"Heartbreak Warfare" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Mayer, featured on his fourth studio album, Battle Studies (2009). Written by Mayer and produced by Mayer and drummer Steve Jordan, the song is the opening track on the album, and was released as the second single from the album on October 19, 2009. The song was featured in the movie Date Night.
Music video The music video for the song was an "augmented reality". Despite being an expensive venture, the video was successfully completed, and began being previewed on October 19, 2009.
A second music video for the song was released on April 12, 2010.
Personnel
Musicians John Mayer – vocals, guitars, production Steve Jordan – drums, production Pino Palladino – bass Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
Additional personnel Chad Franscoviak – engineering Martin Pradler – digital editing Michael Brauer – mixing Ryan Gilligan – mixing assistance Greg Calbi – mastering
Chart performance "Heartbreak Warfare" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100. On the week ending January 2, 2010, it re-entered the chart at number 85 and later peaked at number 34.
Weekly charts Chart (2009–2010)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2010)PositionJapan Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 62Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)3Netherlands (Single Top 100) 38US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)21US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)20
Certifications
References
External links "Heartbreak Warfare" music video on YouTube Mashable article on augmented reality music video for "Heartbreak Warfare"