I Hope (Rebecca Ferguson song)

"I Hope"
Single by Rebecca Ferguson
from the album Freedom
Released 1 December 2013
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Pop, soul, gospel
Length 4:01 (album version)
3:24 (radio edit)
Label Syco, RCA
Writer(s) Rebecca Ferguson, Jarrad Rogers
Producer(s) Jarrad Rogers
Rebecca Ferguson singles chronology
"Teach Me How to Be Loved"
(2012)		 "I Hope"
(2013)		 "Light On"
(2013)

"I Hope" is a song recorded by British singer Rebecca Ferguson. It was released in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2013 as the lead single from her second studio album Freedom (2013).

Background

In November 2012, Ferguson said that following her US tour in early 2013, she would go back to the studio and begin writing for her second album which was aimed for a later in 2013 or 2014.[1] Ferguson considered Freedom being stronger and edgier than its predecessor.[2] In July 2013 she posted a series of tweets in Twitter that she is "proud" of her new album and that the "album has been hard to make."[3] She also revealed that she had written songs about her babies.[3] Meanwhile Ferguson had settled dispute with her former management team, Modest! Management, after branding them "vile" for not allowing her enough time off to see her children. They have "settled their outstanding legal disputes" for an undisclosed sum of money.[4] On 10 October 2013, Rebecca announced the lead single will be "I Hope", initially scheduled to be released on 24 November, one week ahead of the album's release.[5] The single officially premiered on 14 October 2013.[6]

Artwork

The artwork was officially unveiled on 14 October 2013, the same day the audio for the single premiered.[7] The artwork shows Rebecca leaning against a dark wall glowing blue and pink, wearing a lepord-print jacket, black shirt and gold locket.[8]

Promotion

On 1 November 2013, Ferguson uploaded a video of her performing the song live at London Air Studios.[9] For some unknown reason she decided to perform album track (now the follow up single) 'All That I Got' live on the The Paul O'Grady Show on 14 November 2013 instead of 'I Hope'.[10] She later performed 'I Hope' live on The X Factor on 1 December 2013.[11]

Music video

The music video for the single officially premiered on 21 October 2013.[12] The video sees Ferguson singing in an apartment, while other scenes show different kinds of relationships and flames burning inside people, representing love and heartbreak.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song four out of five stars. He said: "Musically, 'I Hope' continues the star's penchant for a smooth soul number, but lyrically, Ferguson has more fire in her belly. "'Cause after a time you realised that it ain't easy/ 'Cause after a time you realised that you should've believed in me," she tells her past flame, rising above the ashes of a messy relationship to forgive his neglect. Ferguson's smoky tones are tinged with heartbreak, but with a new-found defiance and another chart-worthy midtempo track in her possession, she is burning brighter than ever before."[13]

Chart performance

"I Hope" debuted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart on 8 December 2013, having debuted at number 57 on the Irish Singles Chart three days earlier. The single also charted into the Top 40 in Romania due to massive radio airplay.

Track listing

Digital download
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "I Hope"  Rebecca Ferguson, JLoos, Jarrad Rogers 3:24
2. "I Hope (Live at Air Studios)"  Rebecca Ferguson, JLoos, Jarrad Rogers 4:01

Charts

Chart (2013-14) Peak
position
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[14] 7
Hungary (Single Top 40)[15] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[16] 33
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[17] 8
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[18] 15

References

  1. ↑ Copsey, Robert (29 November 2012). "Rebecca Ferguson plans 2013 US tour, new album". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Copsey, Robert (22 February 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson talks 'cooler, edgy' new album - video". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 Corner, Lewis (1 July 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson "proud" of new album: 'It's been hard to make'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Corner, Lewis (5 July 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson settles dispute with Modest! management". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Walker, Louisa (10 October 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson announces new single I Hope". 4Music. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  6. ↑ Walker, Louisa (14 October 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson premieres new single I Hope". 4Music. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  7. ↑ Walker, Louisa (14 October 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson premieres new single I Hope". 4Music. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  8. ↑ Rigby, Sam (13 October 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson debuts new single I Hope". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  9. ↑ Copsey, Robert (1 November 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson performs new single I Hope live - watch". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  10. ↑ "Rebecca Ferguson- All That I've Got live on Paul O'Grady Show". Digital Spy. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  11. ↑ Duff, Seamus (20 November 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson backs Tamera Foster to win The X Factor as she reveals she's found love again". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  12. ↑ Corner, Lewis (20 November 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson unveils 'I Hope' music video - watch". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  13. ↑ Corner, Lewis (25 November 2013). "Rebecca Ferguson 'I Hope' single review: "A smooth soul number"". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  14. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  15. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  16. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 50, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  17. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-12-14". Scottish Singles Top 40.
  18. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-12-14" UK Singles Chart.
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