[59] The performance was praised by the judges, with Kelly Rowland, one of them, feeling like she was watching an awards show performance. That was one of those things where there wasn't necessarily a plan. “Say Something” is a song by indie band A Great Big World. [23] In June of the same year, the single was certified 4x Platinum. Pentatonix covered the song, featured on their 2014 studio album called PTX, Vols. Shaun Morgan of Seether Songwriter Interviews "[20] Billboard's critics ranked it among the best songs of the first half of 2018. [18], Lauren Tingle of CMT gave the song a positive review, writing "it definitely sounds like it could have been born in Timberlake's musically rich home state of Tennessee. Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. The performance consisted of a piano, some strings and a keyboard for instrumentation, while Aguilera "reining in her voice's natural power", according to Billboard's Jason Lipshutz. The production was helmed by Mosley under his stage-name Timbaland while Harmon served as the assistant producer, under the … In Austria, the song peaked at number four on the Austrian Singles Chart,[30] while in Norway, the song peaked at number eight on the Norwegian Singles Chart[31] and in Sweden, "Say Something" became a success, peaking at number four on the Swedish Singles Chart. "[22] Forrest Wickman of Slate said the "long-anticipated duet lives up to the hype. "Say Something" did not sell significantly well until the version with Aguilera was available. In the single version with Aguilera, she plays a ghost of the lover to whom the song is addressed as she traces the steps of the lead vocal. It feels like a bit of a risk for JT, but it is one that should pay off," and opined it was the "best" on the album so far. It was released on January 25, 2018 as the third single from his fifth studio album Man of the Woods (2018) along with its music video. "[1] The pair considers Aguilera as having "one of the top voices in the world," says Chad King, and re-recorded "Say Something" with her in two hours. The song was written and produced by Timberlake, Larrance Dopson, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, and Timbaland, with additional songwriting by Stapleton. The result? There was a period during that album when we were all in different studios doing different things trying to get it finished, and I used to take some time out. —The duo impressed with the success of the song. The camera follows him as he straps on an acoustic guitar and ascends up an elevator. The song was performed live on the premiere episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers on February 24, 2014. Tuesday night's performance of A Great Big World's new single "Say Something" on "The Voice" was understated -- and exactly what Axel's duo with Chad Vaccarino to break their ballad to a … The song was written and produced by Timberlake, Larrance Dopson, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, and Timbaland, with additional songwriting by Stapleton. ", "The 50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far): Critics' Picks", "Justin Timberlake reveals one shot music video for "Say Something, "Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton's Long-Anticipated Duet Lives Up to the Hype", "Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's "Say Something" Is The Best 'Man Of The Woods' Single Yet", "Justin Timberlake Releases New Single "Say Something" Feat. [7] Timberlake and Timbaland previously incorporated country sounds such as twangy guitars on tracks like "What Goes Around... Comes Around". With A Great Big World's Chad King manning the keyboard, the group's Ian Axel sat at the grand piano and stamped his feet furiously as 'Say Something' approached its emotional climax," according to Billboard's Jason Lipshutz. At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, the song earned A Great Big World and Aguilera a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. And I am feeling so small It was over my head I know nothing at all. S. McHale said, November 3, 2008 @ 3:14 pm. The song is also Aguilera's first top 10 with lead billing since October 2008, when her single "Keeps Gettin' Better" debuted at its number seven peak. [30] Billboard critics ranked it as the 74th best song of the year. From the hip hop-inspired drums, to the country-driven guitar riff, gospel harmonies, and triumphant introspective vocals, you're left feeling satisfied... this is JT at his best and most honest. 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"Somethin' Stupid", also "Something Stupid", is a song written by C. Carson Parks. The song went to jump from number 50 to number 9, on the week of February 2, 2014, until it reached the top of the ARIA Charts on the week February 16, 2014. [8] The song features lyrics about reflection and regret, meditating on social pressure to have something to say and being unsure if you really do. "[8], The song is written in the key of D major. With the band in danger of being dropped from their label, Alice Cooper drummer Neal Smith co-wrote the song that started their trek from horror show curiosity to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [1] It also reached number one in Slovakia and Slovenia and the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [31], In the United States, "Say Something" debuted at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 with 98,000 downloads sold, after selling additional 21,000 before the tracking week, and 12.8 million streams. To have something to say is to be able to say something, but the former renders the Greek ἔχειν τι λέγειν in a rather appealing way. [22] The song reached its 3 million sales mark in February 2014, and was certified triple platinum on March 5, 2014. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", Norwegiancharts.com – Justin Timberlake feat. Stepping out, he encounters Stapleton on a nearby staircase. It debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after A Great Big World and Aguilera performed the song on The Voice. It won Best Live Video at the 2018 UK Music Video Awards. [3] " [62][63][64] Joe Brooks and Tammin Sursok released a pop rock version of the song on March 29, 2014, as a single. 61, and gradually rose to the top, where it stayed for two weeks at the end of the year. [60] Series creator and head judge Simon Cowell, who mentored the group, claimed that the duo success is proof that the show is still capable of turning small-town kids into bankable stars. "Writing the song was part of the healing process," says Axel. Grab a tissue and watch the emotional clip up top. Online praised Aguilera's emotion on the video, writing that she "serves up a certain subtleness to the clip, which is definitely appropriate given the tone of both the ballad and the video itself. The song was praised by music critics for its powerful lyrics, the emotional composition and Aguilera's vocal delivery. 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[16] The song was also a success on the Canadian Hot 100, debuting at number 9 and peaking at number one. [14] It received nominations for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the 2018 CMT Music Awards,[15] for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction,[16] and for an iHeartRadio Much Music Video Award for Best Director. [24] As of December 2014, the song had sold about 4 million copies in the US. [60] The duo performed the song once again on the finale of the show, eventually winning the competition.[61]. Say Something by Justin Timberlake (featuring Chris Stapleton) song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position in 2016. 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[41], On November 5, 2013, on the 14th episode from the fifth season of The Voice, Christina Aguilera (one of the competition's coaches) performed "Say Something" with A Great Big World. Christina Aguilera: A Great Big World: Amazon.de", Ultratop.be – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", "A Great Big World Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)", "A Great Big World Chart History (Canada AC)", "A Great Big World Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)", "A Great Big World Chart History (Canada Hot AC)", A Great Big World feat. The song became a breakout hit after Christina Aguilera performed it on The Voice. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [53] With her hair in a braid and wearing a muted black dress, Aguilera sang an original verse midway through the performance, which included a string section and a fairly bare stage. Johnny Mathis also covered his version from his recent album, Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook in 2017. [37][38][39] The music video, which was shot in Los Angeles, was released on November 19, 2013, exclusively on Entertainment Tonight, while VEVO premiered the video on November 20, 2013. "[11] Jon O'Brien of Yahoo! For Jason Lipshut of Billboard Magazine, "Aguilera and AGBW's Ian Axel look utterly sorrowful as they croon the break-up ballad together, with Axel carefully pounding away at the grand piano and Aguilera appearing on the verge of tears as the song reaches its climax. I had written ‘Something’ on the piano during the recording of the White Album. When You Say Nothing at All" entered the Hot Country Singles chart on September 17, 1988, at No. 2018 single by Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton, 2018 single by Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton, (live version) (featuring Chris Stapleton), "Drake's 'God's Plan' Still No. "Whenever we perform it, it's like revisiting the scar. Macbeth—at least, the wicked Macbeth—is in part their own creation. "[45], John Walker of MTV Buzzworthy called the video "equal parts tragically beautiful and beautifully tragic. Although I work as a professional photographer in Los Angeles, I used to sing in an alternative band called Too Many Joes. 1 & 2. [26] MTV's Madeline Roth said the song is "as close to Timberlake's Memphis roots as he's gotten so far... and it's a promising sign of things to come,"[11] while MTV UK's Sam Prance stated Timberlake "deliver some of the best vocals of his career to date. 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Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and produced by La Blogothèque, the video was filmed using a technique known as "continuous motion" and shot in one take at the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles – famous for its appearance in the 1982 cult science fiction film Blade Runner – with elevators, balconies, and stairs that "personified the labyrinth" the concept required. It came out great. [54] Lindsay Dreyer of Wetpaint wrote that "Taking her rightful place center stage in a floor-length black dress and braided updo, the 32-year-old pop diva harmonized perfectly with the group's lead singer Ian Axel, who worked the piano with passion and poise. Find 57 ways to say WROTE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com, the world's most trusted free thesaurus. American progressive metal band Redemption includes their own cover version of the song on the vinyl version of their album The Art of Loss. "[7] In Billboard, Natalie Maher stated the climax of the song occurs "as the two are joined by a full choir, and added band, and then slowly comes down off itself with the line, "maybe it's greatest to say nothing. And those whispers at the very end? He was like 'All right, you hop in there and take a verse,' and I'm like, 'You want me to do what?' This page provides the answer to the Reddit mystery about the song "Say Something," written by Dina Douglass and performed by the band Too Many Joes. [2] A live version of the song was released on March 31. "[1] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy noted that with its "stripped-down melody and emotive lyrics", the song becomes the antithesis of the club-thumping blow-outs radio currently prefers. [34], On February 5, 2018, Timberlake and Stapleton performed "Say Something" on the post-Super Bowl episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. NEW ALBUM: XXXTENTACION - 'Bad Vibes Forever' - Track-List! This sparked a chain reaction that eventually made its way to Christina Aguilera. "Say Something" is a song recorded by American producer, songwriter and rapper Timbaland, for his third studio album Shock Value II (2009). I had a blast with him, he's a great creative force and one of those guys that if you get a chance to work with him, you should."[5]. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "Wyróżnienia - Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2019 roku", Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry, "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Justin Timberlake feat. 2013 single by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera, "We still can't even believe that this happened. It was originally recorded in 1966 by Parks and his wife Gaile Foote, as Carson and Gaile. The song was released on January 25, 2018 and … Meanwhile, various tear-inducing images accompany the majestic track, often in slow motion – most strikingly, an older man climbing into a hospital bed with his peaceful female counterpart and emitting a silent shout. It debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's 19th top 10 single as a solo artist and Stapleton's first. 1 on Billboard 200, Celine Dion and Avril Lavigne in Top Five", "Lorde's 'Royals' Leads Hot 100, Lady Gaga's 'Dope' Debuts At No. “Say Something” is the third single from Justin Timberlake’s fourth studio album Man of the Woods. 'Say something, I'm giving up on you...' Gulp."[14]. Song Review – Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton’s “Say Something” Trigger Reviews 130 Comments The first thing you need to understand about Chris Stapleton’s duet with Justin Timberlake called “Say Something” is that you haven’t heard it yet. "[7] Bradley Stern of MuuMuse praised the "slow, sad piano melody", the "mournful strings," calling it "a haunting production – made even better by the Stripped diva, proving once again that less is often more." [9], "Say Something" received universal acclaim from music critics, with significant acclaim going towards the emotional tone. Catriona Wightman of Digital Spy called it "pretty simple, but showed how genuinely talented they are. [17], After the performance on the AMAs, the song jumped to number 3 on the Digital Songs chart, with 197,000 copies. [28] In New Zealand, the single debuted at number 18, on December 16, 2013, while on February 10, 2014, the song reached a peak of number two; Aguilera's highest charting-single since her collaboration with Maroon 5 in "Moves Like Jagger" (2011), and her 14th top-five single. [56] However, Aguilera did not perform the song with them as a duet, due to scheduling conflicts of The Voice. "Say Something" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake featuring vocals by American singer Chris Stapleton. ""[13] Stephen Trageser of Nashville Scene deemed the track "an anthemic tune about something ostensibly honorable," and went on to interpret the lyrics. "[51] Bradley Stern of MuuMuse called the performance "perfect", writing that, "Christina keeps it as stripped as the studio version, allowing her naturally beautiful vocals to sound a whole lot more vulnerable than usual. [19], "Say Something" also became Epic's first top-ten hit since 2008 with You Found Me by The Fray. [26], In Australia, "Say Something" debuted at number 47 on the week of December 29, 2013. [40] The video features Aguilera in a simple black dress and natural make-up, reminiscent of her "Beautiful" days, according to MTV's Natasha Chandel. In 2001, a cover version by British vocalist Robbie Williams and Australian actress Nicole Kidman reached number one … "I said, 'Man, I have this dilemma, because I always feel like I want to say something, but I just don't want to get caught up in the rhythm of all of it.'" "[13] Sam Lansky of Idolator wrote that the song "was already pretty heartrending, but Aguilera's vocals provide some lovely support and additional pathos; it's a relief to hear that she enriches, rather than overwhelms, the track. "[49] Michelle Stark of Tampa Bay Times wrote the performance "gives us all of the goosebumps. "[4] Lamb also explained the song, writing that, "instead of being filled with anger and desperation, it is a song expressing a powerful combination of humility, sadness and regret. At first hearing this makes me think of a fall out in a relationship or a bad breakup where the person is trying to get the other person to speak up and be honest with them. Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "French single certifications – Justin Timberlake feat. [1] "'Say Something' was danced to on So You Think You Can Dance almost two months ago, and so many people responded to it," Axel tells Billboard. During the sixth week, the duo performed the song for the first time, with Sierra on the piano and Alex on guitar. [33], In 2019, "Say Something" was certified Platinum in the UK exactly one year after its release, becoming his sixth Platinum seller in the country as a solo artist. Say something, I'm giving up on you I'll be the one, if you want me to Anywhere I would've followed you Say something, I'm giving up on you. Day 5 of our 30 videos in 30 days series. A Great Big World and Aguilera also performed the song at the 2013 American Music Awards on November 24, 2013. 1 on Hot 100, Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Debuts in Top 10", "2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List", "See Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake's Stunning CMA Awards Duet", "Chris Stapleton Talks Working With Justin Timberlake on 'Say Something' & His Sneaky Appearance on 'Filthy, "Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton release country-rock duet", "Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton's "Say Something" Says Everything", "Justin Timberlake And Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Collaboration Is Finally Here", "Watch Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton Work the Room in 'Say Something' [Fresh Vid]", "Watch Justin Timberlake's "Say Something" Video, Featuring Chris Stapleton", "Justin Timberlake's Stunning New Video with Chris Stapleton Was Done in One Take", "Justin Timberlake Drops His Latest Single 'Say Something' With Chris Stapleton", "Childish Gambino, Florence + The Machine win big at UK Music Video Awards", "CMT Music Awards Nominations Revealed; Little Big Town to Host", "VMAs 2018: Cardi B, the Carters, Childish Gambino, Drake Lead Nominations", "Shawn Mendes Leads 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs Nominations", "Hear Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton's "Say Something, "Can Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton recreate that epic CMA moment with 'Say Something'? It also topped the singles charts in Australia, the Flanders region of Belgium, and Canada. [24] HotNewHipHop said it is different from his previous singles as it leans towards folk music, "but it's still another solid offering from Timberlake. "[23] For Idolator, Mike Neid said it is "the first song that truly feels on brand with the more organic styling of Man of the Woods. [36], A music video, directed by Christopher Sims, was already shot on November 8, 2013, with Aguilera posting to her Twitter, Facebook and Instagram page a picture of her standing next to a piano, where the duo is playing the track. "[44] Bradley Stern of MuuMuse agreed, writing that, "Armed with nothing else but a piano and an old bed frame by her side, the 'Lotus' legend bares her soul and gives you pure Stripped-era vulnerability, conjuring the simple-yet-effective one-take video for 'The Voice Within.' 2", "RIAA – Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – February 02, 2015", https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Aguilera,+Christina%22, Australian-charts.com – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", "ARIA Take 40 Chart Facts 25th January 2014", Charts.nz – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Austriancharts.at – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Norwegiancharts.com – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Swedishcharts.com – A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Spanishcharts.com – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Swisscharts.com – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", Lescharts.com – A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera – Say Something", "Sam Smith becomes first BRITs Critics Choice winner to debut at Number 1", "On set yesterday at the Say Something music video shoot with Christina Aguilera! It was serviced to contemporary hit radio on February 13, 2018. No over-the-top diva theatrics, no wigs — just raw emotion and a genuinely powerful performance. [18] It also jumped from number 18 to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming A Great Big World's first top-ten single and Aguilera's 11th top 10 and second in 2013 (with the other being "Feel This Moment" at number eight), becoming the second time she achieved multiple top 10s in a single year, with the first being in 2000, when 'What a Girl Wants' (number-one for two weeks), 'I Turn To You' (number three) and 'Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)' (number-one for four weeks), all from her self-titled debut album, reached the top tier. When you wrote “Say Something,” did you know you had a hit on your hands? Chris Stapleton – Say Something", "Danish single certifications – Justin Timberlake feat. It was written by George Harrison, the band's lead guitarist, and is widely viewed by music historians as having marked his ascendancy as a composer to the level of the … [42], The video received widespread acclaim from critics. [25] In May 2017 the single was certified 6× platinum in the United States for sales in excess of 6 million units. [4] Sonically, the[5][6] piano ballad[6][7] is underlined by a piano and string arrangement, which was performed by Los Angeles string players Mark Robertson, Andrew Duckles, and Vanessa Freebairn-Smith. [10][11] The crew included 17 musicians and a 60-person choir, in order to record the video and audio live in only one take. It was later released as a single by the duo on September 3, 2013, by Epic Records. "[47] Natasha Chandel of MTV praised "a rare moment, when Xtina breaks down on camera as the hook, 'Say something, I'm giving up on you' crescendos, exposing a tender side to the singer that we haven't seen since her album 'Stripped'. [29], Entertainment Weekly named "Say Something" the ninth best song of 2018 on their year-end list. We can hardly put it into words. Stern also praised Aguilera for showing a simple side of her voice, writing that she "doesn't even have her own verse or chorus – she resigns to delivering subtle, yet effective, backing vocals for the entirety of the re-recording. In the United Kingdom, "Say Something" debuted and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Aguilera's 24th Top 40 hit in Britain and A Great Big World's debut there. Written by the duo members—Ian Axel and Chad King—alongside Mike Campbell, the song was originally recorded by Axel for his solo album This Is the New Year (2011). You think you’ve heard it, but you haven’t. [1] [2] It was the second of five consecutive chart-topping singles for Whitley, who did not live to see the last two, as he died on May 9, 1989, of alcohol poisoning. The performance consisted of a piano, some strings and a keyboard for instrumentation, while Aguilera "reining in her voice's natural power", according to Billboard's Jason Lipshutz. The performance was lauded by critics and other artists, such as OneRepublic, Christina Perri, Ingrid Michaelson, Cee Lo Green and Carson Daly. ", "The Video for A Great Big World's "Say Something" with Christina Aguilera Will Also Make You Cry", "Christina Aguilera's 'Say Something' Video With A Great Big World Should Be Titled 'Weep Everything, "Christina Aguilera And A Great Big World's "Say Something" Video Will Make You Cry: Watch", "A Great Big World's "Say Something" With Christina Aguilera Ascends To No. [9] Cillea Houghton of Taste of Country called the song a "jam" where the singer "trade lines on an upbeat, genre-less track that could easily nestle into country radio. 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