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"People Like Us"
Song

"People Like Us" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her first greatest hits album Greatest Hits: Chapter One (2012). Written by Meghan Kabir, James Michael, Blair Daly, and produced by Greg Kurstin, it was released as the compilation's third and final single through RCA Records on April 8, 2013.[1]

Background and release

"People Like Us"
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Less than a year after the release of her fifth studio album, Stronger (2011), Clarkson began to record tracks with Greg Kurstin for a potential sixth studio album during the Labor Day weekend in 2012.[2] She explained, "We're always working, I go overseas for awhile and when I come back it's the holidays. I wanna make sure I have actual time off, so I like to get ahead of the game."[2] Kurstin had previously collaborated with Clarkson for Stronger, producing the songs "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", "Dark Side" and "Honestly". She remarked, "He has this whole jazz background, brings kind of a cool element to pop music. The cool thing about it is he gets in the studio and he doesn't have a formula. It's like everything could change."[2]

One of the three songs recorded for Greatest Hits: Chapter One, along with "Catch My Breath" and "Don't Rush", "People Like Us" was written by Meghan Kabir, James Michael and Blair Daly, with production handled by Greg Kurstin. It marked the first time Michael, lead singer of the rock band Sixx:A.M., had co-written a single for a pop artist, having previously written songs for rock musicians such as Sixx:A.M., Meat Loaf, and Papa Roach. On November 14, 2012, five days ahead of Chapter One's release, the song premiered online on Clarkson's Youtube channel.[3][4][5][6]

Critical reception

The single received generally favorable reviews from critics. Carl Williott of Idolator wrote in a review, "'People Like Us' showcases Kelly’s ability to turn frustration into uplifting (and danceable) catharsis. With lines like 'We are all misfits livin’ in a world on fire,' it’s another colossal, fist-in-the-air pop anthem from Clarkson."[3] Zara Golden of VH1 compared the song's lyrical theme to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" (2011), but also noted that "Clarkson is an old expert at spinning hope from hard times and this is the perfect final entry to Clarkson’s 'Chapter One.'"[7]

Chart performance

Upon the release week of Chapter One, digital sales of "People Like Us" resulted in it entering the South Korean singles chart at number 14.[8] As of November 28, 2012, "People Like Us" has sold over 45,000 of album cut downloads in the United States.[9]

Music video

The music video for "People Like Us" was filmed on April 9, 2013, at Mission Street Lab in South Pasadena, California.[10] According to photos from the set, Clarkson was wearing blue blouse, high-waist skirt and laboratory coat. In other photos she was wearing blue dress with pink belt and black sleeves. She had black dots on her face, which are markers for CGI effects. [11][12] The video was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero.[13]

Live performances

Clarkson debuted "People Like Us" on the twelfth season of American Idol on April 11, 2013.[14]

Credits and personnel

Recording
  • Recorded at Echo Recording Studio, Los Angeles, California and Crank Recording, Perth, Australia
Personnel

Credits lifted from the Greatest Hits: Chapter One liner notes.[15]

Charts

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 66
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[17] 38
South Korea International Singles (GAON)[8] 14

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, release format, and label
Region Date Format Label
United States[1] April 8, 2013 (2013-04-08) Mainstream Top 40, Hot AC radio RCA Records

References

  1. ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason (March 20, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson Sets 'People Like Us' Single Release". Billboard. New York: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Hampp, Andrew (September 05, 2012). "Kelly Clarkson Talks Next Album, 'Good Changes' at RCA, Downside to 'Duets'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b Williott, Carl (November 14, 2012). "Kelly Clarkson's "People Like Us": Hear The Uplifting New Track". Idolator . Buzz Media. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Wright, Jojo (November 14, 2012). "Kelly Clarkson: 'People Like Us'". KIIS-FM. Clear Channel Communications. Retrieved February 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  5. ^ Legaspi, Althea (November 15, 2012). "Buzz Bites (11/15/12): Listen To Kelly Clarkson's New Song, 'People Like Us'". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved February 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Unveils New Song 'People Like Us' Ahead Of Greatest Hits Release - Audio". Capital. Global Radio. November 16, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  7. ^ Golden, Zara (November 15, 2012). "Is "People Like Us" Kelly Clarkson's "Born This Way"?". VH1. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved February 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  8. ^ a b "가온차트와 함께하세요". Gaon Single Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved February 19, 2013. On the page, select "2012" and then "2012.11.18~2012.11.24" to obtain the corresponding chart. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Mansfield, Brian (April 21, 2013). "'Idol' sales: Scotty's new single, more". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  10. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Filming Her New Music Video". Zimbio. Livingly Media, Inc. April 10, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ "Kelly Clarkson: "People Like Us" Video Vixen | GossipCenter - Entertainment News Leaders". GossipCenter. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  12. ^ Kailey Harless. "Kelly Clarkson has circular pattern drawn on her face as she plays the role of a scientist in her new music video | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  13. ^ "Kelly Clarkson "People Like Us" (Chris Marrs Piliero, dir.)". VideoStatic. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  14. ^ Mansfield, Brian (November 28, 2012). "Kelly Clarkson to perform on 'American Idol' -- Exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  15. ^ (Media notes). ASIN B009LXEBD4. {{cite AV media notes}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Format= ignored (|format= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Type= ignored (|type= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Year= ignored (|year= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201315 into search.
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