me One Reason / Rape of the World". Amazon. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  36. ^ "Give Me One Reason". Amazon. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  37. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 8, 1997. p. 34. Retrieved August 8, 2021.

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