I Can Only Imagine (David Guetta song)
"I Can Only Imagine" | |
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Song |
"I Can Only Imagine" is a song performed by French DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown and rapper Lil Wayne, from Guetta's fifth studio album Nothing but the Beat. It was released as the sixth single from the album on April 23, 2012.[1] Prior to its official release, the song charted in the lower regions of the charts in Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Guetta, Brown and Wayne performed the song live for the first time at the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012.
The video was filmed on May 29, 2012, and premiered on July 2, 2012. It was directed by Colin Tilley. Guetta said how the video focuses more on futuristic images rather than on a plot as some of Guetta's other videos played out. It first opens up with Guetta walking into a room, and Brown appears in a mask as his eyes light up. As Brown starts singing in another scene, he is in a light-up suit. As the chorus plays, Brown is seen in a zero-gravity room. Guetta also then seen in the zero-gravity room. Wayne then is seen with a skateboard with a few other skateboarders in the background. Wayne is also located in another futuristic room. Brown is then seen in another room with a lit-up floor as he dances while he sings the chorus. Five other dancers join Brown.
Track listing
- Digital download[2]
- "I Can Only Imagine" (Live at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards) – 3:09
- Digital download — EP[3]
- "I Can Only Imagine" (David Guetta and Daddy's Groove Remix) – 5:50
- "I Can Only Imagine" (R3hab Remix) – 4:43
- "I Can Only Imagine" (Extended Mix) – 5:31
- Promotional CD single[4]
- "I Can Only Imagine" - 3:29
- Promotional CD single[5]
- "I Can Only Imagine" - 3:29
- "I Can Only Imagine" (David Guetta and Daddy's Groove Remix) – 5:50
- "I Can Only Imagine" (R3hab Remix) – 4:43
- "I Can Only Imagine" (Extended Mix) – 5:31
- "I Can Only Imagine" (Instrumental) - 3:29
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Certifications
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Release history
Region | Date | Format |
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United States[2] | February 13, 2012 | Digital download — Live at the 54th Grammy Awards |
Worldwide[3] | April 23, 2012 | Digital download — Beatport exclusive |
Australia[26] | May 2, 2012 | Digital download |
Austria[27] | ||
Belgium[28] | ||
Finland[29] | ||
Germany[30] | ||
Italy[31] | ||
Japan[32] | ||
Netherlands[33] | ||
New Zealand[34] | ||
Norway[35] | ||
Switzerland[36] | ||
United States[37] | August 7, 2012 | Mainstream airplay |
References
- ^ "David Guetta : "I Can Only Imagine" (feat. Chris Brown et Lil Wayne) comme nouveau single" (in French). Webedia. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ a b "I Can Only Imagine (feat. Chris Brown and Lil Wayne ) [Live At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards] - Single by David Guetta". iTunes Store. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ a b "I Can Only Imagine [What A Music]". Beatport. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=566857
- ^ http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHRIS-BROWN-PROMOS-DONT-WAKE-ME-UP-CAN-ONLY-IMAGINE-DAVID-GUETTA-/320989410317
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- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "David Guetta Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 41. týden 2012 in the date selector.
- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 29, 2012". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
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- ^ "Official Romania chart". Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "David Guetta Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "David Guetta Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "David Guetta Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "David Guetta Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - I Can Only Imagine (feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne) - Single by David Guetta". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
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- ^ "iTunes - Music - I Can Only Imagine (feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne) - Single by David Guetta". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "iTunes - Musik – "I Can Only Imagine (feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne) - Single" von David Guetta". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-01-18. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases
External links
- 2012 singles
- David Guetta songs
- Lil Wayne songs
- Songs written by David Guetta
- Songs written by Lil Wayne
- Chris Brown songs
- Music videos directed by Colin Tilley
- Songs written by Nasri (musician)
- Songs written by Chris Brown
- Songs written by Frédéric Riesterer
- Songs written by Giorgio Tuinfort
- Songs about sexuality