4 in the Morning
"4 in the Morning" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her second studio album The Sweet Escape (2006). It was written by Stefani and co-written and produced by Tony Kanal and was released on May 8, 2007. Whilst writing the song, Stefani was pregnant with her first child and listened to songs sung by Roberta Flack and Billy Idol.[1]
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| Song by Gwen Stefani | ||||
| from the album The Sweet Escape | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
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| Length | 4:51 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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Background and writing
"4 in the Morning" was written by Stefani and Kanal after Stefani finished her Harajuku Lovers Tour in 2005. The song was influenced by songs from Stefani's debut album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004). Stefani listened to ballads sung by Roberta Flack and Billy Idol.[1] Stefani also said that "4 in the Morning" was one of her favorite songs from the album.[2]
Track listings
- "4 in the Morning" (Album Version) – 4:51
- "4 in the Morning" (Thin White Duke Edit) – 4:55
- Australian and German CD maxi single[4]
- "4 in the Morning" (Album Version) – 4:51
- "4 in the Morning" (Thin White Duke Edit) – 4:55
- "4 in the Morning" (Oscar the Punk Remix) – 5:41
- "4 in the Morning" (video) – 4:24
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Sweet Escape[6]
Charts
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | May 8, 2007 | Contemporary hit radio | Interscope | [41] |
| Germany | June 22, 2007 | Universal | [4][42][43] | |
| Australia | June 23, 2007 |
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| United Kingdom | June 25, 2007 |
| Polydor | [3][45] |
