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"I Will Never Let You Down" is a song by British recording artist Rita Ora, firstly planned as lead single for her upcoming second studio album, but later released as a buzz single. It was written and produced by Calvin Harris, and released on 31 March 2014.

The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it Ora's fourth overall single to reach the apex of the chart (and third as a solo artist).

Background and composition

In January 2014, Ora appeared alongside Nick Grimshaw and Paolo Nutini to announce Radio 1's Big Weekend 2014 in Glasgow. During the promotion, she confirmed she had collaborated with Calvin Harris on a new song. The preview of the song was featured in Ora's commercial advertisement for Rimmel London Cosmetics during the 2014 BRIT Awards on 19 February. The song premiered in full on Capital FM on 31 March 2014.

"I Will Never Let You Down" is an up-tempo dance-pop song. It is set at a tempo of 128 beats per minute. Ora herself has likened the song to the work of Whitney Houston, particularly her 1985 song "How Will I Know".

Reception

Critical response

Digital Spy's Lewis Corner gave the song 4 stars out of 5, praising the musical arrangement of the song. Ultimate Music critic said that the song "is without doubt an almighty global smash, the perfect union of two powerhouses making the ultimate feel good love song." In July 2014, Billboard listed "I Will Never Let You Down" as one of the "10 Best Songs of 2014 (So Far)" saying that "one listen to that delicious synth line and gooey chorus will whet your appetite for more listens." Popjustice named it the 5th best single of 2014.

Commercial performance

On 18 May 2014, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart with sales of 105,095 copies, making it Ora's fourth overall single to reach the top of the chart, and third as a solo artist. As of December 2014, the song has sold 512,000 copies in the UK.

On 20 April 2014, "I Will Never Let You Down" debuted on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number nineteen. Two weeks later, the song reached its peak at number five making it Ora's first top five single in the country, and third overall top ten track on this chart. In New Zealand, the recording entered the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart at number 38, and peaked at number nine after three weeks on the chart. In United States, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 99 for the issue dated 16 August 2014. It climbed to number 77 three weeks later. "I Will Never Let You Down" also peaked at number twenty-two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart and topped Dance Club Songs chart.

Music video

The music video for "I Will Never Let You Down" was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Francesco Carrozzini. The video features twin dancers Polly and Sophie Duniam. Ora premiered the video in Leicester Square on 31 March 2014. It was uploaded to her official Vevo account the same day. On the 17th of May 2015, on the day she released her next single, "Poison", the video received over 100,000,000 views on YouTube, becoming Ora's 2nd video to to be Vevo Certified.

Live performances

Ora performed "I Will Never Let You Down" for the first time on television on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon which aired on 22 April 2014. Towards the end of the performance, pop artist Mr. Brainwash appeared, dousing her with colorful paint while she continued to sing. On 8 May 2014, she performed "I Will Never Let You Down" on the finale of Germany's Next Topmodel. Ora was supposed to perform the song at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, but was reportedly forced to pull out after ex-boyfriend, Calvin Harris, refused to allow her to perform their song.

Remix

"I Will Never Let You Down" was remixed for the Pepsi visual album Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game (2014). The production was done by British producer Switch.

Track listing

Digital download

1. "I Will Never Let You Down" – 3:23

CD single

1. "I Will Never Let You Down" – 3:23
2. "I Will Never Let You Down" (R3hab Remix Radio Edit) – 3:36

Digital Download – Remixes

1. "I Will Never Let You Down" (R3hab Remix) – 4:11
2. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Vegas Club Mix) – 6:17
3. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Vegas Radio Mix) – 3:41
4. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Vegas Radio Instrumental) – 3:42
5. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Steve Smart and WestFunk Club Mix) – 4:51
6. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Steve Smart and WestFunk Radio Edit) – 3:08
7. "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Man Mix) – 7:41
8. "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Radio Mix) – 4:38
9. "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio Dub) – 6:41
10. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Digital Dog Remix) – 5:52
11. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Digital Dog Radio Edit) – 4:00

Digital Download – Remixes (Beatport exclusive)

1. "I Will Never Let You Down" (R3hab Remix) – 4:11
2. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Gregor Salto Vegas Club Mix) – 6:17
3. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Steve Smart and WestFunk Club Mix) – 4:50

Streaming – Remixes (Spotify exclusive)

1. "I Will Never Let You Down" – 3:23
2. "I Will Never Let You Down" (R3hab Remix Radio Edit) – 3:36
3. "I Will Never Let You Down" (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Radio Mix) – 4:38
4. "I Will Never Let You Down" (Digital Dog Radio Edit) – 4:00

Charts and certifications

Release history

See also

• List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 2010s
• List of number ones of 2014 (Scotland)
• List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.)

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External links

• "I Will Never Let You Down" on YouTube
• Template:MetroLyrics song

v t e Rita Ora
Discography Awards
Studio albums	Ora Phoenix You & I
EPs	Bang
Singles	"How We Do (Party)" "R.I.P." "Shine Ya Light" "Radioactive" "I Will Never Let You Down" "Poison" "Body on Me" "Coming Home" "Your Song" "Anywhere" "For You" "Girls" "Let You Love Me" "Only Want You" "Carry On" "Ritual" "How to Be Lonely" "Big" "You for Me" "Follow Me" "You Only Love Me" "Praising You" "Don't Think Twice"
Featured singles	"Where's Your Love" "Hot Right Now" "Lay Down Your Weapons" "Black Widow" "Doing It" "New York Raining" "Lonely Together" "R.I.P."
Promotional singles	"Bang Bang"
Other songs	"Torn Apart" "Grateful" "After the Afterparty (VIP Mix)"
Concert tours	Ora Radioactive The Girls Phoenix
Category

• Cite certification used for United Kingdom without ID
• Single chart usages for Germany2
• Rita Ora songs
• 2014 songs
• 2014 singles
• Songs written by Calvin Harris
• Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs number-one singles
• UK Singles Chart number-one singles
• Roc Nation singles