Recovery

Album: James Arthur (2013)
Charted: 19
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Songfacts®:

  • Arthur penned this song with Ina Wroldsen, who wrote Shontelle's "Impossible," which the X Factor champ covered for his debut single immediately after winning the finale. The Norwegian songwriter has also penned several of The Saturdays singles, including their 2011 hit "Notorious."
  • The black-and-white video finds James Arthur performing the track while a camera pans around him in an empty studio. The clip was directed by Emil Nava, who also helmed Jessie J's "Price Tag" and Calvin Harris' "I Need Your Love" visuals.

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