Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato song)
"Here We Go Again" | ||||
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Single by Demi Lovato | ||||
from the album Here We Go Again | ||||
Released | June 23, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
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Genre | Power pop | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
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Producer(s) | SuperSpy | |||
Demi Lovato singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Here We Go Again" on YouTube |
"Here We Go Again" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato. It was written by Isaac Hasson, Lindy Robbins and Mher Filian and produced by SuperSpy, for Lovato's second studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single on June 23, 2009, through Hollywood Records. The song was the only single from Here We Go Again released in North America. "Here We Go Again" is a power pop song with guitar lines and pop hooks and the lyrics speak of the protagonist's on-off relationship with a hesitant boyfriend.
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its pop hook and made comparisons to works of
Background
Lovato released her debut studio album,
"Here We Go Again" was recorded at three different recording studios in California; SuperSpy Studios in Los Angeles, Resonate Studios in Burbank, and The Jungle Room in Glendale.[5] Additional recording took place at Safe House Studios in Greensboro, North Carolina.[5] Co-writer Robbins contributed backing vocals.[5] Hasson provided programming, guitars and synths, and Filian handled programming and keys. The instruments were played by Dorian Crozier, who provided drums, and Kenny Johnson, who played the bass.[5] The song was ultimately mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.[5] "Here We Go Again" premiered during Planet Premiere on Radio Disney on June 17, 2009,[6] and was released as the lead single for the album of the same name via digital download on June 23, through Hollywood Records.[7] It was later released in Australia and New Zealand on July 17, 2009.[8][9]
Composition
"Here We Go Again" is an uptempo
Reception
Critical reception
"Here We Go Again" received generally positive reviews from music critics.
Chart performance
In the United States, "Here We Go Again" debuted on the
Music video
"Here We Go Again" was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler, both who directed Lovato's previous video "La La Land".[27] The music video was filmed on June 8, 2009, in Los Angeles, California.[17] It premiered on June 26, 2009, on Disney Channel,[28] following the premiere of Princess Protection Program (which stars Lovato). The video begins with Lovato in her dressing room to prepare for her concert. Lovato is talking to her boyfriend (portrayed by Christopher Mason) over the phone. After hanging up, she rips up a photograph of the two of them together, implying he ended their relationship. He tries to call her back, but she ignores the call and heads to the stage. The boyfriend is shown visiting the concert and after Lovato finished the performance, she return to her dressing room. He meets her with a rose and they begin their relationship again.
Live performances
Lovato has performed "Here We Go Again" on several occasions. To promote the album, she appeared on
Track listing
- Digital download[7]
- "Here We Go Again" – 3:46
- "Here We Go Again (Jason Nevins Remix) – 6:34
Credits and personnel
Recording and management
- Recorded at SuperSpy Studios (Burbank, CA), Safe House Studios and The Jungle Room
- Mastered at Masterdisk (New York City)
- IRH Publishing (ASCAP); Hey Kiddo Music (ASCAP) administered by Kobalt Music Group, Ltd; Part Time Buddha Productions (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.
Personnel
- Demi Lovato – vocals
- Isaac Hasson – synths
- background vocals
- keys
- engineering
- Kenny Johnson – bass
- SuperSpy – production, engineering
- Simon Sampath-Kumar – engineering
- Jason Coons – engineering
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
- Dave McNair – mastering
Credits adapted from Here We Go Again liner notes.[35]
Charts
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[36] | 129 |
Australia Hitseekers (ARIA)[37] | 12 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[38] | 61 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26] | 38 |
US Billboard Hot 100[22] | 15 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[39] | Platinum | 880,000[23] |
Release history
Country | Release date | Format(s) |
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United States[7] | June 23, 2009 | Digital download |
Australia[8] | July 17, 2009 | |
New Zealand[9] |
References
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- ^ a b Reynolds, Chas (May 1, 2009). "Interview: Demi Lovato". Artistdirect. Rogue Digital. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- New York Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Here We Go Again (CD liner notes). Demi Lovato. United States: Hollywood. 2009.
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- ^ a b "Here We Go Again – Single by Demi Lovato". iTunes Store. (New Zealand). Apple, Inc. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
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- ^ a b c Wappler, Margaret (July 20, 2009). "Album reviews: Demi Lovato's 'Here We Go Again' and Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- ^ Gannett Company. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ a b c Mason, Kerri (July 21, 2009). "Demi Lovato, "Here We Go Again"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- ^ Lindy, Robbins; Isaac, Hasson; Mher, Filian; Demi, Lovato (January 25, 2010). "Here We Go Again". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Demi Lovato – Here We Go Again Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Kobalt Music Publishing.
- ^ a b Lovato, Demi (July 6, 2009). Making of Here We Go Again Music Video (streaming video). YouTube. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (July 17, 2009). "Plenty of pap but no pop for Lovato". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Company. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
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- ^ "Hot 100 – Week of July 11, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
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- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Week of July 11, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Week of August 8, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ a b "Demi Lovato – Here We Go Again". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ Lovato, Demi; Malloy, Brendan; Wheeler, Tim. Making the Video: La La Land. Don't Forget (Deluxe Edition) (DVD video).
- ^ "Demi Lovato "Here We Go Again" Music Video | Disney Dreaming". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ "Episode 30". The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. July 17, 2009. NBC.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (July 27, 2009). "Plenty of pap but no pop for Lovato". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Company. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- The View. ABC. July 23, 2009. Archived from the originalon April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ Masley, Ed (July 10, 2009). "Demi Lovato works magic in Glendale". The Arizona Republic. Gannett Company. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (September 18, 2011). "After Disney, After Rehab, a Singer Tries Growing Up". The New York Times. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
- ^ Graff, Gary (November 17, 2011). "Demi Lovato's Tour Opener Has Its Ups & Downs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
- ^ Here We Go Again liner notes [CD] Hollywood Records (2009).
- ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 2017-01-20". imgur.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Issue 1018" (PDF). ARIA. October 19, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 4, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
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- ^ "American single certifications – Demi Lovato – Here We Go Again". Recording Industry Association of America.