"I Will Pray (Pregherò)" is a song by Italian singer and songwriter Giorgia featuring American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys.[1] The song was released on 6 November 2013 through Sony Music Italy, as the second single from her ninth studio album Senza paura.[2]
| "I Will Pray (Pregherò)" | ||||
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| Single by Giorgia featuring Alicia Keys | ||||
| from the album Senza paura | ||||
| Released | November 5, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop soul | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | Microphonica, Sony Music | |||
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The song peaked at number 15 on the Italian singles chart and it was certified gold by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[3]
Background and composition
editThe song was originally wrote in Italian by Giorgia herself. During the recording of the album Senza paure, Giorgia decided to send the song to Alicia Keys for the pop soul and contemporary R&B sound of the music.[4][5] Giorgia explained the decision to collaborate with Keys and the met artist:[6]
"I tried [to send it to Alicia Keys], although I never thought it would work out. We sent her the piece, sung by me in Italian, and she took time to try to sing it. Months went by. Then surprisingly, when the record was practically finished, the response came. She had it translated, adapted, but then she wanted to sing phrases in Italian, which is even more surprising."
Giorgia has also recorded a solo version of the song, entitled "Pregherò", which is sung in Italian.[7]
Critics reception
editRockol appreciated the collaboration, writing that it is a "a must-have gem for contemporary soul", appreciating Keys' willingness to "spiritually" enter the song by singing in Italian.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| Italy (FIMI)[9] | 17 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[3] | Gold | 15,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Giovanna (February 11, 2013). "Hear this: Giorgia feat. Alicia Keys". Vivere italiano. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
- ^ "Giorgia, senza paura tra le stelle: nuovo album e incontro con i fan". La Repubblica (in Italian). 8 November 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Italian single certifications – Giorgia feat. Alicia Keys – I Will Pray (Pregherò)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Select "2013" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "I Will Pray (Pregherò)" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ "Giorgia «Senza paura»: nel nuovo album duetto da brividi con Alicia Keys". Il Messaggero. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Giorgia, c'è anche Alicia Keys nel nuovo album: le canzoni di 'Senza paura'". Rockol (in Italian). 15 October 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Castaldo, Gino (6 November 2013). ""Senza paura", è Giorgia: "Non inseguo più la perfezione, in studio canto come dal vivo"". La Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Andreetti, Marco (15 December 2013). "Sotto le stelle Giorgia canta «Senza paura»". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Giorgia - Senza paura - la recensione di Rockol". Rockol (in Italian). 27 November 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Giorgia feat. Alicia Keys – I Will Pray (Pregherò)". Top Digital Downloads. Retrieved 2014-10-13.