Unbreakable

Alicia Keys

About Unbreakable

"Unbreakable" is a song by American R&B-soul singer Alicia Keys from her live album, Unplugged (2005). Written by Keys, Kanye West, and Harold Lilly, the track features a Wurlitzer riff, and is built around a sample of Eddie Kendricks' 1977 song "Intimate Friends", written by Garry Glenn. It was released as the album's lead single in 2005 and peaked at number thirty-four on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Keys' first single to miss the top twenty since 2002's "How Come You Don't Call Me", and failed to peak inside the top forty on Billboard Pop 100. It was nevertheless a big success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it landed at number four. The lyrics mention names of notable couples Ike and Tina Turner, Bill and Camille Cosby, Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham, Florida and James Evans, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons, and Joe and Katherine Jackson, as well as The Jackson 5. The song received nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2006 Grammy Awards which were awarded to "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey. It also won two NAACP Image Award, for "Outstanding Song" and "Outstanding Music Video". 


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Clap Your Hands Everybody
Clap Your Hands 
Come On, Keep It Going
Clap Your Hands Everybody
Clap Your Hands Everybody
Clap Your Hand 
Lets Do It ,You Ready?
Come On

We Could Fight Like Ike And Tina
Or Give Back Like Bill And Camille
Be Rich Like Oprah And Steadman
Or Instead Struggle Like Flow And James Evans
'cause He Ain't No Different From You 
And She Ain't No Different From Me 
So We Got To Live Our Dreams
Like The People On TV

We Gotta Stay Tuned 
'cause There's More To See (Unbreakable)
Through The Technical Difficulties (Unbreakable)
We Might Have To Take A Break 
But Y'all Know We'll Be Back Next Week
I'm Singing This Love Is Unbreakable
Oh Yeah Yeah...

Yeah, Clap Your Hands Everybody
Clap Your Hands Everybody
Lets Do It Like This, Come On

See, We Could Act Out Like Will And Jada(Will And Jada)
Or Like Kimora And Russell Makin' Paper, Oh Yeah
All In The Family Like The Jacksons(Like The Jacksons)
And Have Enough Kids To Make A Band Like Joe And Catherine, Yeah

She Ain't No Different From Me 
And He Ain't No Different From You 
So We Got To Live Our Dreams 
Like The People On TV

We Gotta Stay Tuned
'cause There's More To See(Unbreakable)
Through The Technical Difficulties(Unbreakable)
We Might Have To Take A Break
But Ya'll Know We'll Be Back Next Week
I'm Singing This Love Is Unbreakable

We're Living Our Dreams...Yeah...
We're Living Our Dreams
We're Living Our Dreams
We're Living Our Dreams

We're Living Our Dreams(We're Living Our Dreams)
We're Living Our Dreams(We're Living Our Dreams)
We're Living Our Dreams
(Oh Yeah Yeah)

And We Got To Stay Tuned 
'Cause There's More To See (Unbreakable)
Through The Technical Difficulties (Unbreakable)
We Might Have To Take A Break

But Y'all Know We'll Be Back Next Week
I'm Singing This Love Is Unbreakable
Sing It One More Time Now
Y'all Know We'll Be Breaking Up 

But We Just Might Be Back Next Week 
This Love Is Unbreakable(Ha,Ha,Ha,Yeah,Yeah)
Break It Down, Break It Down Like This
Yeah...

No Thing, No Money, No Sin, No Temptation,Talking 'Bout Nothing
No Thing, No Money, No Sin, No Temptation,Talking 'Bout Nothing
No Thing, No Money, No Sin, No Temptation,Talking 'Bout Nothing
No Thing, No Money, No Sin, No Temptation,Talking 'Bout Nothing
Yeah.......

(Unbreakable) 
Yeah, Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,Yeah
(Unbreakable)
We Just Might Be Breaking Up
But Y'all Know We'll Be Back Next Week
I'm Singing This Love Is Unbreakable

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, GARRY DEWAYNE GLENN, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, HAROLD LILLY JR, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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20 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Unbreakable" by Alicia Keys was released on September 22, 2005. It is a single from her live album, "Unplugged."
Chart Performance
The song made a significant impact on the Billboard charts. It climbed to number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriting Credits
Keys co-wrote this song with Kanye West, Harold Lilly, and Garry Glenn. This collaboration led to the blending of different musical styles in the track.
Music Genre
The song falls under the Neo-soul genre. It features Keys' signature R&B style with a slight touch of hip-hop influence.
Lyrics Base
The lyrics of "Unbreakable" lauds the long-lasting relationships of famous celebrities such as Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, Oprah and Stedman, among others.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Justin Francis. It features Keys performing the song in front of a live audience.
Acclaim
"Unbreakable" won Outstanding Song in the Image Awards and was nominated for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in the 48th Grammy Awards.
Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy and sing-along tune, with Billboard calling it a "delicious slice of contemporary soul."
Impact
The song, with its unconventional presentation as part of a live album, marked a bold move for Keys early in her career, showcasing her unflinching commitment to originality and live performances.
Worldwide Sales
The single was a commercial success as well, selling over 600,000 copies worldwide.
Album Details
"Unbreakable" is a song by Alicia Keys, released in her 2005 album "Unplugged." The album also houses other popular tracks such as "If I Was Your Woman/Walk on By" and "Every Little Bit Hurts."
Song Production
The song was produced by Alicia Keys herself alongside duo Kanye West and Harold Lilly.
Song Genre
The song is classified under the R&B genre, which is often known for its soulful melodies and strong vocals.
Chart Rankings
"Unbreakable" was exceptionally successful on the charts. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Recognition
The song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2006 Grammy Awards but lost to Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together."
Music Video Success
The music video for "Unbreakable" was number one on MTV’s TRL for nine days straight.
Cultural References
The song features cultural references to a variety of successful and influential black relationships in pop culture, including famous couples like Ashford & Simpson, Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee, and Jay-Z & Beyoncé.
Unique Performance Arrangement
This song was recorded live, giving it a unique and raw sound that stands out in Keys' discography.
Song Recognition
In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine included the song in its list of the 100 best songs of the decade. This demonstrates its critical acclaim and long-lasting impact.
Artist Recognition
Alicia Keys is often noted for her powerful vocals, songwriting skills, and musical versatility, and "Unbreakable" is a perfect illustration of her artistic range.

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