Each Tear
{{Infobox song
| name = Each Tear
| cover = MJB - Each Tear (international).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Cover for the UK and International versions
| type = single
| artist = Mary J. Blige featuring Jay Sean
| album = Stronger with Each Tear
| released = February 26, 2010
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 4:15 (with Jay Sean)
4:17(with Tiziano Ferro)
4:17 (with Rea Garvey)
| label =
| writer =
- Mary J. Blige
- Mitchum Chin
- Dwayne Chin-Quee
| producer = Supa Dups
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Mary J. Blige
| type = singles
| prev_title = I Am
| prev_year = 2009
| title = Each Tear
| year = 2010
| next_title = Stairway to Heaven
| next_year = 2010
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Tiziano Ferro
| type = singles
| prev_title = Scivoli Di Nuovo
| prev_year = 2009
| title = Each Tear
| year = 2010
| next_title = La differenza tra me e te
| next_year = 2011
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Rea Garvey
| type = singles
| prev_title = Aeroplane
| prev_year = 2010
| title = Each Tear
| year = 2010
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Jay Sean
| type = singles
| prev_title = I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)
| prev_year = 2010
| title = Each Tear
| year = 2010
| next_title = 2012 (It Ain't the End)
| next_year = 2010
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = K'naan
| type = singles
| prev_title = Wavin' Flag
| prev_version = Coca-Cola Celebration Mix
| prev_year = 2010
| title = Each Tear
| year = 2010
| next_title = Wavin' Flag
| next_version = Celebration Mix
| next_year = 2010
}}
{{External music video|{{Youtube|Xvash3C5G9c|"Each Tear"}}}}
}}
"Each Tear" is a song performed by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was released as the second international single from her ninth studio album, Stronger with Each Tear. The song is originally sung by just Blige on the US version of her album though on the re-release and on international releases the song is a featured duet to reflect each of the international markets.
Release and promotion
The song was re-recorded with several different artists to reflect the international markets. It is featured on editions of the album with one of five people: with Jay Sean for the UK and other countries; with Tiziano Ferro for Italy; with Vanessa Amorosi for Australia; with K'naan for Canada; and with Rea Garvey for Germany.
The Italian version was released to the Italian iTunes Store on February 26, 2010.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/each-tear-feat-tiziano-ferro/id359896683?i=359896689&v0=WWW-EUIT-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420124021/http://itunes.apple.com/it/album/each-tear-feat-tiziano-ferro/id359896683?i=359896689&v0=WWW-EUIT-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 20, 2010 |title=Each Tear (feat. Tiziano Ferro) - Single di Mary J. Blige - Scarica Each Tear (feat. Tiziano Ferro) - Single su iTunes |publisher=iTunes |date=2010-02-26 |access-date=2010-03-21}} The German version was released on May 7 as a digital download and on June 18 as a CD single. The UK version was released on May 9, 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IVG35E |title=Each Tear: Mary J. Blige: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |access-date=2010-08-19}}
Music video
The music video was filmed in Los Angeles by director Marcus Raboy. A different edit of the song is used for each version of the song but essentially the videos feature the same black and white scenes with the guest vocalist appearing alongside Blige.{{cite web|url=http://www.videostatic.com/vs/2010/02/shot-mary-j-blige-marcus-raboy-director.html |title=Music Video News: SHOT: Mary J. Blige - Marcus Raboy, director |publisher=Video Static |date=2010-02-17 |access-date=2010-03-23}} The video for Italian version featuring Tiziano Ferro was the first to be released on March 24, 2010{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4uih0E6rJQ&feature=player_embedded |title=Mary J Blige Official Vevo: Each Tear with Tiziano Ferro |publisher=Vevo |date=2010-03-24 |access-date=2010-04-03}} which was followed by the release of the UK version with Jay Sean on April 1, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/04/01/video-mary-j-blige-f-jay-sean-each-tear/#more-43236 |title=Video: Mary J. Blige f/ Jay Sean – 'Each Tear' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=2010-08-19}} The German version premiered on Vevo on April 20, 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggfUnKy2E6k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ggfUnKy2E6k |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Mary J Blige Official Vevo: Each Tear with Rhea Garvey |publisher=Vevo |date=2010-04-20 |access-date=2010-04-22}}{{cbignore}}
Chart performance
On March 18, 2010 the single made its first worldwide chart debut by appearing on the Italian charts at number six.{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.italiancharts.com/weekchart.asp?cat=s&year=2010&date=20100318&lang= |title=Italian charts portal |publisher=italiancharts.com |date=2010-03-18 |access-date=2010-08-19}} The following week it peaked at number one where it stayed for one week.{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.italiancharts.com/weekchart.asp?cat=s&year=2010&date=20100325&lang= |title=Italian charts portal |publisher=italiancharts.com |date=2010-03-25 |access-date=2010-08-19}} It then fell to number three and number six over the following weeks but on April 15, 2010 it rose again to position number three.{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.italiancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Mary+J+Blige+feat.+Tiziano+Ferro&titel=Each+Tear&cat=s |title=Mary J Blige feat. Tiziano Ferro - Each Tear |publisher=italiancharts.com |access-date=2010-08-19}}
Formats and track listings
- ;US/Canadian digital download
- "Each Tear" - 4:17
- Italian digital download
- "Each Tear" (featuring Tiziano Ferro) - 4:17
- German digital download
- "Each Tear" (featuring Rea Garvey) - 4:15
- UK/International digital download
- "Each Tear" (featuring Jay Sean) - 4:17
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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|+ Weekly chart performance for "Each Tear" |
| Chart (2010)
! Peak |
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| {{singlechart|Italy|1|artist=Mary J Blige feat. Tiziano Ferro|note=featuring Tiziano Ferro|song=Each Tear|rowheader=true|access-date=November 21, 2023}} |
| {{singlechart|UK|183|http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/100522cluk.txt|date=2010-07-13|rowheader=true|access-date=November 21, 2023}} |
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=Year-end charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for "Each Tear" |
| Chart (2010)
! Peak |
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| scope="row"| Italy (FIMI){{Cite web |url=http://www.fimi.it/dett_ddmercato.php?id=73 |title=In Italia sono piu' di 24 milioni gli spettatori di video online a Maggio; l'84% della popolazione online (In Italy there are more 'than 24 million viewers of online video in May, 84% of the online population) |date=23 July 2012 |language=it |access-date=27 August 2012 |archive-date=21 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121160735/http://www.fimi.it/dett_ddmercato.php?id=73 |url-status=dead }}
|align="center"|29 |
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Each Tear"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|award=Platinum|artist=Mary J. Blige|type=single|relyear=2010|access-date=October 19, 2019}}
{{Certification Table Bottom | noshipments=true}}
Release history
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|+ "Each Tear" release history !scope="col"| Region !scope="col"| Format !scope="col"| Date !scope="col"| Label !scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row"|Italy
| rowspan="3"|Digital download | February 26, 2010 | rowspan="2"|Universal Music |
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| scope="row"|Germany
| May 7, 2010 | style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B003JK7FR4 |title=Each Tear: Mary J. Blige: Amazon.de: MP3-Downloads |publisher=Amazon.de |access-date=2010-08-19}} |
| scope="row"|United Kingdom
| May 9, 2010 |
| scope="row"|Germany
| June 18, 2010 | style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B003JLJRHE |title=Each Tear (2-Track): Mary J.Feat.Garvey,Rea Blige: Amazon.de: Musik |publisher=Amazon.de |date=2009-09-09 |access-date=2010-08-19}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Mary J. Blige singles}}
{{Tiziano Ferro}}
{{Jay Sean}}
{{K'naan}}
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Category:Songs written by Mary J. Blige
Category:Vanessa Amorosi songs
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Music videos directed by Marcus Raboy
Category:Geffen Records singles