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"I Wish You Knew" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, from her tenth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005).

Background

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In 2001, Carey suffered a physical and emotional breakdown, causing her to abandon promotion of her then-released studio album Glitter (2001), and its accompanying film.[1] Since she was hospitalized for exhaustion, the film project received strongly negative critical feedback, with the album faring slightly better.[2] Following Carey's absence from the public eye, as well as her abandonment of promotional appearances for the film and soundtrack, her unprecedented $100 million five-album record deal with Virgin Records (EMI Records) was bought out for $50 million.[3][4] After recovering and completing her contractual agreement with Virgin Records, Carey began recording her intended "comeback" and follow-up album, Charmbracelet (2002).[5] Although the album focused on incorporating several inspirational and adult contemporary ballads and re-capturing Carey's audience from throughout the 1990s, critics took notice of Carey's different vocals.[6]

As Glitter had been a mixture of 1980s covers and more dance-oriented material, Charmbracelet was void of up-tempo numbers, and harbored on slower, more contemporary melodies.[6] In his review of the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine harshly criticized the album's content, but also Carey's voice, which he described as "in tatters".[6] He wrote "Whenever she sings, there's a raspy whistle behind her thin voice and she strains to make notes throughout the record. She cannot coo or softly croon, nor can she perform her trademark gravity-defying vocal runs. Her voice is damaged, and there's not a moment where it sounds strong or inviting."[6] Though fueled by strong media attention regarding Carey's return to music, as well as her new deal with Island Records, the album failed to deliver the type of success she had been accustomed to throughout the 1990s, and only managed sales of five million copies globally.[7] After the album's release, and its succeeding tour, Carey began conceptualizing and working on a new project, eventually titled The Emancipation of Mimi, her tenth studio effort.[8] By November 2004, Carey had already recorded several songs for her newly titled tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi.[9]

Production and recording

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"I Wish You Knew" was co-written and co-produced by Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright.[10] The song was recorded at MSR Studios and Honeywest Studios, both located in New York City, as well as Capri Studios, located in Capri, Italy.[10] The engineers were Dana Jon Chappelle and Brian Garten, and they were assisted by Jason Finkel and Michael Leedy.[10] "I WIsh You Knew" was mixed by Phil Tan at MSR Studios, while the song was mastered by Herb Powers at the now closed The Hit Factory in New York City.[10] The instrumental musicians were Chops Horns playing the horn, Darryl Dixon playing the alto saxophone, Joe Ramano playing the trumpet and flugelhorn, Jeff Dieterie playing the trombone and bass trombone, Rick Brunermer playing the tenor saxophone and flute, Randy Jackson on the bass, "Big Jim" Wright on the keyboard, Poyser on the keyboards, Jeffrey Lee Johnson on the guitars, Charles Drayton on the drums and Lorris Holland provided additional keyboards.[10] The background vocals were performed by Carey, Trey Lorenz, Mary-Ann Tatum and Sherry Tatum.[10]

Composition

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"I Wish You Knew" is an "old-school '70s smooth soul" song[11] The lyrics revolve around the protagonist yearning for a second chance at their failed relationship.[12]

Critical reception

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Stephen Thomas Erlewine for Allmusic wrote that the "Big Jim" Wright assisted songs, "I Wish You Knew" and "Fly Like a Bird", were "especially welcome" on The Emancipation of Mimi.[11] Jone Pareles for The New York Times wrote that "I Wish You Knew", along with "Mine Again", keep things "as general as possible" with regard to their lyrical content and themes.[12] Sal Cinquemani for Slant Magazine wrote that "I Wish You Knew", along with "Mine Again", were over sung and "would blow the 7th grade talent show competition away."[13]

Live performances

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"I Wish You Knew" was included on the set list of Carey's 2006 tour, The Adventures of Mimi, in support of The Emancipation of Mimi.[14][15][16] Carey performed the song inbetween "Honey" from her sixth studio album Butterfly (1997) and "Can't Let Go" from her second studio album Emotions (1991).[14][15] It was later included on the tour's DVD release, The Adventures of Mimi, in November 2007.[16]

Format

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  1. "I Wish You Knew" - 3:34

Credits

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Recording
  • Recorded at Right Track Studios, New York City; Capri Studios, Capri, Italy and Honeywest Studios, New York City.
  • Mixed at Right Track Studios, New York City.
  • Mastering at The Hit Factory, New York City.


Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Emancipation of Mimi.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Gardner, Elysa (September 9, 2001). "Mystery Shadows Carey's Career, Pressures Linger After Singer's Breakdown". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  2. ^ Pareles, Jon (January 22, 2002). "Record Label Pays Dearly To Dismiss Mariah Carey". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
  3. ^ "EMI Drops Mariah Carey". BBC News. BBC. January 31, 2002. Retrieved February 3, 2011. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  4. ^ Zwecker, Bill (January 22, 2002). "Mariah Carries On With Record Deal, Recovery". Chicago Sun-Times. Sun-Times Media Group. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  5. ^ "Bands A-Z: Mariah Carey". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved February 24, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (December 13, 2002). "Charmbracelet - Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 13, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  7. ^ Anderson, Joan (February 6, 2006). "Carey, On!". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  8. ^ Meyer, Andre (December 13, 2005). "Carey On". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  9. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (May 18, 2006). "Road To The Grammys: The Story Behind Mariah Carey's 'We Belong Together'". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved May 10, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Carey, Mariah (2005). The Emancipation of Mimi (Liner Notes) (Media notes). New York City, New York: Island Records. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |coauthors= and |notestitle= (help); Text "p" ignored (help)
  11. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 12, 2005). "The Emancipation of Mimi - Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 21, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  12. ^ a b Pareles, Jon (April 11, 2005). "Reaching for Stratosphere in a Diminished World". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  13. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (April 5, 2005). "Mariah Carey: The Emancipation Of Mimi". Slant Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
  14. ^ a b "Mariah Carey - 'The Adventures of Mimi'". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 21, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  15. ^ a b "The Adventures of Mimi [Deluxe Edition] [DVD] - Mariah Carey Read more at http://www.billboard.com/album/mariah-carey/the-adventures-of-mimi-deluxe-edition-dvd/1110775#1bK75LuJbvCwz7At.99". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 21, 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help); line feed character in |title= at position 61 (help)
  16. ^ a b (2006) Album notes for The Adventures of Mimi by Mariah Carey. Island/Def Jam Recordings.
  17. ^ "'The Emancipation of Mimi' - Mariah Carey". iTunes Store (Great Britain). Apple. December 12, 2005. Retrieved August 16, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)

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