Can't Help but Wait
"Can't Help But Wait" | ||||
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Single by Trey Songz | ||||
from the album Trey Day | ||||
Released | August 6, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 3:27 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Trey Songz singles chronology | ||||
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"Can't Help but Wait" is the second single from the
Background and composition
The duo of producers
"Can't Help But Wait" was fully written by Johntá Austin.[3] The song was sent for United States rhythmic contemporary airplay on August 7, 2007 by Songbook and Atlantic Records.[4][5] Elsewhere, "Can't Help But Wait" was released as a one-track digital download by WEA International on August 28, 2007.[6] Additionally, Atlantic Records released a CD single on March 17, 2008 in the United Kingdom.[7]
According to the sheet music published by
Critical reception
"Can't Help But Wait" was selected as one of Trey Day's best tracks in
Chart performance
"Can't Help But Wait" entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number seventy-two on the chart of August 25, 2007.[15] On December 15, 2007 it reached its peak position of number two,[16] where it remained the following week.[17] During both weeks "Can't Help But Wait" was at number two, Alicia Keys' "No One" topped the chart. "Can't Help But Wait" remained on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for thirty-two weeks.[18] The song debuted at number ninety-nine on the
Track listing
- CD single
- "Can't Help But Wait"
- "Can't Help But Wait" (instrumental)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[31] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Radio and release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States[4][5] | August 7, 2007 | Rhythmic contemporary airplay |
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Australia[6] | August 28, 2007 | Digital download | WEA International |
Austria[32] | |||
Belgium[33] | |||
Canada[34] | |||
Denmark[35] | |||
Finland[36] | |||
France[37] | |||
Germany[38] | |||
Ireland[39] | |||
Italy[40] | |||
Japan[41] | |||
Netherlands[42] | |||
New Zealand[43] | |||
Norway[44] | |||
Mexico[45] | |||
Portugal[46] | |||
Spain[47] | |||
Sweden[48] | |||
Switzerland[49] | |||
United Kingdom[50] | |||
United Kingdom[7] | March 17, 2008 | CD single | Atlantic |
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- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in French). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in German). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Italian). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Japanese). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Dutch). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Spanish). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Spanish). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in German). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
External links
- "Can't Help But Wait" music video on YouTube