[107] On May 12, 2012, it was performed by Joelle Moses after will.i.am's recommendation on the first series of The Voice UK. The album had been originally planned for a release in 2010 , however the release date was pushed back multiple times, and the album was released in late October 2011. On October 5, 2011, Kelly previewed the final version of "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" and "You Love Me" on her website to positive reviews from music critics. [85] Rand Duren of The Dallas Morning News also reiterated that the music video is a reminiscent of "Since U Been Gone" and that it was great seeing more dancing and movement from Clarkson. [100] On June 8, 2018 Clarkson performed it on Today. "It always ends up being something completely different.". [23], Jenna Hally Rubenstein of MTV Buzzworthy compared it to "Since U Been Gone," which has "a super radio-friendly hook. She began promoting the song worldwide for the first time at the "Stars for Free" music festival in Berlin, Germany on September 10, 2011. [19] The song was featured in a Toyota Camry commercial featuring Clarkson and other celebrities. She was originally marketed as a pop musician with her debut album Thankful (2003). Titled as "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" for the album version, the song served as its second single on January 17, 2012, through RCA Records. That's when it finally all caught up with me. [83] Leah Collins of The Vancouver Sun interpreted that the video depicts Clarkson developing a sense of strength and endurance as well as an ability to lead a large-scale dance routine after surviving a trauma. [10] The song begins with a "rumbling guitar" and a "shimmering synth" riff as Clarkson sings the opening line "You know the bed feels warmer / Sleeping here alone. It had a different tempo, beat, chords, and I kinda just came up with that guitar riff that goes into the verse, and that was the first thing that I kinda contributed just changed the feel of the song. Clarkson's parents divorced when she was six years old, after having been married for seventeen years. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times asserted that "Ms. Clarkson is turning into the Mary J. Blige of pop: so good at being wounded that no one wants to let her heal. However, she praised the different treatment of the video, complimenting the synchronized dancing and thought that Clarkson kept it classy. [62] In France, the song debuted at number 187 and peaked at number 26, becoming her first song to chart in six years since "Because of You" (2006). [22] On February 17, 2012, it was released as a CD single. She also hosted her self titled Kelly Clarkson Show. Like, Radiohead is alternative, but they're very soulful. [68], "Stronger" also marked career-highs in Clarkson's commercial performance. "[15], After returning from a vacation on Tahiti, Clarkson found out over 50 of her newly recorded demo material were leaked online,[16] including "Stronger". It became her first song to cross the 3 and 4 million marks in digital downloads, becoming her best-selling single in the United States and the United Kingdom. The deluxe edition of the album will be released simultaneously with the standard edition worldwide. "[25] Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly thought that the song's "belty pop/rock wheelhouse" should please fans of the sound. Copies of the album sold during its first year of release contained a computer program that could be loaded and used with the internet f… Plus that song is just a gold mine — it's a little bit pop, a little bit pop-rock, a little bit urban, a little bit dance, and it ties everything in. Voulant se démarquer de ses précédent… [38] The following week, it became her tenth top ten song on the Hot 100 chart as it advanced to number 8 due to the strength of a number 11 to number 3 jump on Hot Digital Songs and vault on Hot 100 Airplay from number 71 to number 44. Elofsson originally intended "Stronger" for Leona Lewis, who turned it down in the process. ", Andy Gill of The Independent found no "development" in Kelly's singing and panned its music as "an overlong string of standard putdown R&B and bogus emotional turmoil, the songs blitzed with generic power-ballad overkill.". It's a perfect representation of my life. ", During Kelly's live web cast on August 30, 2011, she stated that the reason she named the album "Stronger" is "mainly because the entire album is very much about empowerment and just strength overall and I love singing songs like that... That was kind of the theme is strength so we named it Stronger. [, On July 11, 2011, several demo songs that Kelly recorded (ranging from 50 to 70) were leaked into the internet, some of which were recorded in 2002 while she was still recording "Thankful" and for "Stronger.". [55], "Stronger" also outpaced its predecessor "Mr. Know It All" in the international charts except in Australia, Germany, Japan, Scotland, and South Korea. Its success helped its parent album to sustain commercial longevity for over a year. And Sheryl Crow, very soulful singer/songwriter. Stronger is the fifth studio album by American pop-rock, singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson. On March 4, 2010, Kelly was announced to perform on the revived Lilith Fair music festival. I have. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is a song by Kelly Clarkson. It was first released on October 21, 2011 in Australia and on October 24, 2011 in the United States. As of[update] September 10, 2017, "Stronger" had sold over 4,954,000 copies in the United States. [39][40] That same week, it debuted at number 30 on Pop Songs and at number 40 on Hot Dance Club Songs. We're gonna have way too many songs to pick from." [13] In an interview, Clarkson remarked that the song doesn't refer to a specific person, stating "I didn't have a bad breakup or anything, I just think life is about relationships so I always write all about these different ones going on in my life. The song was released as a single in November of 2010 and was later included in the deluxe versions of the album as a bonus track. The song features ". Everyone was making a lot of money, so everyone was pushing the train. [11] The bridges contain pulsating beats with synth and electric guitar that display some elements of electronic sound. In an interview with the "Chart Show TV," Kelly revealed that she wanted to do something different for the album, she remarked: "Luckily, my label wanted me to do it as well.". Its lyrical cont… There's no real fighting on this. [8] Lyrically, "Stronger" explores the theme of moving on from an inimical relationship. "The track is a sonic departure from first single 'Mr. The lead single "Mr. Know It All" (written by Ester Dean, Brian Kennedy and Brett James) is a mid tempo pop song with R&B influences, similar to the songs of her debut album Thankful and was described by critics as a fusion of Bruno Mars and P!nk. [13] An acoustic version of the song appears in Clarkson's second extended play, iTunes Session. Songs: Eleven For Rihanna", "Week Ending Nov. 20, 2011. She remarked she would focus on recording for her upcoming album instead. Those songs came out and people are like, Oh my God, what direction is Kelly going? American singer Kelly Clarkson has released eight studio albums, six extended plays, one compilation album, one remix album, and 47 singles (including five as a featured artist). [3] Tamposi's manager, Tom Maffei, then had one of his producers, Matty Trump, produce a demo track, later pitched to RCA A&R executive Jeff Aldrich, who gave the song to Clarkson. On May 20, 2012, she performed "Dark Side" at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. On September 7, 2011, RCA released the album cover and moved up the release date to October 24, 2011 due to overwhelming demand. [9] According to the sheet music published by Hal Leonard Corporation, it is set in a common time and has a moderately fast tempo of 116 beats per minute. In Australia, it peaked in the Australian Singles Chart at number 18. [41] The following week, it ascended to the top of the Hot 100, becoming her third number 1 single in the country after "A Moment Like This" and "My Life Would Suck Without You". It topped the national charts of Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia and became her biggest hit in over 18 other countries, including Austria, Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, Portugal, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality.. She has been a guest performer in Dancing with the Stars in seasons thirteen and fourteen.Couples have danced to her songs in other seasons as well. [29], Chris Willman of Reuters criticized the lyrics, commenting that "Never mind how tired that tune's titular phrase is. Those are all demos. That'll be the one [that's] kinda like "Since U Been Gone", [with] people jumping up and down to [it], and it's just kind of really inspiring, so I can't wait to perform that one. However, low ticket sales and scheduling conflicts led her and Norah Jones to cancel their upcoming performances. "[7] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard noted that the guitar riff in the verses is reminiscent of Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" which narrates an anthem of personal reinvention, and dancing. [67] In New Zealand, it peaked on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 4. "[88] The same opinion was echoed by Robbie Daw of Idolator who thought the video was fun especially "when Kelly herself joins the giant mob at the very end." Kurstin recalled, "I rethought the music part of it, I guess. The two songs have yet to be heard by the general public. Tamposi revealed that Clarkson had also altered a lyric from the track. [10] Written in the key of A minor, it follows the chord progression Am–F–C-G/B. [65] In Belgium, it attained a position on Ultratop 50 in Flanders at number 25, but failed to enter the Ultratop 50 in Wallonia by reaching only the top of the Walloon Ultratip chart. ", "I don’t even have (the full album), by the way, because I’m so freaked out to put it on my computer.". [112], Credits adapted from Stronger liner notes.[115]. Kelly co-wrote seven tracks from the album and collaborated with other artists such as Ester Dean and Bonnie McKee for the first time. [39] With "Mr. Know It All" (2011) having peaked at number 10 on the Hot 100, "Stronger"'s ascent to number 8 marked the first time Clarkson has had a string of consecutive top ten hits since 2004–2005, when she had four consecutive top-ten hits from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). Kelly Brianne Clarkson (* 24.April 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas) ist eine US-amerikanische Pop sängerin.Sie gewann 2002 die erste Staffel der US-amerikanischen Castingshow American Idol und ist mehrmalige Grammy-Preisträgerin.Bis 2014 verkaufte sie über 24 Millionen Alben und 39 Millionen Singles; sie ist damit die erfolgreichste Teilnehmerin einer Castingshow. Kelly also performed an acoustic version of "Mr. Know It All" during the Sony presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where she was presented by Sir Howard Stringer, chairman and former CEO of Sony Corporation. Recording ", Kelly compared "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" to her 2004 hit single "Since U Been Gone. ", It was also reported that the delay was caused by the internal restructuring at Sony Music with the former Universal Music Group chairman Doug Morris entering as its new CEO. Kelly (who came after spending a vacation in Tahiti) released a statement, saying: "I get back in the States from a vacation and somehow 50 of my songs are leaked on the Internet?! ", Another reason for the album title comes from a lyric from one of her favorite tracks on the album called "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger). ", Slant Magazine's Jonathan Keefe felt that, with the exception of "Mr. Know It All"'s "obvious electronic manipulation," Kelly's performances are "more consistently lived-in and evocative than on any of her previous efforts. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. For a laugh, look up the YouTube video in which some wag mashed together a medley of 30 different songs that already borrowed "That which does not kill me makes me stronger" as a lyrical hook. [12] During the chorus, the song explodes into an upbeat dance-pop number, complete with guitars and electronic drums as Clarkson sings "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger / Stand a little taller / Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. Kelly Clarkson, American singer and songwriter who emerged as a pop-rock star after winning the popular television talent contest American Idol in 2002. [34] It dropped out the following week before returning at number 99 on week ending November 20, 2011. Kelly Clarkson was a guest judge in Episodes 1509 and 1510 during the Quarterfinals of America's Got Talent Season 15. [17] She commented that the leak felt worse than being physically robbed. Jason Halbert (Kelly's musical director and her co-writer during the sessions for "My December") also added new material for the new album. [78] She posted: "I'm shooting my video for "What Doesn't Kill You" and I'd like everyone to join me in my global flash mob! She commented, "We've already rehearsed it, and it's so much fun. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson. A 22-second sample of "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson. It also became her fifth consecutive album to debut at the top three. [105][106] On April 11, 2012, it was covered by Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez in the eleventh season of American Idol. In March 2011, she announced that the album has been pushed back to September 2011, explaining: "I realize that is a long time, but that’s the best time to release it apparently so I’m sorry for the wait, but I promise you it sounds great!". "Usually on most albums, I'll fight and be like 'No, this has to be a single.' Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born Aprile 24, 1982) is an American sangster-sangwriter, actress, an philanthropist.. Albums. On October 12, 2011, VH1 announced that Kelly will film "VH1 Unplugged: Kelly Clarkson" featuring songs from the album on October 27, 2011 which will be broadcast the following month on November 17 and 18, 2011. Kelly revealed the that the album's title would be "Stronger. [47] It also became her first song to top the Hot 100 Airplay on the week ending April 7, 2012,[48] her fourth song to top the Adult Pop Songs on the week ending March 10, 2012,[49] and her second song to top the Adult Contemporary chart on the week ending June 16, 2012.