I Turn to You (Christina Aguilera song)
Encyclopedia
"I Turn to You" is a pop song written by Diane Warren
in 1996. The original version of the song was recorded that year by R&B quartet All-4-One
for the soundtrack album
to the Warner Bros.
film Space Jam
.
In 1998, American pop singer Christina Aguilera
recorded a cover version, produced by Guy Roche
, for her self-titled debut album
. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks, becoming Aguilera's fourth top-ten hit. In 2008 "I Turn To You" was covered by Nina
, a Filipino
pop
/R&B
singer, for her album Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren
.
al figure (her mother) (as evidenced, at least, by the music video
produced for Aguilera's version). However, the song's lyrics are ambiguous enough to where the lyrics can apply to a lover, a friend, or another family member.
recorded a cover version of "I Turn to You", produced by Guy Roche
, for her self-titled debut album
. Released in the spring
of 2000 as the album's third single
, the single peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks, becoming Aguilera's fourth Top 10 hit. The ballad-based single focused on Aguilera being the narrator in the song, telling the person that she is there when they are losing faith. "I Turn To You" peaked at #19 in the UK and #40 in Australia. "I Turn To You" reached #1 in Argentina and #10 in Canada
, becoming Aguilera's third Top 10 Hit there. "I Turn To You" was also featured on Aguilera's greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits
.
The song was re-written in Spanish
, and titled "Por Siempre Tú" (Forever You), for Aguilera's first Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo
. In the song, Aguilera hits F5 in full chest voice. "I Turn To You" became the first ballad released off of Aguilera's chart topping self-titled debut album
. The radio edit edition of "I Turn To You" was also featured on the U.S. Maxi-CD single, along with the U.K. Maxi-CD single.
in the video, and during the final scenes, a midnight blue dress
. The identity of the director of the videos for "I Turn to You" and "Por Siempre Tú" remains somewhat of a mystery. At the time of the videos' release, MTV
had the director listed as Rupert C. Almont. However, the inlay for the DVD Deluxe Edition of Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits lists the director as Richard C. Allen. It is likely that both are simply pseudonyms for top director Joseph Kahn
, as it was Kahn who appeared as director on the episode of Making the Video
that chronicled the making of this music video. Unlike Aguilera's first two singles, "I Turn To You" had no backup dancers in the video, since it was a slow ballad. Shooting took place in Los Angeles from February 24–26, 2000. The video made it world premiere on MTV
's Total Request Live
on April 10, 2000
" and "What a Girl Wants
", "I Turn to You" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100
and number five on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Although the single wasn't promoted, internationally, "I Turn to You" remained in the number one slot of most main stream media sources for the first month of its release, making it one of the most successful songs, when regarding the international scale, of the last century. These nations include Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, and throughout Europe. The song was less successful in the UK, where it reached #19, and remains her lowest peak to date in that country, although staying on the chart for 15 weeks. "I Turn To You" landed at #10 on the Canadian Singles Chart
, becoming her third Top 10 hit there. The track peaked at #11 in New Zealand
and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. 'I Turn To You" was released as a CD single during its worldwide release. As Aguilera's first two singles, it became another international hit for her, also being the first ballad she released off of her debut album. The single charted at #17 in Ireland, staying there for seven weeks. "I Turn To You" eventually became an international Top 20 hit. The single has sold over 1,800,000 copies worldwide.
As of 2010, it remains Aguilera's lowest peaking single in Germany, only reaching #65.
Diane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
in 1996. The original version of the song was recorded that year by R&B quartet All-4-One
All-4-One
All-4-One is a male R&B/pop group best known for their cover hit single "I Swear" from their self-titled 1994 debut album. The group comprises Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez, and Tony Borowiak, all from the Antelope Valley and Mojave, California areas, but are based in the Los Angeles...
for the soundtrack album
Space Jam (soundtrack)
- Album singles :...
to the Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
film Space Jam
Space Jam
Aside from Jordan, a number of NBA players and coaches appeared in the film. Larry Bird portrays a friend of Jordan who joins him for a game of golf. When the Monstars steal the NBA players' talent, they invade a game between the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks, causing the Knicks' Patrick...
.
In 1998, American pop singer Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
recorded a cover version, produced by Guy Roche
Guy Roche
Guy Roche is a record producer and songwriter who is best known for the hit singles he has co-written/co-produced for Christina Aguilera, which include but are not limited to "What a Girl Wants", "I Turn to You", and "Come on Over Baby . He also co-wrote Brandy's Never Say Never single "Almost...
, for her self-titled debut album
Christina Aguilera (album)
Christina Aguilera is the self-titled debut studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera released on August 24, 1999 in the United States by RCA Records...
. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks, becoming Aguilera's fourth top-ten hit. In 2008 "I Turn To You" was covered by Nina
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
, a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
pop
Pinoy pop
Pinoy pop or Filipino pop refers to popular contemporary music in the Philippines. With its beginnings in the 1970s, Filipino pop is a growing genre...
/R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer, for her album Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren
Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren
Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer Nina, released in the Philippines on July 25, 2008 by Warner Music. It is a cover album consisting of Nina's renditions of familiar love songs written by American songwriter Diane Warren...
.
Song information
The lyrics of "I Turn to You" are an ode from the narrator to a person who helps them find the proverbial light in the rain when she is lost or losing ground. The single is written with the theme of thanking a parentParent
A parent is a caretaker of the offspring in their own species. In humans, a parent is of a child . Children can have one or more parents, but they must have two biological parents. Biological parents consist of the male who sired the child and the female who gave birth to the child...
al figure (her mother) (as evidenced, at least, by the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
produced for Aguilera's version). However, the song's lyrics are ambiguous enough to where the lyrics can apply to a lover, a friend, or another family member.
Nina Girado cover
- In 2008, FilipinoFilipino peopleThe Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
popPinoy popPinoy pop or Filipino pop refers to popular contemporary music in the Philippines. With its beginnings in the 1970s, Filipino pop is a growing genre...
/R&BContemporary R&BContemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer NinaNina GiradoMarifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
covered the song for her album Nina Sings the Hits of Diane WarrenNina Sings the Hits of Diane WarrenNina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer Nina, released in the Philippines on July 25, 2008 by Warner Music. It is a cover album consisting of Nina's renditions of familiar love songs written by American songwriter Diane Warren...
.
Christina Aguilera version
"I Turn to You" is a pop song written by Diane Warren in 1996. In 1998, American pop singer Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
recorded a cover version of "I Turn to You", produced by Guy Roche
Guy Roche
Guy Roche is a record producer and songwriter who is best known for the hit singles he has co-written/co-produced for Christina Aguilera, which include but are not limited to "What a Girl Wants", "I Turn to You", and "Come on Over Baby . He also co-wrote Brandy's Never Say Never single "Almost...
, for her self-titled debut album
Christina Aguilera (album)
Christina Aguilera is the self-titled debut studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera released on August 24, 1999 in the United States by RCA Records...
. Released in the spring
Spring (season)
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of "spring" varies according to local climate, cultures and...
of 2000 as the album's third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, the single peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks, becoming Aguilera's fourth Top 10 hit. The ballad-based single focused on Aguilera being the narrator in the song, telling the person that she is there when they are losing faith. "I Turn To You" peaked at #19 in the UK and #40 in Australia. "I Turn To You" reached #1 in Argentina and #10 in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, becoming Aguilera's third Top 10 Hit there. "I Turn To You" was also featured on Aguilera's greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits
Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits
Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits is the first greatest hits album from American recording artist Christina Aguilera. The album was released on November 7, 2008 with the confirmation that a lead single named "Keeps Gettin' Better was released in September 9th 2008...
.
The song was re-written in Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, and titled "Por Siempre Tú" (Forever You), for Aguilera's first Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo
Mi Reflejo
Mi Reflejo is the first Spanish-language studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on September 12, 2000. Most of the album was produced by Rudy Pérez and includes Spanish versions of five songs from her debut album Christina Aguilera, as well as six new songs...
. In the song, Aguilera hits F5 in full chest voice. "I Turn To You" became the first ballad released off of Aguilera's chart topping self-titled debut album
Christina Aguilera (album)
Christina Aguilera is the self-titled debut studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera released on August 24, 1999 in the United States by RCA Records...
. The radio edit edition of "I Turn To You" was also featured on the U.S. Maxi-CD single, along with the U.K. Maxi-CD single.
Music video
The music video features Aguilera walking through the streets with an umbrella, singing. In the video, a young girl gets into a car accident, and turns to her mother when in the need of help. Aguilera is seen wearing a black tank topTank top
Tank top may refer to:* a type of sleeveless shirt worn by men and women * a sleeveless sweater, also known as a sweater vest * the plating forming the inner bottom of a ship hull...
in the video, and during the final scenes, a midnight blue dress
Dress
A dress is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.Dress may also refer to:*Clothing in general*Costume, fancy dress...
. The identity of the director of the videos for "I Turn to You" and "Por Siempre Tú" remains somewhat of a mystery. At the time of the videos' release, MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
had the director listed as Rupert C. Almont. However, the inlay for the DVD Deluxe Edition of Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits lists the director as Richard C. Allen. It is likely that both are simply pseudonyms for top director Joseph Kahn
Joseph Kahn
Joseph Kahn is an American music video, advertising, and feature film director.-Early life:Kahn was born in Jersey Village, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He is of Korean ancestry. He spent part of his childhood growing up in Livorno, Italy until his family moved to Texas...
, as it was Kahn who appeared as director on the episode of Making the Video
Making the Video
Making the Video is an MTV show, consisting of half-hour episodes, which chronicles the process of filming various music videos. Usually the director outlines the concept of the video and the show often includes light-hearted and humorous moments. It always concludes with a premiere of the...
that chronicled the making of this music video. Unlike Aguilera's first two singles, "I Turn To You" had no backup dancers in the video, since it was a slow ballad. Shooting took place in Los Angeles from February 24–26, 2000. The video made it world premiere on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
on April 10, 2000
Chart performance
Following the number-one successes of Aguilera's two previous singles, "Genie in a BottleGenie in a Bottle
"Genie in a Bottle" is the second single by American pop recording artist, Christina Aguilera, taken from her self-titled debut album. It was co-written by David Frank, Steve Kipner, and Pamela Sheyne, and produced by Frank and Kipner respectively...
" and "What a Girl Wants
What a Girl Wants (song)
"What a Girl Wants" is the second single performed by Christina Aguilera from her self-titled debut album. The song was released on November 28, 1999, which was ten days after Aguilera's nineteenth birthday. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 15, 2000 for two weeks,...
", "I Turn to You" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and number five on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Although the single wasn't promoted, internationally, "I Turn to You" remained in the number one slot of most main stream media sources for the first month of its release, making it one of the most successful songs, when regarding the international scale, of the last century. These nations include Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, and throughout Europe. The song was less successful in the UK, where it reached #19, and remains her lowest peak to date in that country, although staying on the chart for 15 weeks. "I Turn To You" landed at #10 on the Canadian Singles Chart
Canadian Singles Chart
The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays....
, becoming her third Top 10 hit there. The track peaked at #11 in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. 'I Turn To You" was released as a CD single during its worldwide release. As Aguilera's first two singles, it became another international hit for her, also being the first ballad she released off of her debut album. The single charted at #17 in Ireland, staying there for seven weeks. "I Turn To You" eventually became an international Top 20 hit. The single has sold over 1,800,000 copies worldwide.
As of 2010, it remains Aguilera's lowest peaking single in Germany, only reaching #65.
Track listing
- "I Turn to You" [US Single]
- "I Turn to You" [Music Intro][Radio Edit] - 4:04
- "Por Siempre Tú" - 4:03
- "I Turn To You" [US Single #2] http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=154599
- "I Turn To You [Radio Edit] - 3:53
- "I Turn To You [Radio Edit Music Intro] - 4:03
- "I Turn To You [Suggested Call Out Hook] - 0:14
- "I Turn to You" [UK Single]
- "I Turn to You" [Radio Edit] - 3:59
- "I Turn to You" [Music Intro][Radio Edit] - 4:04
- "What a Girl Wants" [Thunderpuss Fiesta Edit] - 3:27
- "What a Girl Wants" [Thunderpuss Dirty Radio Mix] - 3:16
- I Turn To You [US CD-Maxi Single]
- "I Turn to You" [Radio Edit] - 3:53
- "What a Girl Wants" [Eddie Arroyo down tempo killer mix] - 4:20
- CD-Rom Video
- "I Turn to You" [BMG Mexican Single/Promo]
- "I Turn to You" [Radio Edit] - 3:59
- "I Turn to You" [Radio Edit/Music Intro] - 4:03
- "Por Siempre Tú" - 4:03
- "I Turn to You" [Cuttfather & Joe Remix] - 4:15
- "I Turn to You" [Thunderpuss Remix] - 4:20
- Remixes
- "Thunderpuss" [2000 Radio Mix]
- "Thunderpuss" [2000 Club Mix]
- "I Turn to You"[Sweden maxi sngle]
- I Turn To You (radio edit)3:53
- radio edit 4:03
- What A Girl Wants (fiesta edit) 3:26
- what a girl wants (thunderpuss radio remix) 3:16
- "I Turn to You" [Thailand Single]
- "I Turn to You" [Radio Edit] - 3:59
- "I Turn to You" [Music Intro][Radio Edit] - 4:04
- "What a Girl Wants" [Thunderpuss Fiesta Edit] - 3:27
- "What a Girl Wants" [Thunderpuss Dirty Radio Mix] - 3:16
Remixes and official versions
The following reximes and official versions released.- Album Version - 4:37
- Spanish Version - 4:03
- Radio Edit - 3:59
- Music Intro/Radio Edit - 4:04
- Suggested Call Out Hook - 0:14
- Eddie Arroyo Down Tempo Killer Mix - 4:20
Credits and personnel
- Written by Diane Warren.
- Produced by Guy Roche.
- Music video directed by Joeseph Kahn.
- Covered by Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. - "Por Siempre Tú" produced by Sergio George.
- Vocals: Christina Aguilera.
- Original album version produced by Guy Rouche.
- Recording Label: RCARCARCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
.
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
- 1 "Por Siempre Tú".
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 42 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| World World World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth.... wide |
April 1, 2000 | Radio airplay |
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
June 13, 2000 | CD single CD single A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s... |
| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
July 25, 2000 | CD single |