I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Whitney Houston song)
| "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" | ||||
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 Remix EP download cover |
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| Promotional single by Whitney Houston from the album I Look to You | ||||
| Released | November 6, 2009 | |||
| Format | Digital download, airplay | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | R&B, gospel | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Writer | Diane Warren | |||
| Producer | David Foster | |||
| I Look to You track listing | ||||
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"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" is song performed by American R&B-pop singer Whitney Houston, taken from her seventh studio album I Look to You (2009).
The song was written by award-winning writer Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, both of whom have written and produced for Houston before. The song was originally supposed to preceed the album's UK release on August 31, 2009 and U.S. release on September 1, 2009 but was cancelled in favor of "I Look to You" and "Million Dollar Bill".[1][2]
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[edit] Critical reception
When reviewing the album Digital Spy described the song along with the title track "the album's pair of classic Whitney ballads".[3]
[edit] Background
Though never officially released, UK columnist Lizzie Smith reported in the The Daily Mail the song had been leaked to the internet prior to its official release date.[4] However, music mogul Clive Davis said at the album's official launch party in London that all of the tracks on the album remain unfinished.[5][6][7][8] The song's release was originally confirmed by Diane Warren who told Vibe Magazine she had penned the single especially for Houston, and it would be released as the first single.[9] At the album listening parties, Davis said the album track "Call You Tonight" was a candidate for the lead single. Following previous reports, this led to speculation that "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" would receive a limited release to generate buzz for the album, whilst a different song will be fully promoted and released to propel the album's release. Title song "I Look to You" was released as the U.S. lead single whilst "Million Dollar Bill" (the second U.S. release) became the international lead single. Houston performed the song on the Oprah Winfrey Show on September 15, 2009[10][11] and live on the 2009 American Music Awards broadcast.
[edit] Track listing
Due to the popularity of the song a remix-EP was released alongside remixes for the two official singles on November 6, 2009.[12]
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Peter Rauhofer Radio Edit) 3:04
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Peter Rauhofer Mixshow) 5:15
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Daddy's Groove Magic Island Radio Mix) 3:11
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Daddy's Groove Magic Island Mixshow) 5:19
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Daddy's Groove Magic Island Club Mix) 7:23
- Note
- The Peter Rauhofer Mixshow remix of the song was featured as the U.S. iTunes pre-order bonus track.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 38 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[14] | 16 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] | 44 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 66 |
| US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[17] | 17 |
[edit] References
- ^ Whitney Officially Confirms Release
- ^ Pre-album launch party
- ^ Published Monday, Aug 31 2009, 19:28 BST (2009-08-31). "Whitney Houston: 'I Look To You' - Music Album Review". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a174768/whitney-houston-i-look-to-you.html. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Lizzie Smith (2009-07-16). "Whitney Houston makes a triumphant return to the public eye as she launches new album I Look To You | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1199707/Whitney-Houston-makes-triumphant-return-public-eye-launches-new-album-I-Look-To-You.html. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Perry, Simon (2009-07-15). "Whitney Houston Back in Form for CD Launch - Music News, Clive Davis, Whitney Houston". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20291424,00.html. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "Information Not Found". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/whitney-houston-premieres-new-album-in-london-1003993624.story. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Login or register to post comments. "The Official Whitney Houston Site". Whitney Houston. http://whitneyhouston.com/. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "Album Cover: Whitney Houston – ‘I Look to You’". Rap-Up.com. 2009-07-15. http://www.rap-up.com/2009/07/15/album-cover-whitney-houston-i-look-to-you/#more-22247. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Dianne Warren Confirms Whitney's new single to VIBE magazine
- ^ "Whitney Houston's I Didn't Know My Own Strength - Video". Oprah.com. 2009-09-15. http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Whitney-Houstons-I-Didnt-Know-My-Own-Strength-Video. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Franc G. (2009-09-15). "Whitney Houston I Didn’t Know My Own Strength Video Performance On Oprah". Rnbmusicblog.com. http://www.rnbmusicblog.com/whitney-houston-i-didn-t-know-my-own-strength-video-performance-on-oprah/7801/. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "I Didn't Know My Own Strength Remixes: Whitney Houston: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VJ07UQ. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "Chart Track". Irish Singles Chart. Irish Recorded Music Association.
- ^ "Whitney Houston Album & Song Chart History" Japan Hot 100 for Whitney Houston. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ "Chart Stats – Whitney Houston – {{{song}}}" UK Singles Chart. Chart Stats.
- ^ "Whitney Houston Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Whitney Houston. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ "Whitney Houston Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play for Whitney Houston. Prometheus Global Media.
