Barely Breathing

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“Barely Breathing”
Single by Duncan Sheik from the album Duncan Sheik
B-side	"Home"
Released	1996
Format	CD single, Cassette single
Genre	Pop
Length	4:15
Label	Atlantic
Writer(s)	Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik singles chronology
- "Barely Breathing" (1996) "She Runs Away" (1997)

"Barely Breathing" is the first single from singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik's self-titled debut. Originally intended as a "throwaway" track written to complete the album, the song catapulted Sheik to fame as his breakout hit, entering the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard charts, peaking at #16, and holding steady for a record-breaking 55 weeks. At the time, it was the fourth longest-running single in the Hot 100.^[1] It ranked #88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s.

"Barely Breathing" earned Sheik a BMI Award for Most Played Song of the Year in 1997 and a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1998.^[2]

[edit] Track listing

1. "Barely Breathing" - 4:15
2. "Home" - 4:48

[edit] References

1. ^ Hip Online: Artists: Duncan Sheik. Retrieved on 2006-12-26.
2. ^ Duncan Sheik: CV. Retrieved on 2006-12-26.

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