Brother (Needtobreathe song)

"Brother" is a song by American Christian rock band Needtobreathe. It was released as the fifth single from Rivers in the Wasteland on February 2, 2015.[1] The official single version features Gavin DeGraw and was released to Hot AC radio on May 4, 2015.[2] The song was written by Bear and Bo Rinehart, and produced by Dave Tozer, using elements of Ed Cash's LP version.[3] The song peaked at number 8 on Billboard Hot Rock Songs, number 1 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs, and number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's first chart entry, and highest peak on the chart.[4]

"Brother"
Single by Needtobreathe
from the album Rivers in the Wasteland
ReleasedFebruary 2, 2015 (2015-02-02)
Format
Genre
Length4:51 (Album version)
3:28 (featuring Gavin DeGraw)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Bear Rinehart
  • Bo Rineheart
Producer(s)
Needtobreathe singles chronology
"Multiplied"
(2014)		 "Brother"
(2015)		 "Happiness"
(2016)

Critical reception

Entertainment Weekly's Madison Vain stated "[Brother] is full, anthemic, a little bit woodsy, and alarmingly catchy." and claimed that "[Bear Rinehart's] sincerity is unmistakable in his vocals, and the bluegrass backing culminates in something sweetly rich."[5] Pailey Martin of Billboard called it a "heartfelt track."[6] BreatheCast's Jeannie Law said it was an "unforgettable collaboration" and that "[Bear Rinehart's] raw vocals, and the bluegrass backing truly make the song a powerful anthem."[7] Jeff Koch of PopMatters called it "cheesy" and said that "[Brother] is practically begging to be used in the background of some Grey’s Anatomy montage."[8]

Track listing
Digital download[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Brother" (Original Version by Rivers in the Wasteland)4:49
Digital download and vinyl[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Brother" (featuring Gavin DeGraw)3:28
2."Brother" (Acoustic)3:35
Digital download[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Brother" (Radio Version)3:29

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Platinum 1,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States April 11, 2014 Digital download
[9]
February 2, 2015
  • Digital download
  • 7" vinyl
 [1][21]
May 4, 2015 Hot AC Radio [2]

References
  1. "iTunes Store (US) - Music - NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother - Single". iTunes Store (US). February 2, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  2. "Exclusive Mediabase Analysis From All Access - AllAccess.com". AllAccess Media Group. May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  3. Album liner notes
  4. "Billboard - Artists - Needtobreathe - Chart History - The Hot 100". Billboard. July 25, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  5. Vain, Madison (January 29, 2015). "NEEDTOBREATHE Drops Gavin DeGraw Collaboration 'Brother' - Exclusive Premiere". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  6. Martin, Paley (August 26, 2015). "NEEDTOBREATHE & Gavin DeGraw Share Acoustic 'Brother' & 'Behind The Song' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  7. Law, Jeannie (January 29, 2015). "Gavin DeGraw Collaborated With Christian Band NEEDTOBREATHE On Song 'Brother' [Listen Here]". BreatheCast. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  8. Koch, Jeff (May 21, 2014). "NEEDTOBREATHE: Rivers In The Wasteland Review". PopMatters. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  9. "iTunes Store (US) - Music - NEEDTOBREATHE - Rivers In The Wasteland - Brother". iTunes Store (US). April 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  10. "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Various Artists - WOW Hits 2016 - NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother". iTunes Store (US). September 25, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  11. "Needtobreathe Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  12. "Needtobreathe Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  13. "Needtobreathe Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  14. "Needtobreathe Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  15. "Billboard - Artists - Needtobreathe - Chart History - Christian Digital Songs". Billboard. February 21, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  16. "Billboard - Artists - Needtobreathe - Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. May 30, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  17. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  18. "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  19. "Hot Christian Songs – Decade-End 2010s". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  20. "American single certifications – NEEDTOBREATHE – Brother". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 4, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  21. "NEEDTOBREATHE - Brother (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. February 2, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
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