"On the Way Down" is the debut single of American musician
Ryan Cabrera
Ryan Frank Cabrera ( ) (born July 18, 1982) is an American musician. He began his career as a lead singer for the Dallas band Rubix Groove before pursuing his solo career. Following the 2001 release of independent album '' Elm St.'', he released ...
, released from his 2004 studio album, ''
Take It All Away
''Take It All Away'' is the debut major-label studio album from American pop rock singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera, and was released in 2004 on Atlantic Records. From this album, three singles were released; "On the Way Down", "True", and "40 Ki ...
''. Cabrera co-wrote the song with
Curtis Frasca
Curtis Frasca is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor, record label owner, music publisher, and former multi-platinum award-winning record producer, songwriter, musician, studio owner and recording engineer.
Career
Frasca is a former mu ...
and Sabelle Breer and produced it with
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska.
After starting off as a cover band and then developing a punk sound, ...
frontman
John Rzeznik
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik (; born December 5, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, with whom he has recorded 14 studio albums.
Early life
Rzeznik w ...
. Released on May 24, 2004, the song peaked at number 15 on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100 on October 5, 2004. The song won a 2006
ASCAP
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Pop Award for most performed song of the year.
Music video
The music video features
Ashlee Simpson
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, Cabrera's then-girlfriend, playing his love interest. The music video for the single was filmed in
Austin, Texas
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, at the
University of Texas at Austin
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. The video reached number four on the ''
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* Temporary Residence Limited, a record label
* ''Total Request Live'', a former MTV show
* TRL Awards (''Total Request Live''), an Italian music award
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'' countdown.
Track listings
US enhanced CD single
# "On the Way Down" – 3:32
# "Let's Take Our Time" – 3:09
# "On the Way Down" (video)
Australian CD single
# "On the Way Down" (album version) – 3:32
# "I Know What It Feels Like" – 3:28
# "Exit to Exit" (NapsterLive version) – 4:24
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the US enhanced CD single liner notes and inlay.
Studios
* Recorded at
Ocean Way Recording Studio B and John Rzeznik's house (Los Angeles, California, US)
* Mixed at Ocean Way Recording Studio D (Los Angeles, California, US)
Personnel
* Ryan Cabrera – writing, vocals, acoustic guitar, production
*
Curtis Frasca
Curtis Frasca is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor, record label owner, music publisher, and former multi-platinum award-winning record producer, songwriter, musician, studio owner and recording engineer.
Career
Frasca is a former mu ...
– writing
* Sabelle Breer – writing
*
Greg Suran
Greg Suran is the lead guitarist in the B-52s, a role he has performed since 2013. He replaced Keith Strickland on the road after Strickland announced in December 2012 that he would no longer be touring with the B-52s but would continue as a me ...
– electric guitars
* Paul Bushnell – bass
*
Gregg Bissonette
Gregg Bissonette (born June 9, 1959) is an American jazz and rock drummer and vocalist. He is the brother of bassist Matt Bissonette, with whom he frequently collaborates. He has played on albums by dozens of recording artists, including David ...
– drums, percussion
*
John Rzeznik
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik (; born December 5, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, with whom he has recorded 14 studio albums.
Early life
Rzeznik w ...
– production
* Doug McKean – engineering, mixing
* Evan Lamberg – executive album production
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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Ryan Cabrera songs
2004 debut singles
2004 songs
Atlantic Records singles
Songs written by Ryan Cabrera
Songs written by Curtis Frasca