''You Stand Watching'' is the third studio album by American

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musician

Ryan Cabrera Ryan Frank Cabrera ( ; born July 18, 1982) is an American musician. He began his career as a lead singer for the Dallas band Rubix Groove before pursuing his solo career. Following the 2001 release of independent album '' Elm St.'', he released ...

, released on September 20, 2005, through

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. He produced the record and worked with songwriters such as

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. " Shine On" was the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 86 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and 25 on the

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. "Photo" was released as the second and final single from the album in November 2005. The album peaked at number 24 on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Singles

" Shine On" was released on August 8, 2005, as the lead single. It debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the week of October 8, 2005, at number 99 and rose to a peak of number 86. It peaked at number 25 on the

Airplay. "Photo" was the second single, being released on November 28, 2005, to

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. It received airplay on a few radio stations.

Commercial performance

''You Stand Watching'' debuted and peaked on the US ''Billboard'' 200 at number 24. It spent seven weeks on the chart.

Track listing

''You Stand Watching'' (bonus disc in Wal-Mart Stores) #"I Know What It Feels Like" #"All Night Train" #"Take It All Away" (Acoustic Version) #"Exit to Exit" (Acoustic Version) #"Shame On Me" (Acoustic Version) ''Japan & iTunes Bonus Track'' #"Sentimental"

Personnel

Musicians * Ryan Cabrera – acoustic guitars and vocals *

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– electric guitars *

Jamie Muhoberac Benjamin Edward "Jamie" Muhoberac (born September 11, 1965) is an American session keyboardist with numerous credits. He is best known for his work with Seal and Was (Not Was). He is a touring member of New Jersey rock band My Chemical Romance. ...

– piano, organs, strings, keyboards * Dorian Crozier – drums and loops * Paul Bushnell – bass guitar * Dakahashi – cello Production * Ryan Cabrera – producer * Doug McKean – engineer, vocal engineer *

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– mixing * Dimtar Krnjaic – mixing assistant * Alan Yashida – mastering * Ethan "Dam" Kaufmann – vocal engineer * Guy Erez – acoustic guitar engineer

Chart performance

References

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