If You Can't Say No
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"If You Can't Say No" is a song by Lenny Kravitz
, released as the first single from his album 5
. The song was written by Kravitz and reached #48 in the UK Singles Chart
, while in the US, it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
chart. Dance producer Brian Transeau remixed the track. All instruments were performed by Kravitz.
. It consists of Kravitz performing in a futuristic blue room, while he is being illuminated by a floating lamp. Supermodel/actress Milla Jovovich
made a notable appearance in the video as Lenny's girlfriend. The music video won an award for Best Art Direction at the 8th Annual MVPA Awards in 1999.
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, released as the first single from his album 5
5 (Lenny Kravitz album)
5 is the fifth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released on May 12, 1998 by Virgin Records America.The album contained hits such as "Fly Away," and "I Belong to You", which helped Kravitz to expand his success in Europe...
. The song was written by Kravitz and reached #48 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, while in the US, it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
chart. Dance producer Brian Transeau remixed the track. All instruments were performed by Kravitz.
Music video
The music video for this song was directed by Mark RomanekMark Romanek
Mark Romanek is an American filmmaker, whose directing work includes feature films, music videos and commercials.He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed 2002 film One Hour Photo starring Robin Williams...
. It consists of Kravitz performing in a futuristic blue room, while he is being illuminated by a floating lamp. Supermodel/actress Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich December 17, 1975)is an American model, actress, musician, and fashion designer. Over her career, she has appeared in a number of science fiction and action-themed films, for which music channel VH1 has referred to her as the "reigning queen of kick-butt".Milla Jovovich began...
made a notable appearance in the video as Lenny's girlfriend. The music video won an award for Best Art Direction at the 8th Annual MVPA Awards in 1999.