"On the Way Down" is the debut single of American musician Ryan Cabrera, released from his 2004 studio album, Take It All Away. Cabrera co-wrote the song with Curtis Frasca and Sabelle Breer and produced it with Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik. Released on May 24, 2004, the song peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 5, 2004. The song won a 2006 ASCAP Pop Award for most performed song of the year.ASCAP Awards
Music video The music video features Ashlee Simpson, Cabrera's then-girlfriend, playing his love interest. The music video for the single was filmed in Austin, Texas, at the University of Texas at Austin. The video reached number four on the TRL countdown.
Track listings US CD single "On the Way Down" – 3:32 "Let's Take Our Time" – 3:09 "On the Way Down" (video)
Australian CD single "On the Way Down" (album version) – 3:32 "I Know What It Feels Like" – 3:28 "Exit to Exit" (NapsterLive version) – 4:24
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the US enhanced CD single liner notes and inlay.
Studios Recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studio B and John Rzeznik's house (Los Angeles, California, US) Mixed at Ocean Way Recording Studio D (Los Angeles, California, US)
Personnel
Ryan Cabrera – writing, vocals, acoustic guitar, production Curtis Frasca – writing Sabelle Breer – writing Greg Suran – electric guitars Paul Bushnell – bass Gregg Bissonette – drums, percussion John Rzeznik – production Doug McKean – engineering, mixing Evan Lamberg – executive album production
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004)PeakpositionCanada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)10Canada Hot AC Top 30 (Radio & Records)5
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10073US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)37US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)28 Chart (2005)PositionUS Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)100
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesMay 24, 2004AtlanticAustraliaNovember 22, 2004CD
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