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The song was suggested to [[Weezer]] by producer [[Rick Rubin]] during the sessions for their ''[[Make Believe]]'' album, with the final version being recorded in December of [[2003]]. Despite a cover song never appearing on a Weezer album prior, it seems the song was seriously considered for ''Make Believe'' and was one of the final contenders for the album, as noted by interviews in the spring of [[2005]] prior to the album's release. | The song was suggested to [[Weezer]] by producer [[Rick Rubin]] during the sessions for their ''[[Make Believe]]'' album, with the final version being recorded in December of [[2003]]. Despite a cover song never appearing on a Weezer album prior, it seems the song was seriously considered for ''Make Believe'' and was one of the final contenders for the album, as noted by interviews in the spring of [[2005]] prior to the album's release. | ||
The [[Alternative Press | The [[Alternative Press article - May 2005|May 2005 Alternative Press article]], noting that it was still unclear what songs will make the final cut, described the song with, "Weezer's cover version of this song is at least five times more dramatic than Toni Braxton's and ten times as loaded with prom-rock guitar solos." Despite not making the album, the recording history notes that the song was considered for an unnamed movie soundtrack at one point. Part of the reason for the song's lack of release is thought to be opposition from various members of the band. The song's almost-release on multiple occasions made it one of the band's most-wanted recordings for a number of years. | ||
The song was reconsidered by Rivers and included on the [[2010]] album ''Death to False Metal''. When asked in an interview if the recording was meant to be "ironic", Cuomo explained[https://web.archive.org/web/20101025034723/https://americansongwriter.com/2010/10/exclusive-rivers-cuomo-explains-weezers-cover-of-un-break-my-heart/]: | The song was reconsidered by Rivers and included on the [[2010]] album ''Death to False Metal''. When asked in an interview if the recording was meant to be "ironic", Cuomo explained[https://web.archive.org/web/20101025034723/https://americansongwriter.com/2010/10/exclusive-rivers-cuomo-explains-weezers-cover-of-un-break-my-heart/]: | ||