Can't Nobody (Kelly Rowland song)
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"Can't Nobody" is a song performed by American recording artist
The song was released as the second single from Simply Deep on January 21, 2003, following lead "
Background
After the release of her former group Destiny's Child's 2001 album Survivor, Rowland launched a solo career when American rapper Nelly asked her to appear as a featured artist on his song "Dilemma". The record originally appeared on his album Nellyville (2002) and was released as its third single. An instant success, it became a worldwide number-one hit that year and prompted Rowland's label Columbia Records to advance the release date of her solo album from 2003 to late 2002 to capitalize on the success of "Dilemma".[1] Rowland was forced to complete the album within a month.[2][3] "Can't Nobody" was written by producer and songwriter Rich Harrison.[4] Known for his work on fellow Columbia Records signee Amerie's debut album All I Have (2002), the song marked his first collaboration with a Destiny's Child member. In contrast to his own production style and major parts of Simply Deep, which featured mid-tempo tracks and wide influences by pop and rock music, the track includes a beat driven but poppy and radio-friendly instrumental, involving elements from "Let's Get Small", a song written by Robert Reed and Tony Fisher and performed by Trouble Funk.[4]
Critical reception
"Can't Nobody" received generally mixed reviews from music critics.
Commercial performance
The song was first issued as the album's second single in the United States on January 21, 2003.
Music video
Rowland reteamed with "Dilemma" director
In the video, Rowland is waiting outside of the Orpheum Theatre nightclub for her boyfriend, who is surprising her with tickets for a fictional Simply Deep musical.[16] She arrives after her boyfriend leaves and after buying a ticket for the musical and waiting for him to meet her, she is disturbed upon seeing a hologram of the two of them waiting in line together. Frustrated, Rowland walks around the Chinatown neighborhood seeing couples all around her until she comes across the Grand Star Jazz Club. She enters the club and begins enjoying herself while dancing until she sees her boyfriend nearby. She confronts him over his absence at the theatre, and he reveals he was going to surprise her with tickets to the musical. Rowland is relieved and after the two laugh over the misunderstanding, they both proceed to dance together in the club. The video ends with the two leaving the club to go watch the musical at the theatre. In a report surrounding the production of the short film, MTV News noted that the video was "a take-off of the Christian Slater flick True Romance."[15]
Track listings
International CD single 1
International CD single 2
Australian CD single
UK CD single 1
UK CD single 2
UK cassette single
US CD promo
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US 12-inch single Side A
Side B
US 12-inch single promo Side A
Side B
US 12-inch Hot Urban Mixes promo Side A
Side B
US 12-inch Hot Dance Mixes promo Side A
Side B
UK 12-inch single Side A
Side B
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Simply Deep.[4]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | January 21, 2003 |
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Columbia | [9] |
Australia | April 14, 2003 | Maxi CD | Sony Music | [35] |
France | April 22, 2003 | Columbia | ||
United Kingdom | April 28, 2003 |
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References
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (June 13, 2005). "Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing)". MTV News. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Chaundy, Joanna (July 2, 2007). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blues & Soul. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ Moss, Corey (July 22, 2002). "Nelly Hit Forces Change In Plans For Destiny's Child LPs". MTV News. VH1. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c Simply Deep (liner notes). Kelly Rowland. Columbia Records. 2002.
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- ^ Taylor, Chuck (March 22, 2003). "Reviews: Pop". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (November 2, 2002). "ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep". Slant. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Seymour, Craig (December 1, 2002). "Revolutions". Vibe. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1487. January 17, 2003. p. 24. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- MTV Music UK ("Kelly Rowland's Official Top 10 coming to MTV | Unreality TV". Archived from the original on December 10, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2014. & "About Us - Our Partners". Archived from the originalon February 7, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2014.)
- ^ "UK Albums Chart". Yahoo Charts. Archived from the original on July 3, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2007.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ a b "For The Record: Quick News On Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Nickelback, Coldplay, Chad Muska, Vanessa Carlton & More". MTV News. January 7, 2003. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Kelly Rowland - Can't Nobody (2003)". MVDBase.com. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Home | Sony Music Entertainment". Sonymusic.com.au. July 18, 2011. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Issue 697" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Hits of the World". Billboard. May 17, 2003. p. 42. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ "Rowland, Kelly – Can't Nobody" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Can't Nobody". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Kelly Rowland" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland – Can't Nobody". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "2003 End of Year Singles Chart" (PDF). Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 14th April 2003" (PDF). ARIA. April 14, 2003. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 6, 2003. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Can t nobody – Kelly Rowland – CD maxi single" (in French). France: Fnac. April 22, 2003. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ Doherty, Sean (April 5, 2003). "Airborne" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 21, no. 15. p. 16. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 28 April 2003: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. April 26, 2003. p. 27. Retrieved September 4, 2021.