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“All of Me” by John Legend is one of the most successful romantic piano ballads of the 2010s. Released on August 12, 2013 as the third single from Legend’s fourth studio album, Love in the Future, the song was issued by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. It was written by John Stephens, better known as John Legend, and Toby Gad, and produced by Dave Tozer and John Legend. (Wikipedia)
Musically, “All of Me” blends R&B, soul, and pop in a simple and emotional piano-ballad format. The arrangement is intentionally minimal, built mainly around John Legend’s lead vocals and delicate piano chords, which gives the song a direct, intimate feeling. According to the article, the song is written in A-flat major, has a slow tempo of 63 beats per minute, and showcases Legend’s vocal range from C3 to B♭4. (Wikipedia)
The lyrics are a love letter to Legend’s then-fiancée and now wife, Chrissy Teigen. The song celebrates unconditional love, including both the beautiful and imperfect parts of a relationship. Its emotional message, wedding-friendly tone, and stripped-down production helped make it one of Legend’s signature songs. (Wikipedia)
“All of Me” became John Legend’s first No. 1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart in May 2014 after spending six weeks at No. 2. It also topped the charts in countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and became the third best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with 12.3 million equivalent units according to IFPI figures cited in the article. (Wikipedia)
One curiosity about “All of Me” is that its music video was filmed in Italy just days before Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s wedding. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the black-and-white video features Teigen and ends with real footage from their wedding in Lake Como. Another interesting detail is that Elderkin was the person who originally introduced the couple, making the video especially personal. (Wikipedia)
Another notable curiosity is that the song had several successful alternate versions. Tiësto’s Birthday Treatment remix won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, while a country-influenced duet version with Jennifer Nettles and Hunter Hayes on guitar was released in 2014. (Wikipedia)
Lyrics
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in and you kicking me out
Got my head spinning, no kidding
I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind?
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me
But I'll be alright
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh-oh
How many times do I have to tell you?
Even when you're crying, you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing
In my head for you
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh-oh
Give me all of you, oh
Cards on the table
We're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
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“All of Me” by John Legend is one of the most successful romantic piano ballads of the 2010s. Released on August 12, 2013 as the third single from Legend’s fourth studio album, Love in the Future, the song was issued by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. It was written by John Stephens, better known as John Legend, and Toby Gad, and produced by Dave Tozer and John Legend. (Wikipedia)
Musically, “All of Me” blends R&B, soul, and pop in a simple and emotional piano-ballad format. The arrangement is intentionally minimal, built mainly around John Legend’s lead vocals and delicate piano chords, which gives the song a direct, intimate feeling. According to the article, the song is written in A-flat major, has a slow tempo of 63 beats per minute, and showcases Legend’s vocal range from C3 to B♭4. (Wikipedia)
The lyrics are a love letter to Legend’s then-fiancée and now wife, Chrissy Teigen. The song celebrates unconditional love, including both the beautiful and imperfect parts of a relationship. Its emotional message, wedding-friendly tone, and stripped-down production helped make it one of Legend’s signature songs. (Wikipedia)
“All of Me” became John Legend’s first No. 1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart in May 2014 after spending six weeks at No. 2. It also topped the charts in countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and became the third best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with 12.3 million equivalent units according to IFPI figures cited in the article. (Wikipedia)
One curiosity about “All of Me” is that its music video was filmed in Italy just days before Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s wedding. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the black-and-white video features Teigen and ends with real footage from their wedding in Lake Como. Another interesting detail is that Elderkin was the person who originally introduced the couple, making the video especially personal. (Wikipedia)
Another notable curiosity is that the song had several successful alternate versions. Tiësto’s Birthday Treatment remix won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, while a country-influenced duet version with Jennifer Nettles and Hunter Hayes on guitar was released in 2014. (Wikipedia)
Specification
“All of Me” by John Legend is one of the most successful romantic piano ballads of the 2010s. Released on August 12, 2013 as the third single from Legend’s fourth studio album, Love in the Future, the song was issued by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. It was written by John Stephens, better known as John Legend, and Toby Gad, and produced by Dave Tozer and John Legend. (Wikipedia)
Musically, “All of Me” blends R&B, soul, and pop in a simple and emotional piano-ballad format. The arrangement is intentionally minimal, built mainly around John Legend’s lead vocals and delicate piano chords, which gives the song a direct, intimate feeling. According to the article, the song is written in A-flat major, has a slow tempo of 63 beats per minute, and showcases Legend’s vocal range from C3 to B♭4. (Wikipedia)
The lyrics are a love letter to Legend’s then-fiancée and now wife, Chrissy Teigen. The song celebrates unconditional love, including both the beautiful and imperfect parts of a relationship. Its emotional message, wedding-friendly tone, and stripped-down production helped make it one of Legend’s signature songs. (Wikipedia)
“All of Me” became John Legend’s first No. 1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart in May 2014 after spending six weeks at No. 2. It also topped the charts in countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and became the third best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with 12.3 million equivalent units according to IFPI figures cited in the article. (Wikipedia)
One curiosity about “All of Me” is that its music video was filmed in Italy just days before Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s wedding. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the black-and-white video features Teigen and ends with real footage from their wedding in Lake Como. Another interesting detail is that Elderkin was the person who originally introduced the couple, making the video especially personal. (Wikipedia)
Another notable curiosity is that the song had several successful alternate versions. Tiësto’s Birthday Treatment remix won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, while a country-influenced duet version with Jennifer Nettles and Hunter Hayes on guitar was released in 2014. (Wikipedia)
Specification
“All of Me” by John Legend is one of the most successful romantic piano ballads of the 2010s. Released on August 12, 2013 as the third single from Legend’s fourth studio album, Love in the Future, the song was issued by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. It was written by John Stephens, better known as John Legend, and Toby Gad, and produced by Dave Tozer and John Legend. (Wikipedia)
Musically, “All of Me” blends R&B, soul, and pop in a simple and emotional piano-ballad format. The arrangement is intentionally minimal, built mainly around John Legend’s lead vocals and delicate piano chords, which gives the song a direct, intimate feeling. According to the article, the song is written in A-flat major, has a slow tempo of 63 beats per minute, and showcases Legend’s vocal range from C3 to B♭4. (Wikipedia)
The lyrics are a love letter to Legend’s then-fiancée and now wife, Chrissy Teigen. The song celebrates unconditional love, including both the beautiful and imperfect parts of a relationship. Its emotional message, wedding-friendly tone, and stripped-down production helped make it one of Legend’s signature songs. (Wikipedia)
“All of Me” became John Legend’s first No. 1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart in May 2014 after spending six weeks at No. 2. It also topped the charts in countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and became the third best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with 12.3 million equivalent units according to IFPI figures cited in the article. (Wikipedia)
One curiosity about “All of Me” is that its music video was filmed in Italy just days before Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s wedding. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the black-and-white video features Teigen and ends with real footage from their wedding in Lake Como. Another interesting detail is that Elderkin was the person who originally introduced the couple, making the video especially personal. (Wikipedia)
Another notable curiosity is that the song had several successful alternate versions. Tiësto’s Birthday Treatment remix won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, while a country-influenced duet version with Jennifer Nettles and Hunter Hayes on guitar was released in 2014. (Wikipedia)
