My Shadow
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"My Shadow" is a song by British recording artist Jessie J
, from re-release her debut studio album Who You Are (Platinum Edition)
. Written by Jessica Cornish, The Invisible Men
, The Fives and produced by same. The song is a mid-tempo where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around. "My Shadow" was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour
. The song has so far peaked at number 188 in UK Singles Chart
.
, The Fives and was produced by The Invisible Men with The Fives.
"My Shadow" is a mid-tempo dance with a bouncy and upbeat, where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around. She coos, “I don’t see the need to cry / ‘Cuz you’ll never leave my life.”
, said: “My Shadow” sounds a bit too similar to Jordin Sparks
' 2009 single “Battlefield
”. Amy Sciarretto from Pop Crush gave the song a review: ‘My Shadow’ is a bit of a romantic ode, where Jessie refers to her lover as a shadow who never leaves her side. She gets all breathy when singing about him.
due to strong digital download sales upon the re-release of Who You Are
in the United Kingdom
in November 2011.
, Jessie presented the song dressed in a hosiery catsuit..
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish , better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English recording artist currently signed to Island Records. She began her career as a songwriter for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", was released in November 2010 and peaked...
, from re-release her debut studio album Who You Are (Platinum Edition)
Who You Are (Jessie J album)
Who You Are is the debut studio album by English recording artist Jessie J, released on 28 February 2011 in the UK and on 12 April in the US. Due to high demand and interest from fans, the release date was pushed ahead by over an entire month, from its original 28 March 2011 release date....
. Written by Jessica Cornish, The Invisible Men
The Invisible Men
"The Invisible Men" are a songwriting and production trio based in London. The team are Jason Pebworth and George Astasio and Jon Shave ....
, The Fives and produced by same. The song is a mid-tempo where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around. "My Shadow" was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour
Heartbeat Tour
The Heartbeat Tour is a UK tour by singer-songwriter Jessie J in support of her album, Who You Are.-Background:The tour was announced on 1 June 2011 on London Radio Station, Capital FM.General sale tickets for The Heartbeat Tour were released on 3 June 2011.She originallly announced 11 UK dates...
. The song has so far peaked at number 188 in UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Background and composition
The song was written by Jessie J, The Invisible MenThe Invisible Men
"The Invisible Men" are a songwriting and production trio based in London. The team are Jason Pebworth and George Astasio and Jon Shave ....
, The Fives and was produced by The Invisible Men with The Fives.
"My Shadow" is a mid-tempo dance with a bouncy and upbeat, where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around. She coos, “I don’t see the need to cry / ‘Cuz you’ll never leave my life.”
Critical reception
"My Shadow" received generally mixed reviews from critics. The website IdolatorIdolator (website)
Idolator is a music blog. Created by the blog network Gawker Media in August 2006, Idolator was later sold to rival blog network Buzz Media, which also owns music blog Stereogum. From the 2007 departure of original head writer Brian Raftery until November 2009, the blog's head writer was Maura...
, said: “My Shadow” sounds a bit too similar to Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
' 2009 single “Battlefield
Battlefield (song)
"Battlefield" is a song performed by American recording artist Jordin Sparks, taken from her second studio album of the same name. The song was written by Wayne Wilkins, Ryan Tedder, Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters. It was released as the album's lead single in the United States on May 8, 2009...
”. Amy Sciarretto from Pop Crush gave the song a review: ‘My Shadow’ is a bit of a romantic ode, where Jessie refers to her lover as a shadow who never leaves her side. She gets all breathy when singing about him.
Chart performance
"My Shadow" charted at number 188 on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
due to strong digital download sales upon the re-release of Who You Are
Who You Are (Jessie J album)
Who You Are is the debut studio album by English recording artist Jessie J, released on 28 February 2011 in the UK and on 12 April in the US. Due to high demand and interest from fans, the release date was pushed ahead by over an entire month, from its original 28 March 2011 release date....
in the 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...
in November 2011.
Live performances
The song was included on the set list of the Heartbeat TourHeartbeat Tour
The Heartbeat Tour is a UK tour by singer-songwriter Jessie J in support of her album, Who You Are.-Background:The tour was announced on 1 June 2011 on London Radio Station, Capital FM.General sale tickets for The Heartbeat Tour were released on 3 June 2011.She originallly announced 11 UK dates...
, Jessie presented the song dressed in a hosiery catsuit..
Credits and personnel
- SongwritingSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
- Jessie JJessie JJessica Ellen Cornish , better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English recording artist currently signed to Island Records. She began her career as a songwriter for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", was released in November 2010 and peaked...
, The Invisible MenThe Invisible Men"The Invisible Men" are a songwriting and production trio based in London. The team are Jason Pebworth and George Astasio and Jon Shave ....
, The Fives - ProductionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- The Invisible Men, The Fives - VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
– Jessie J
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... ) |
188 |