"Just Can't Last" is the first single released from American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant's third studio album, Motherland (2001). It was serviced to US radio on September 24, 2001, and was issued commercially in Australia on February 4, 2002. The single version includes more instruments and vocals than the original.
Release "Just Can't Last" was serviced to US hot adult contemporary radio on September 24, 2001. The song was also made available via RealAudio streaming on Elektra Records' official artist site. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Triple-A chart and number 30 on the Billboard Adult Top 40. In Australia, a CD single was issued on February 4, 2002, with album track "Motherland" as a B-side.
Music video In the "Just Can't Last" music video, directed by Liz Friedlander, Merchant comes into view and is standing in front of a white screen in a black dress. Throughout the video there are three crawls going across the screen trying to match up people's bodies. In the end, everyone's body matches up and the video ends with Merchant walking into the distance and fading out. The video utilizes the 3:56 single remix, rather than the longer album version of the song.
Track listing Australian CD single "Just Can't Last" (radio edit) "Just Can't Last" (album version) "Motherland" (album version)
Personnel Natalie Merchant – vocals Gabriel Grodon – electric guitar Allison Miller – drums, percussion Erik Della Penna – acoustic guitar Elizabeth Steen – organ
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2002)PositionUS Triple-A (Billboard)46
References
External links "Just Can't Last" on YouTube