"From My Heart to Yours" is a song by Irish recording artist Laura Izibor. It was released as the lead single from her debut album, Let the Truth Be Told.
"From My Heart to Yours" | ||||
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Single by Laura Izibor | ||||
from the album Let the Truth Be Told | ||||
Released | 10 November 2008 | |||
Genre | Soul, pop | |||
Length | 3:48 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Laura Izibor | |||
Laura Izibor singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editIzibor noted that "From My Heart to Yours" was "one of the easiest songs" she wrote. She explained the song, saying: "It just kinda came together really easily. It's about how you feel when you are in love and is a reflection of the whole experience."[1] The song was used in the television series Grey's Anatomy.[2]
Reception
edit"From My Heart to Yours" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Described as a "feisty" lead single,[3] the song possesses "hip-poppy" characteristics.[4] Irish newspaper Sligo Weekender praised the song for its being "an unforgettable melody coupled with an equally unforgettable voice".[5] Dave Donnelly of Allmusic called the song impressive, but disliked the "irritating glitch vocal samples that litter" the song.[6]
Charts
editWeekly charts
editChart (2009) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] | 25 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2009) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 65 |
References
edit- ^ Coffey, Sandra (2006-03-07). "Ireland's brightest new star bares her soulful side". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. Retrieved 2009-10-15.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Acclaimed Irish Soul Songtress Laura Izibor Announces North American Tour Alongside India.Arie; Dates Kick Off April". Reuters. 2009-03-27. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ Carson, Timothy Michael. "Laura Izibor - 'Let the Truth Be Told'". About.com. Archived from the original on 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ Montgomery, Hugh (2009-05-17). "Pop review: Laura Izibo: Let the Truth Be Told". The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "Laura brings her talented soul to Sligo". Sligo Weekender. Sligo Weekender Limited. 2006-02-28. Retrieved 2009-10-15.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ Donnelly, Dave. "Let the Truth Be Told > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "From My Heart to Yours - Laura Izibor". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-31.