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2015 single by Needtobreathe
"Brother " is a song by American Christian rock band Needtobreathe . It was released as the fifth single from Rivers in the Wasteland on February 2, 2015.[ 1] The official single version features Gavin DeGraw and was released to Hot AC radio on May 4, 2015.[ 2] The song was written by Bear and Bo Rinehart, and produced by Dave Tozer , using elements of Ed Cash 's LP version.[ 3] The song peaked at number 8 on Billboard Hot Rock Songs , number 1 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs , and number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming the band's first Hot 100 chart entry.[ 4] [ 5]
Entertainment Weekly ' s Madison Vain stated "[Brother] is full, anthemic, a little bit woodsy, and alarmingly catchy." and claimed that "[Bear Rinehart's] sincerity is unmistakable in his vocals, and the bluegrass backing culminates in something sweetly rich."[ 6] Pailey Martin of Billboard called it a "heartfelt track".[ 7] BreatheCast's Jeannie Law said it was an "unforgettable collaboration" and that "[Bear Rinehart's] raw vocals, and the bluegrass backing truly make the song a powerful anthem."[ 8] Jeff Koch of PopMatters called it "cheesy" and said that "[Brother] is practically begging to be used in the background of some Grey's Anatomy montage."[ 9]
Digital download[ 10] Title 1. "Brother" (Original Version from Rivers in the Wasteland) 4 :49
Digital download and vinyl[ 1] Title 1. "Brother" (featuring Gavin DeGraw ) 3 :28 2. "Brother" (Acoustic) 3 :35
Digital download[ 11] Title 1. "Brother" (Radio Version) 3 :29
^ a b c "iTunes Store (US) - Music - NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother - Single" . iTunes Store (US) . February 2, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ a b "Exclusive Mediabase Analysis From All Access - AllAccess.com" . AllAccess Media Group . May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ Album liner notes
^ "Billboard - Artists - Needtobreathe - Chart History - The Hot 100" . Billboard . July 25, 2015. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ "Needtobreathe" . Billboard .
^ Vain, Madison (January 29, 2015). "NEEDTOBREATHE Drops Gavin DeGraw Collaboration 'Brother' - Exclusive Premiere" . Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ Martin, Paley (August 26, 2015). "NEEDTOBREATHE & Gavin DeGraw Share Acoustic 'Brother' & 'Behind The Song' Video: Exclusive" . Billboard . Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ Law, Jeannie (January 29, 2015). "Gavin DeGraw Collaborated With Christian Band NEEDTOBREATHE On Song 'Brother' [Listen Here]" . BreatheCast . Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ Koch, Jeff (May 21, 2014). "NEEDTOBREATHE: Rivers In The Wasteland Review" . PopMatters . Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ a b "iTunes Store (US) - Music - NEEDTOBREATHE - Rivers In The Wasteland - Brother" . iTunes Store (US) . April 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Various Artists - WOW Hits 2016 - NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother" . iTunes Store (US) . September 25, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 20, 2016.
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 20, 2016.
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020.
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Christian Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 20, 2016.
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Christian AC)" . Billboard . February 21, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
^ "Needtobreathe Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 20, 2016.
^ "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2015" . Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .
^ "Christian Airplay – Year-End 2015" . Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .
^ 2015 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs Archived August 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine , Billboard magazine , Retrieved January 5, 2016
^ "Christian AC – Year-End 2015" . Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .
^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015" . Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .
^ "Hot Christian Songs – Decade-End 2010s" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019 .
^ "American single certifications – NEEDTOBREATHE – Brother" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 4, 2020 .
^ "NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother (Vinyl) at Discogs" . Discogs . February 2, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016 .
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