User:Songsteel/Talk Me Down
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"Talk Me Down" is the title of a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alyssa Reid for her debut studio album, The Game (2010). Written by Reid along with Dave Thomson, Jamie Appleby and Jesse Labelle, the song is a musical departure from her previous rhythmic-leaning singles and lyrically addresses the topic of bullying.[1] It was released as the third and final single from the album in April 2012.[2]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Talk Me Down" was directed by Marc Andre Debruyne and debuted April 16, 2012.[3] It was made available for purchase through iTunes on May 22, 2012.[4] The storyline for the video revolves around a high school student who is the victim of cyber bullying and explores the mental unrest and physical abuse that can accompany bullying scenarios.[1][5] It ends with the message "If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem."
Chart performance[edit]
"Talk Me Down" debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 on the chart dated May 5, 2012.[6]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 81 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Aimee. "Alyssa Reid asks you to talk her down in new video". MuchMusic. Bell Media. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ Wax Records. "Alyssa Reid - Talk Me Down - Official HD Video". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Alyssa Reid - Talk Me Down". IMVDb. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "iTunes - Music Videos - Talk Me Down by Alyssa Reid". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ McLean, Angela. "You Can't Talk Alyssa Reid Down". The Magazine. Community Programs Group. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Canada Singles Top 100 (May 5, 2012)". aCharts.us. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Alyssa Reid Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
Category:2010 songs Category:2012 singles Category:Alyssa Reid songs Category:Songs written by Alyssa Reid Category:Pop ballads