Flake (song)

"Flake" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single[3] and was released as the only single from his first album, Brushfire Fairytales (2001).[4][5][6] "Flake" features Ben Harper on Weissenborn slide guitar and Tommy Jordan on steel drums.[3]

"Flake"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album Brushfire Fairytales
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2002 (2002-02-11)[1]
GenreRock[2]
Length4:43
LabelEnjoy
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[3]

"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 Triple-A chart. In New Zealand, it reached number six and became the sixth-most-successful song of 2003; it remains Johnson's sole top-10 hit there. "Flake" has become a popular song in Johnson's live performances and still garners radio airplay.

Track listings

European CD single[7]

  1. "Flake" – 4:42
  2. "Flake" (live) – 4:31

European maxi-CD single[8]

  1. "Flake" – 4:42
  2. "Flake" (live) – 4:31
  3. "It's All Understood" – 3:35
  4. "Inaudible Melodies" – 3:36

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Flake"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[15] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[16] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1439. February 8, 2002. p. 30. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. "CMJ New Music Monthly". April 2001.
  3. Orshoski, Wes (March 23, 2002). "Reviews & Previews; Rock: Jack Johnson "Flake" (4:38)". Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  4. Weiner, American. "Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  5. Nordyke, Kimberley (20 October 2013). "Jack Johnson Rocks Mellow Set at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre: Concert Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  6. "Jack Johnson". BBC. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  7. Flake (European CD single disc notes). Jack Johnson. Enjoy Records. 2002. 019 029-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. Flake (European maxi-CD single disc notes). Jack Johnson. Enjoy Records. 2002. 019 028-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. "Jack Johnson – Flake". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  10. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  12. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  13. "Jack Johnson Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
  14. "Top Selling Singles of 2003 – The Official New Zealand Music Charts". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  15. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  16. "Canadian single certifications – Jack Johnson – Flake". Music Canada.
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