"Flake" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter
Jack Johnson. It is Johnson's debut single
and was released as the only single from his first album, ''
Brushfire Fairytales
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'' (2001).
"Flake" features
Ben Harper
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on
Weissenborn
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slide guitar and
Tommy Jordan on
steel drums
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Descriptio ...
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"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''
Adult Alternative Songs
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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
US promo CD
# "Flake" – 4:38
European CD single
# "Flake" – 4:42
# "Flake" (live) – 4:31
# "It's All Understood" – 3:35
# "Inaudible Melodies" – 3:36
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
2000 songs
2002 debut singles
Jack Johnson (musician) songs
Songs written by Jack Johnson (musician)
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