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Continuum
John Mayer · 2006 · Track 10
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Duración4:08
ÁlbumContinuum
Año2006
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The story behind
When approaching Dreaming With a Broken Heart, we encounter a piece that invites introspection, with a duration of just over four minutes. This song, born from the pen of John Mayer, deviates from pure pop to explore territories of *blues rock* and *alternative rock*, genres that are noticeable in its structure and in the way the voice and instruments dialogue. The production, handled by Mayer himself alongside Steve Jordan, seeks a sound that feels organic, as if each note had its space to breathe.
The track was released as a digital download in July 2007, as part of the album Continuum, which saw the light of day in September 2006. This album was a turning point in Mayer's career, as it was recorded between January 2005 and July 2006 in various studios in Los Angeles and New York, and a greater influence of *blues* and *soul* is perceived in it. The collaboration with Pino Palladino on bass, with whom Mayer and Jordan had formed the John Mayer Trio, is felt in the rhythmic solidity that supports the melody. Dreaming With a Broken Heart managed to position itself at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 8 on the Adult Top 40 chart, marking its eighth entry in the Top 10 of that category. The song also had a presence on television, appearing in an episode of the series "The Game" and serving as the basis for a choreography in "So You Think You Can Dance". Furthermore, it has been covered by other artists, such as Penn Masala on their album Panoramic and by Daniel Evans on his YouTube channel and subsequent EP.