From My Heart to Yours (song)

"From My Heart to Yours"
Single by Laura Izibor
from the album Let the Truth Be Told
Released 10 November 2008
Format Music download, vinyl
Genre Soul, pop
Length 3:48
Label Atlantic
Writer(s) Laura Izibor
Laura Izibor singles chronology
"From My Heart to Yours"
(2008)		 "Shine"
(2009)

"From My Heart to Yours" is a song by Irish recording artist Laura Izibor. It was released as the lead single from her debut album, Let the Truth Be Told.

Background

Izibor noted that "From My Heart to Yours" was "one of the easiest songs" she wrote. She explained the song, saying: "It just kinda came together really easily. It's about how you feel when you are in love and is a reflection of the whole experience."[1] The song was used in the television series Grey's Anatomy.[2]

Reception

"From My Heart to Yours" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Described as a "feisty" lead single,[3] the song possesses "hip-poppy" characteristics.[4] Irish newspaper Sligo Weekender praised the song for its being "an unforgettable melody coupled with an equally unforgettable voice".[5] Dave Donnelly of Allmusic called the song impressive, but disliked in the "irritating glitch vocal samples that litter" the song.[6]

Charts

Chart (2009) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 25[7]

References

  1. ↑ Coffey, Sandra (2006-03-07). "Ireland's brightest new star bares her soulful side". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Acclaimed Irish Soul Songtress Laura Izibor Announces North American Tour Alongside India.Arie; Dates Kick Off April". Reuters. 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  3. ↑ Carson, Timothy Michael. "Laura Izibor - 'Let the Truth Be Told'". About.com. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  4. ↑ Montgomery, Hugh (2009-05-17). "Pop review: Laura Izibo: Let the Truth Be Told". The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  5. ↑ "Laura brings her talented soul to Sligo". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. 2006-02-28. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  6. ↑ Donnelly, Dave. "Let the Truth Be Told > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  7. ↑ "From My Heart to Yours - Laura Izibor". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-10-15.