I Don't Think About You

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"I Don't Think About You"
Michael Pollack (add.)
Kelly Clarkson singles chronology
"Christmas Eve"
(2017) 		"I Don't Think About You"
(2018) 		"Heat"
(2018)
Music video
"I Don't Think About You" on
YouTube

"I Don't Think About You" is a song by American singer

Michael Pollack. The song was issued by Atlantic Records
as the album's second single on February 9, 2018.

Composition

"I Don't Think About You" is written by Sean & Andre Davidson of the production duo

Michael Pollack.[1][2] Lyrically, the song is about emerging from a failed relationship, and was primarily based on Harlœ's past. Harlœ, who travelled to Nashville, Tennessee in 2016 to collaborate with Clarkson, told her that the song was inspired by a situation in her life where she was old enough to finally realize and conclude that the relationship 'didn't work out, and you're kind of a douche, but thank you for making me a stronger human. Let's just move on. I wish you well, but I wish you not near me.'"[3] Prior to finishing the track, Clarkson had asked Harlœ to pen it like a Whitney-esque ballad to showcase her range, which led to an arrangement emphasizing on her vocals. Music critics also observed that the song's content may also haven alluded to Clarkson's relationship to her former label, RCA Records as wells as her detractors.[4][5]

"I Don't Think About You" features a piano-backed melody performed by Pollack.[6] It also features string arrangements conducted by Paul Buckmaster, and is one of his final studio recordings prior to his death.[7][8] The song is written in the key of A♭ major with a moderately slow tempo, Clarkson's voice spans two octaves from C4 to C6.[9]

Critical reception

Glenn Gamboa of

Idolator's Mike Nied wrote that the ballad lets her voice soar through some intricate gymnastics on what could be one of her most challenging arrangements, and remarked that "Unsurprisingly, she misses no steps and delivers something truly commendable for both the vocal excellence and personal growth she displays."[11] Ariana Davis of Refinery29 noted that the glass-shattering soprano notes and passion behind each lyric of the song seem to be sending the listener a very clear message: that she is, indeed, proud of the woman she has become.[12]

Live performances

To promote "I Don't Think About You", Clarkson has performed the song live on several television shows. On February 26, 2018, Clarkson performed the song live on

fourteenth season of The Voice
on May 7, 2018.

Music video

The accompanying music video premiered on Clarkson's official YouTube on March 20, 2018.[15]

In the video, Clarkson is singing on a platform and there are scenes interspersed of younger versions of Clarkson, as Billboard's Abby Jones describes as, "including a rocky family situation during her childhood, a troubling boyfriend in her teen years and battling management as she entered the early stages of her career."[16]

Track listing

Digital streaming[17]

No.TitleLength
1."I Don't Think About You"3:44

Digital streaming – Remixes EP[18]

No.TitleLength
1."I Don't Think About You" (Luca Schreiner Remix)3:44
2."I Don't Think About You" (Tep No Remix)3:16
3."I Don't Think About You" (Gil Glaze x Lanna Remix)3:48
4."I Don't Think About You" (DJ Lazslo Remix)3:59

Personnel

Credits from Tidal.[19]

Charts

Release history

List of releases showing region, date, format, record label, catalog number and reference
Region Date Format Label Catalog number Ref.
Various February 9, 2018 Streaming Atlantic USAT21703618 [17]
United States February 26, 2018
Hot adult contemporary
radio
  • Atlantic
  • RRP
 — [26]
Various March 23, 2018 Streaming – Remixes EP Atlantic 075679874801 [18]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Sydney (July 24, 2017). "Rising Singer-Producer Harloe on Upcoming EP, Working as a Female in the Industry". Variance. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Gamboa, Glenn (August 2, 2013). "Michael Pollack, Rosyln pianist who dueted with Billy Joel, has first big gig". Newsday. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Feeney, Nolan (September 13, 2017). "Kelly Clarkson played us her new album, Meaning of Life. Here are 7 songs you'll love". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  4. ^ Wood, Michael (October 26, 2017). "Review: Has Kelly Clarkson found the 'Meaning of Life'?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  5. ^ Bruner, Raisa (October 26, 2017). "Kelly Clarkson Delivers Soul and Sass to 'Meaning of Life'". Time. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  6. ^ Davies, Hannah (October 26, 2017). "Kelly Clarkson: Meaning of Life review – a classier soul diva emerges". The Guardian. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  7. ^ Aswad, Jem (November 8, 2017). "Paul Buckmaster, Grammy-Winning Arranger on 'Space Oddity,' 'Tiny Dancer' and More, Dies at 71". Variety. Los Angeles: PMC. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "PAUL BUCKMASTER, 1946-2017". Hits Digital Ventures. November 8, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Kelly Clarkson "I Don't Think About You: Music Sheet". Kobalt Music Group. 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  10. ^ Gamboa, Glenn (October 25, 2017). "'Meaning of Life' review: Kelly Clarkson's soulful stunner". New York: Newsday. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  11. Idolator
    . Hive Media. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  12. ^ Davis, Ariana (October 27, 2017). "This Simple Advice From Kelly Clarkson Will Blow Your Mind". Refinery29. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  13. ^ "See Kelly Clarkson perform 'I Don't Think About You' live on TODAY". TODAY.com. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  14. ^ "Watch: Kelly Clarkson performs new single on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'". axs. 2018-02-28. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Debuts Powerful 'I Don't Think About You' Music Video – Watch Now!". Celebrities Report. 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  16. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Sings Away Her Past Hardships in Evocative 'I Don't Think About You' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  17. ^ a b "Kelly Clarkson – I Don't Think About You". Spotify. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  18. ^ a b "Kelly Clarkson – I Don't Think About You (Remixes)". Spotify. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  19. ^ "Meaning of Life by Kelly Clarkson". Tidal. October 27, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  20. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  21. Gaon
    . April 28, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  22. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  23. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  24. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  25. ^ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  26. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC: Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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