Permanent (song)
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"'Permanent" is the fourth single released by David Cook
. The song was performed on the finale of season 8
of the TV show American Idol
, and the performance then released onto iTunes as a charity single.
The song's lyrics talk about Cook's late brother, Adam who had battled with brain cancer before his death from this disease. The song was written by David Cook
, Chantal Kreviazuk
, and Raine Maida
and was released on RCA Records
.
All proceeds from iTunes sales of the American Idol finale performance of the song will go to ABC2
(Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure).
chart for the chart week of May 29, 2009, selling 103,000 downloads.
:
American Idol Charity Version: 61,000
Album Version: 98,000
Total: 159,000
David Cook (singer)
David Roland Cook is an American rock singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol...
. The song was performed on the finale of season 8
American Idol (season 8)
The eighth season of American Idol premiered on January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson continued to judge the show's contestants, along with Ryan Seacrest as host. The season introduced Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on the Idol...
of the TV show American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
, and the performance then released onto iTunes as a charity single.
The song's lyrics talk about Cook's late brother, Adam who had battled with brain cancer before his death from this disease. The song was written by David Cook
David Cook (singer)
David Roland Cook is an American rock singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol...
, Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Jennifer Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically trained pianist, and can play the guitar.-Albums:...
, and Raine Maida
Raine Maida
Raine Maida , is a Canadian musician best known as being the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Our Lady Peace. He has come to be known for his unique countertenor nasal falsetto singing voice, as well as his cryptic and poetry-influenced song lyrics...
and was released on RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
.
All proceeds from iTunes sales of the American Idol finale performance of the song will go to ABC2
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate a cure for brain cancer by increasing the number of potential therapies and moving them rapidly into the clinic for patients...
(Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure).
Chart performance
"Permanent" debuted at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart for the chart week of May 29, 2009, selling 103,000 downloads.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
26 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
24 |
| U.S Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
34 |
Sales
United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
:
American Idol Charity Version: 61,000
Album Version: 98,000
Total: 159,000