Brother Down
2002 single by Sam Roberts
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"Brother Down" is the debut single by Canadian musician Sam Roberts.[1] It was first featured on Roberts' demo recording Brother Down, and selected for his 2002 EP The Inhuman Condition. The song was a hit in Canada, reaching No. 2 in the country.[2] The song also reached No. 3 on Canada's Nielsen rock airplay chart.[3] It was one of the top 30 most played songs on Canadian radio in 2002.[4] The song was later re-recorded for his debut album, We Were Born in a Flame. It was released as a single in the US in 2004.[5]
| "Brother Down" | ||||
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| Single by Sam Roberts | ||||
| from the album The Inhuman Condition & We Were Born in a Flame | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | MapleMusic Recordings | |||
| Songwriter | Sam Roberts | |||
| Producer | Jordon Zadorozny | |||
| Sam Roberts singles chronology | ||||
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Between 1995 and 2016, "Brother Down" was the third most played song by a Canadian artist on rock radio stations in Canada.[6] It is his most-frequently played song live as of June 2024.[7]
In popular culture
"Brother Down" was featured in the animated MTV sitcom Undergrads. The song was also featured in the 2003 film S.W.A.T., and was included on the film's soundtrack.[8]
Awards and nominations
- 2003 – nominated for Single of the Year at the 2003 Juno Awards
- 2003 – won Best VideoFACT at the MuchMusic Video Awards
- 2003 – nominated for Best Pop Video and Best Independent Video at the MuchMusic Video Awards
