I Will Never Let You Down
"I Will Never Let You Down" | ||||
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Single by Rita Ora | ||||
Released | 31 March 2014 | |||
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Length | 3:23 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
Producer(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
Rita Ora singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I Will Never Let You Down" on YouTube |
"I Will Never Let You Down" is a song by English singer Rita Ora. Written and produced by Calvin Harris, the song was released as a single for digital download and streaming by Columbia and Roc Nation in various countries on 31 March 2014. The upbeat pop love song with dance and EDM influences opens with a hip hop beat and transitions into a disco and dance party. The singer conveys an empowering and optimistic message through her lyrics as she promises her love interest that she will never let him down. Upon its release, the song received critical acclaim from music critics, many of whom applauded the song's music, sound and lyrics as well as Ora's vocal delivery.
"I Will Never Let You Down" reached the number one position in the United Kingdom, becoming Ora's fourth number-one single on the
The official music video for "I Will Never Let You Down", containing sequences of Ora depicted in several settings that alternate between black-and-white and color shots, premiered on Ora's YouTube channel on 31 March 2014. The video attracted praise for its theme as well as Ora's appearance, fashion and clothes. To further promote the song, the singer performed it at a number of televised events, among others at the Bambi Awards, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, Germany's Next Topmodel and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Background and composition
Prior to its release, Ora started to tease "I Will Never Let You Down" in mid-March 2014, uploading the single's cover art and a preview of the music video.[2][3] The song was written by Scottish disc jockey Calvin Harris and intended for her second studio album.[4][5][6] Produced and written by him, Harris explained that the song was reminiscent of American singer Whitney Houston and singer Pink.[1][5][7] Ora further stated, "I'm in a very good place and I really wanted people to see how I felt and how I want other people to feel when they listen to it – happy!"[5] The album was scheduled to be released in the summer of 2014 but was postponed.[6][8] In her 2015 lawsuit against Roc Nation, Ora stated that the record label had delayed her second album.[9][10][11]
"I Will Never Let You Down" was released as a single for digital download and streaming by Columbia and Roc Nation on 31 March 2014.[12] Ora's vocals in the song span from a low note of B3 to a high note of E5.[13] It was composed in 4
4 time and the key of E major with a tempo of 128 beats per minute and a chord progression of E–B–Cm-Gm-A.[13] Musically, "I Will Never Let You Down" is an upbeat 80's-sounding pop love song,[14][15] incorporating a dance production and EDM elements.[6][16] The song begins with an intro utilising guitars and synths as well as hip hop beats, which progresses into a disco and dance-described party.[17] Featuring an empowering and optimistic message, Ora lyrically promises her love interest that she will never let him down even when he feels like giving up.[18] On the chorus, she sings, "When you're feeling low on love / I'll be what you're dreaming of / Oh, oh, I will never let you down."[16]
Reception
Upon release, "I Will Never Let You Down" was met with critical acclaim from
"I Will Never Let You Down" debuted at
Promotion
The music video for "I Will Never Let You Down" was uploaded to Ora's official
Edwin Oritz from
Ora performed "I Will Never Let You Down" for the first time in the
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming[12]
- "I Will Never Let You Down" – 3:23
- Digital download and streaming – Remixes[70]
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (R3hab Remix) – 4:11
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Vegas Remix) – 6:17
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Radio Remix) – 3:41
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Radio Instrumental) – 3:42
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Steve Smart and WestFunk Club Mix) – 4:51
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Steve Smart and WestFunk Radio Edit) – 3:08
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Main Mix) – 7:41
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Radio Mix) – 4:38
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Dub) – 6:41
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Digital Dog Remix) – 5:52
- "I Will Never Let You Down" (Digital Dog Radio Edit) – 4:00
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[43] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[39] | Gold | 1,300,000† |
Germany (BVMI)[37] | Gold | 150,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[38] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[42] | Gold | 7,500* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[28] | Platinum | 1,000,000[29] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | 31 March 2014 |
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Italy | 4 April 2014 | Radio airplay | Columbia | |
United States | 6 May 2014 | Contemporary hit radio |
See also
- List of Billboard Dance Club Songs number ones of 2014
- List of number ones of 2014 (Scotland)
- List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 2010s
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