During the recording session, Aguilera wanted to record a song about the pain of losing a loved one and asked Perry for help. The second disc, described by Aguilera herself as "a '20s, '30s vibe," was solely produced by her longtime collaborater–producer Linda Perry. The track was included on the setlist of Aguilera's Back to Basics Tour in 20.Īguilera's fifth studio album, Back to Basics, which consists of two discs, was released in August 2006. Aguilera has performed the song live on a number of occasions, including at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards and on Saturday Night Live. It won two MVPA Awards for Best Video and Best Direction of a Female Artist in 2007, and was nominated for a Juno Award for Video of the Year. It depicts Aguilera as a 1940s circus star who suffers from her father's death. The video was also co-directed by Aguilera. It was a top-ten hit in Europe and Oceania, entering the top ten of record charts in countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden.Ī music video for the song was directed by Floria Sigismondi who had previously worked with Aguilera on the video for " Fighter". According to Nielsen SoundScan, the single has sold over 1.1 million copies in the United States. The song peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Hurt" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised her vocals but were ambivalent towards its production. Written by Aguilera, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson, and produced by Perry, the song describes how the protagonist deals with the loss of a loved one and was inspired by the death of Perry's father. It was serviced to US contemporary hit radio stations on September 17, 2006, as the album's second single, and was released for purchase in November.
" Hurt" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fifth studio album, Back to Basics. Conway Recording Studios (Hollywood, California).Kung Fu Gardens ( North Hollywood, California).“If you’re gonna let me down, let me down gently / Don’t pretend that you don’t want me / Our love ain’t water under the bridge” – “Water Under The Bridge”īurned bridges offer golden opportunities for Adele to repair the damage. “I should probably tell you now before it’s way too late / That I never meant to hurt you or lie straight to your face / Consider this my apology, I know it’s years in advance / But I’d rather say it now in case I never get the chance” – “River Lea”Īdele covers all her bases when it comes to writing (and righting) her wrongs.Īdele Plotting Arena Tour With An Old-School Booking Strategy, Sources Sayġ. Or…maybe it is.ġ1 Best Soul-Stirring Covers of Adele’s ‘Hello’Ģ. This isn’t a signal to grab your ex and use Adele’s album as an excuse to rekindle the flame. “If this is my last night with you / Hold me like I’m more than just a friend / Give me a memory I can use / Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do / It matters how this ends / Cause what if I never love again?” – “All I Ask” “Let me photograph you in this light / In case it is the last time / That we might be exactly like we were” – “When We Were Young”īecause an Instagram holds a thousand words.ģ. This is the soundtrack for America’s saddest home videos.Īdele’s Streaming Decision: Not Unexpected, Not Easily CopiedĤ. Watch Demi Lovato Passionately Cover Adele’s ‘Hello’ĥ. “I wish I could live a little more / Look up to the sky, not just the floor / I feel like my life is flashing by / And all I can do is watch and cry” – “Million Years Ago” The truth hurts, especially when Adele is s inging it. “I know I’m not the only one / Who regrets the things they’ve done / Sometimes I just feel it’s only me / Who never became who they thought they’d be” – “Million Years Ago”Īdele’s bars about the growing pains of 20-hood cut deep.Īdele’s ’25’ Won’t Be On Streaming ServicesĦ. “Take your eyes off me so I can leave / I’m far too ashamed to do it with you watching me / This is never ending, we have been here before / But I can’t stay this time cause I don’t love you anymore” – “Love In The Dark” This is sure to set the mood for past high school sweethearts at their 10-year reunion.Īdele Playing ’25’ Album Release Show at Very Intimate NYC Clubħ.
“But if by chance you’re here alone / Can I have a moment / Before I go? / Cause I’ve been by myself all night long / Hoping you’re someone I used to know” – “When We Were Young” Just How Big Will Adele’s ’25’ Be? Make Your Predictions!Ĩ.
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