Like You'll Never See Me Again
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"Like You'll Never See Me Again" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter
"Like You'll Never See Me Again" peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart-topper, remaining atop the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for seven weeks and dislodging Keys' previous single "No One" from the top position. In 2008, the song won two NAACP Image Awards, for Outstanding Music Video and Outstanding Song, and an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song.[1]
Composition
"Like You'll Never See Me Again" was written and produced by Keys and Kerry Brothers Jr. Keys explained to MTV News that the song is "about living every moment as if it's your last. Because if it's our last time to say, 'I love you,' then let it be that we didn't forget that."[2]
Critical reception
The song received critical acclaim. Nate Chinem from
Nick Levine wrote for Digital Spy a very positive review, writing that it is "a smoochy, seductive soul ballad, built around a delicate, Oriental-sounding piano riff, it gives Keys plenty of chance to show off her breathy, Mariah-esque upper register. Best of all, like all Keys' most impressive moments, its melody has a timeless quality that allows it to transcend its modish R&B production."[8]
Commercial performance
"Like You'll Never See Me Again" debuted at number 37 on the Billboard
"Like You'll Never See Me Again" was released on February 25, 2008, in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 53 on the
Music video
The music video for "Like You'll Never See Me Again", directed by
Track listings
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Credits and personnel
Production
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Musicians
- Alicia Keys – vocals, piano, lead Moog, virtual synthesizers
- Steve Mostyn – bass guitar
- John "Jubu" Smith – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
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United States (RIAA)[39] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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Release history
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United States | January 22, 2008 | Original | Contemporary hit radio | J | |
March 11, 2008 | Remix | Digital download | |||
Australia | April 7, 2008 | Original | CD | Sony BMG | |
Germany | May 9, 2008 |
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See also
References
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- ^ a b "Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ Chinen, Nate. Review: As I Am. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2012-03-13.
- ^ Lac, J. Freedom du. Review: As I Am. The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2012-03-13.
- ^ Dugue, Rodney. "Review: As I Am". Spin: 120. December 2007.
- ^ Gundersen, Edna. Review: As I Am. USA Today. Retrieved on 2012-03-13.
- ^ Merritt, Stephanie. Review: As I Am. The Observer. Retrieved on 2012-03-13.
- ^ Levine, Nick (25 February 2008). "Alicia Keys: 'Like You'll Never See Me Again' - Music Singles Review - Digital Spy". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (December 27, 2007). "Flo Rida Bumps Keys From Atop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2007.
- ^ a b "Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.biz. 2008. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- Sony BMG Music Entertainment. 2008. 88697 23399 2.)
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- The ARIA Report (946): 2. April 14, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-23. Retrieved February 11, 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "ARIA Urban Singles Chart – Week Commencing 14th April 2008" (PDF). The ARIA Report (946): 18. April 14, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-23. Retrieved February 11, 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
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- ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Alicia Keys". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
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- Romanian Top 100. Archived from the originalon June 26, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2008.
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- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
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- ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Smooth Jazz Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Year End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard.biz. 2008. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Decade End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.biz. 2009. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Alicia Keys – Like You'll Never See Me Again". Recording Industry Association of America. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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