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.

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. Stefani also said that "4 in the Morning" was one of her favorite songs from the album.

Track listings
UK and German CD single
"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 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

 Gwen Stefani – lead vocals, songwriting
 Andrew Alekel – recording
 Matt Beck – guitar
 Greg Collins – additional vocal production, guitar, recording
 Pete Davis – additional keyboards, additional mix programming
 Alex Dromgoole – assistant engineering
 David Emery – assistant engineering

 Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
 Neil Kanal – programming, recording
 Tony Kanal – keyboards, production, programming, songwriting
 Gabrial McNair – keyboards
 Colin Mitchell – recording
 Dror Mohar – assistant engineering
 Mark "Spike" Stent – additional production, mixing

Charts

Weekly charts
 Chart (2007) Peakposition Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 17 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) 27 Germany (Official German Charts) 18 Poland (Airplay Chart) 5 Romania (Romanian Top 100) 4 Russia (Tophit) 2 US Billboard Hot 100 54 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 16 US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 2 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 16 US Pop 100 (Billboard) 30

Year-end charts

 Chart (2007) Position Australia (ARIA) 79 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 89 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 26 Romania (Romanian Top 100) 17 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 92 US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 16

Release history
 Region Date Format Label  United States May 8, 2007 Contemporary hit radio Interscope Germany June 22, 2007  Universal  Australia June 23, 2007   United Kingdom June 25, 2007  Polydor 

References

Category:2006 songs
Category:2007 songs
Category:Gwen Stefani songs
Category:Pop songs
Category:R&B songs