Until the End of Time (Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé Knowles song)

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"Until the End of Time"
Single by Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé
from the album FutureSex/LoveSounds
A-side "Summer Love"
Released November 13, 2007
Recorded Thomas Crown Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Genre Quiet storm[1]
Length 5:22
Label Jive, Zomba
Writer(s) Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosley, Nate "Danja" Hills
Producer Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Nate "Danja" Hills
Justin Timberlake singles chronology
"LoveStoned"
(2007)
"Until the End of Time"
(2007)
"4 Minutes"
(2008)
Beyoncé singles chronology
"Green Light"
(2007)
"Until the End of Time"
(2007)
"Love in This Club Part II"
(2008)

"Until the End of Time" is a song recorded by American singer Justin Timberlake for his second studio album FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006).

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Composition [edit]

"Until the End of Time" utilizes Linn drums, which Ben Williams of New York compared to Prince's "The Beautiful Ones".[2]

Critical reception [edit]

Quentin B. Huff of PopMatters wrote that "Until the End of Time" is heavily reminiscent of Prince's work.[3] Sputnikmusic's Amanda Murray called the song "excessively bland".[4]

Commercial performance [edit]

As at October 6, 2010, Timberlake's solo version of the song had sold 37,000 digital downloads, while the duet with Knowles had sold 271,000 downloads.[5]

Formats and track listings [edit]

Digital download (3-track)[6]
  1. "Until the End of Time" – 5:22
  2. "Summer Love" (Main Version – Clean) – 4:12
  3. "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" (Justice Remix) – 4:43
Remixes EP[7]
  1. "Until the End of Time" (Jason Nevins Extended Mix) – 7:20
  2. "Until the End of Time" (Jason Nevins Mixshow) – 5:42
  3. "Until the End of Time" (Ralphi Rosario BIG Radio Mix) – 3:53
  4. "Until the End of Time" (Johnny Vicious & DJ Escape Remix) – 8:35
  5. "Until the End of Time" (Mike Rizzo Global Club Mix) – 7:30
  6. "Until the End of Time" (Jonathan Peters Club Mix) – 8:50

Credits and personnel [edit]

Credits adapted from FutureSex/LoveSounds booklet:[8]

    • Phillippa "Pip" Clarke – violin
    • Jeff Clayton – flute
    • Salvator Cracchiolo – trumpet
    • Yvette Devereaux – violin
    • Ernie Ehrhardt – viola
    • James Ford – trumpet
    • Pam Gates – violin
    • Songa Lee-Kitto – violin
    • Valerie King – flute
    • Marisa McLeod – violin
    • Giovana Moraga – viola
    • Partick Morgan – viola
    • Michele Nardonecelli – viola
    • Cameron Patrick – viola
    • Kathleen Robertson – violin
    • Jimbo Ross – viola
    • Nancy Stein-Ross – viola
    • Mari Tsumura – violin

Charts [edit]

Chart (2007–08) Peak
position
Denmark (Tracklisten)[9] 30
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 49
New Zealand (RIANZ)[9] 31
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] 60
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 17
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 3
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[12] 17
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[13] 26

Year-end charts [edit]

Charts (2007) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs[14] 11
Charts (2008) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs[15] 35

Decade-end charts [edit]

Charts (2000–09) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs[16] 20
US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[17] 46

Release history [edit]

List of release dates, showing country, format and record label
Country Date Format Label
United States[18] November 13, 2007 12" Jive Records
Germany[19] February 22, 2008 Digital download (Remixes) Jive Records
Spain[20] February 22, 2008 Digital download (Remixes) Jive Records
Spain[21] April 21, 2008 Digital download Jive Records

References [edit]

  1. ^ Caramanica, Jon (10 2006). "Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds". Vibe 14: 142. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved September 11, 2011. 
  2. ^ Williams, Ben (September 11, 2006). "The Men Who Would Be Prince". New York (New York Media). Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. 
  3. ^ Huff, Quentin B. (October 5, 2006). "Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds". PopMatters. Retrieved January 24, 2012. 
  4. ^ Murray, Amanda (September 17, 2006). "Justin Timberlake FutureSex/LoveSounds". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 25, 2012. 
  5. ^ Grein, Paul (October 6, 2010). "Week Ending Oct. 3, 2010: America's Most Popular Inmate". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Retrieved April 1, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Until the End of Time – Duet With Beyonce – Single" (in German). iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved January 23, 2012. 
  7. ^ "Until the End of Time – EP" (in German). iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved January 23, 2011. 
  8. ^ "Liner notes". FutureSex/LoveSounds (Compact Disc). Justin Timberlake. Virginia Beach, Virginia: Jive, Zomba. 2006. p. 20. 8 28768 80622 7.
  9. ^ a b c "Danishcharts.com – Justin Timberlake & Beyoncé – Until the End of Time". Tracklisten. Hung Medien.
  10. ^ "Justin Timberlake Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Justin Timberlake. Prometheus Global Media.
  11. ^ "Justin Timberlake Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Justin Timberlake. Prometheus Global Media.
  12. ^ "Justin Timberlake Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play for Justin Timberlake. Prometheus Global Media.
  13. ^ "Justin Timberlake Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Pop Songs for Justin Timberlake. Prometheus Global Media.
  14. ^ "Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 15, 2010. 
  15. ^ "Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 15, 2010. 
  16. ^ "Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 15, 2010. 
  17. ^ "DECADE END CHARTS Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 15, 2010. 
  18. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Until-Time-Vinyl-Justin-Timberlake/dp/B000X418TK
  19. ^ http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001TTLOUG
  20. ^ http://www.amazon.es/Until-The-End-Of-Time/dp/B009AGWJ1S
  21. ^ http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B0092CKIFO

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