Hello (Kelly Clarkson song)

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"Hello"
Rock[1]
Length3:00
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Abraham
  • Oligee

"Hello" is a song by American recording artist

rock
song about searching for companionship in hopes of not being lonely, in which the singer asks, "Hello? Is anybody listening?"

Upon its release, "Hello" was received with positive reception from music critics, who regarded it as a vocal highlight of Stronger. Boosted by digital sales during the album's release, the song entered the

South Korean Singles Chart at number 47. Clarkson has also performed it a limited live performance during her Stronger Tour
in 2012.

Release and composition

"Hello" was written by

The Smoakstack Sessions (2011).[3]

Written in the key of

omg! Insider noted that its chord progression is similar to Katy Perry's single "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" (2011), a track also written by McKee.[6]

Critical response

"Hello" has received positive reviews from music critics. Jason Lipshutz of

The Huffington Post noted that "there is an undertone of loneliness and sadness coursing throughout, including some downbeat lyrics co-written by Clarkson herself. "Hello, is anybody listening? Won't somebody show me that I'm not alone," she sings on "Hello"."[9]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the Stronger liner notes.[10]

Recording

  • Recorded by Ryan Williams at Pulse Recording, Los Angeles, California

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
South Korea International Singles (
GAON)[11]
 47

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mansfield, Brian (October 21, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger': A track-by-track-review".
    Gannett Company
    . Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Gerrick (October 26, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson, 'Stronger' than ever". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Vena, Jocelyn (September 15, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson Unveils Stronger Track List".
    Viacom Media Networks
    . Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  4. ^ a b McKee, Bonnie; Goldstein, Oliver; Clarkson, Kelly; Abraham, Josh (2011). "Kelly Clarkson - 'Hello' Sheet Music (Digital Download)" (sheet music). Musicnotes.com. Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2013. (subscription required)
  5. ^ a b Lansky, Sam (October 24, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson, 'Stronger' – Album Review". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Wieselman, Jarett (October 24, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson – Strong on 'Stronger'".
    CBS Interactive. Archived from the original
    on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  7. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (October 24, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson, 'Stronger': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. New York: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Scott, Jason (October 29, 2011). "Music Review: Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (Deluxe Edition)".
    Hearst Corporation
    . Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  9. ^ Pearson, Ryan (October 26, 2011). "Kelly Clarkson Talks New Album; Singer Feels At Ease With The Release Of 'Stronger'".
    The Huffington Post. AOL
    . Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  10. ^ Stronger (digital booklet). Kelly Clarkson. RCA Records/19 Recordings. 2011. GBCTA1100368.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. Gaon Single Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original
    on June 2, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013. On the page, select "2011" and then "2011.11.23~2011.11.29" to obtain the corresponding chart.
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