"My Love Is Better" is a song by Norwegian singer–songwriter Annie from her second studio album, Don't Stop

Don't Stop (Annie album)

Don't Stop is the second studio album by Norwegian recording artist Annie. Originally intended for a 2008 release on UK-based Island Records, the planned release date was pushed back...

(2009). Released as the album's second 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...

 on 9 October 2009, the track originally had featured backing vocals by Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...

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Girls Aloud controversy

"My Love Is Better" initially featured backing vocals by British pop

Pop music

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 group Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...

. Annie received tabloid attention when various publications wrote that Girls Aloud requested "My Love Is Better" be removed from the album. Producer Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins (producer)

Brian Thomas Higgins is a British music producer who has written and produced albums and tracks for several highly successful pop music singers and groups, most notably Girls Aloud, through his Xenomania production group...

 was reported to have included vocal tracks from a Girls Aloud demo in the song without their permission. Annie told Digital Spy

Digital Spy

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in an interview that "it's not as dramatic as they said in the papers", citing problems with the record company. "Brian asked them if they'd like to help out. They were really up for it and came into my studio and it was really fun." The issue was resolved and the song remained on Annie's album. She continued, "of course their record company said no and they ended up not singing on the song after all. I thought it was a little bit stupid but what can you say? It wasn't my choice. They were really nice, very sweet."

Track listing

iTunes single

1. "My Love Is Better" – 3:19
2. "My Love Is Better" (Emperor Machine Vocal Mix) – 6:08

12" (2010)

1. "My Love Is Better" (Original Version)
2. "My Love Is Better" (Emperor Machine Vocal Mix)
3. "My Love Is Better" (Emperor Machine Instrumental)
4. "My Love Is Better" (Sunkh Knight Remix)
5. "My Love Is Better" (Justin Robertson Remix)