Like I Love You

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"Like I Love You"
Single by Justin Timberlake featuring Clipse
from the album Justified
Released August 2002 (worldwide)
November 2002 (UK)
September 21, 2002 (U.S. Top 40 entry)
Format Digital download, CD single, 12" single
Recorded 2002
Genre Dance-pop, R&B, pop rap
Length 4:43
Label Jive
Writer(s) Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Terrence Thornton, Gene Thornton
Producer The Neptunes
Justin Timberlake singles chronology
"Like I Love You"
(2002)		 "Cry Me a River"
(2002)
Clipse singles chronology
"When the Last Time"
(2002)		 "Like I Love You"
(2002)		 "Ma, I Don't Love Her"
(2002)
Music video
"Like I Love You" at YouTube (requires Adobe Flash)

"Like I Love You" is the first single from Justin Timberlake's solo debut album Justified, performed with hip hop duo Clipse. Released in 2002, the Neptunes-produced single peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at #2 in the UK, with Dilemma keeping the song of the top spot[1], and stayed on the charts for sixteen weeks. The songs drums were an ode to the funk era according to producer Pharrell Williams, who came up with the music loop. The guitar part is reminiscent of George Michael's "Faith"[citation needed]. This track received a nomination at the Grammy Awards of 2003 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.[2]

Contents

[edit] Background and writing

After being part of the pop group 'N Sync, Timberlake changed his style on this song to R&B to try and appeal to a black audience. In an interview with Newsround he said he "grew up on old soul music...Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder."[3] He also commented "I really didn't try to make an effort to make urban music but I am a product of my inspirations. And growing up in a generation where you've got so much music to listen to, it's very inspiring."[4]

[edit] Covers

The best-known cover version of "Like I Love You" was by the British indie band Maxïmo Park, who covered it for a compilation commemorating 40 years of BBC Radio 1.[5][6] In their version, Timberlake's closing lyrics about waiting for "this moment since he was a little boy" were changed humorously to reference their lead singer's hometown of Billingham, and his less glamorous childhood.

This song has been covered by Bell X1. It was recorded for the "Today FM" CD titled Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 2 and as a B-side to their single "Eve, The Apple Of My Eye". Math metal band The Dillinger Escape Plan covered the song for their iTunes Music Store-only EP, Plagiarism.

[edit] Track listings and formats

  • European CD maxi-single
  1. "Like I Love You" [Album Version] – 4:47
  2. "Like I Love You" [Instrumental] – 4:47
  3. "Like I Love You" [Extended Club Mix] – 5:37
  • UK CD remixes
  1. "Like I Love You" [Album Version] – 4:46
  2. "Like I Love You" [Instrumental] – 4:46
  3. "Like I Love You" [Extended Club Mix I] – 5:39
  4. "Like I Love You" [Extended Club Mix II] – 7:08

The Club Mixes Promo [7]

  • 1 Like I Love You [Basement Jaxx Vocal Mix] – 6:04
  • 2 Like I Love You [Deep Dish Zigzag Remix] – 9:40
  • 3 Like I Love You [Deep Dish Zigzag Dub] – 8:32
  • 4 Like I Love You [Jaxx Acid Dub] – 6:09

US Maxi-CD [8]

  • 1 Like I Love You 4:46
  • 2 Like I Love You [Deep Dish Zigzag Remix] – 9:38
  • 3 Like I Love You [Deep Dish Zigzag Dub] – 8:51
  • 4 Like I Love You [Basement Jaxx Vocal Remix] – 6:05
  • 5 Like I Love You [Basement Jaxx Acid Dubb] – 6:10
  • 6 Like I Love You [Extended Club Mix I] – 5:40
  • 7 Like I Love You [Extended Club Mix II] – 7:10
  • 8 Like I Love You [Deep Dish Zigzag Remix Radio Mix] – 4:30
  • 9 Like I Love You [Basement Jaxx Vocal Mix Radio Mix] – 4:30
  • 10 Like I Love You [Instrumental] – 4:46

[edit] Remixes/official versions

  • Album Version – 4:44
  • Instrumental – 4:44
  • Radio Edit #2 – 3:51
  • Radio Edit #3 – 4:10
  • Extended Club Mix I – 5:37
  • Extended Club Mix II – 7:08
  • Basement Jaxx Vocal Mix – 6:03
  • Basement Jaxx Acid Dub
  • Basement Jaxx Radio Edit
  • Deep Dish Zigzag Remix – 9:40
  • Deep Dish Zigzag Radio Edit
  • Deep Dish Zigzag Dub
  • Phat Heads Remix – 5:51
  • Joe Bermudez Out Of Sync Club Mix – 7:54
  • Joe Bermudez Out Of Sync Radio Edit – 4:14
  • Joe Bermudez Out Of Sync "Billie Jean" Edit – 4:22

[edit] Reception

[edit] Critical reception

The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Entertainment Weekly's Craig Seymour wrote "Over a lo-fi Neptunes-produced track dashed with Spanish guitar, live drums, and Planet Rock-like electro bleeps... [Justin proves that] while no innovator, he is a fine student".[9] In his review of the album Justified for Rolling Stone, Ben Ratliff wrote "In Like I Love You, a nasty funk rhythm on loud, live drums shares the space with a tiny guitar strum and Timberlake's breathy, studied tenor; it's minimalism influenced by Michael Jackson. But a softer, harmony-and-hook-filled chorus sets it off, thus pleasing preteen girls and beat junkies alike."[10] Denise Boyd, writing for BBC Music, said that the song was a "sure bet for success" with The Neptunes producing the song but "Justin's vocal arrangement has given this offering a distinctive edge and it stands out as one of the best Neptunes productions this year."[11] Slant Magazine called it a "well-oiled Neptunes production" and "the acoustic guitar loops and snap-crackle-pop percussion of "Like I Love You" pick up where 'N Sync's hit "Girlfriend" left off."[12]

[edit] Charts

Chart (2002) Peak
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 11[13]
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 1[14]
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 53[15]
Australia ARIA Top 50 Singles 8[16]
Austria Top 75 Singles 29[16]
Belgium (Flanders) 6[16]
Belgium (Wallonia) 27[16]
Denmark Top 20 Singles 4[16]
Dutch Top 40 5[16]
Germany Top 100 Singles 16[17]
Ireland Top 50 Singles 5[18]
Italy Top 50 Singles 17[16]
New Zealand RAINZ Top 40 Singles 6[16]
Norway Top 20 Singles 10[16]
Sweden Top 40 Singles 14[16]
Switzerland Top 100 Singles 14[16]
UK Singles Chart 2[19]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Timberlake fails to top chart". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 27 October 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2366375.stm. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  2. ^ D'Angelo, Joe (7 January 2003). "Eminem, Avril, Norah Jones nab most Grammy noms". MTV News. MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1459402/20030107/nelly.jhtml. Retrieved 25 May 2003. 
  3. ^ "Justin Timberlake: Full interview". Newsround. British Broadcasting Corporation. 11 October 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/music/newsid_2320000/2320357.stm. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  4. ^ "Justin Timberlake says going solo is a 'dream'". Newsround (British Broadcasting Corporation). 11 October 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/music/newsid_2317000/2317823.stm. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  5. ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Established 1967". BBC Radio 1. British Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/established1967/feature/40artists-video.shtml. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  6. ^ Denney, Alex (20 September 2007). "Franz, Girls Aloud do Bowie for BBC comp". Drowned In Sound. http://drownedinsound.com/news/2416456. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  7. ^ "Justin Timberlake - Like I Love You (The Club Remixes Promo) (12", Promo)". discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/release/659774. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  8. ^ "Justin Timberlake - Like I Love You (The Club Remixes Promo) (Maxi, CD)". discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/release/248856. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  9. ^ Seymour, Craig. "Music Capsule review - Like I Love You". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,348170,00.html. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  10. ^ Ratliff, Ben (4 November 2002). "Justin Timberlake: Justified: Music Review". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/justintimberlake/albums/album/104698/review/6068220/justified. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  11. ^ Boyd, Denise (20 November 2002). "BBC Music - Review of Justin Timberlake - Justified". BBC Music. British Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/vdmq. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  12. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (8 November 2002). "Justin Timberlake: Justified - Music review". Slant Magazine. http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=230. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  13. ^ "Artist Chart History". Billboard.com. Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?JSESSIONID=rw4PKhFSB4JJ2TnVwykpJ4nTn8CYH3gpd322DnWN4713vFhkxbjK!409491742&model.vnuArtistId=341143&model.vnuAlbumId=553378. Retrieved 25 May 2009. 
  14. ^ Hot Dance Club Play
  15. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ultratop summary
  17. ^ Musicline.de
  18. ^ [http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement IRMA Search Engine[
  19. ^ Chartstats.com

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