Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol, and has since been established as "The Original American Idol". Her debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single of 2002 in the U.S. She became the runner-up of World Idol the following year. Clarkson's debut studio album, Thankful (2003), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) while selling over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Its lead single, "Miss Independent," became an international top-ten hit.

Trying to reinvent her own image, Clarkson decided to part ways with American Idol management and developed a rock-oriented sound for her second album, Breakaway (2004). It was certified sextuple-platinum and sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The album earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Taking full creative control of her third album, My December (2007), Clarkson served as the executive producer and co-wrote the entire album's material. Clarkson's fourth album, All I Ever Wanted (2009), became her second album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "My Life Would Suck Without You", holds the record for the biggest jump to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

If I Can't Have You (Kelly Clarkson song)

"If I Can't Have You" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Kelly Clarkson, derived from her fourth studio album All I Ever Wanted (2009). The song was composed by Clarkson and American songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder, who was at helm for the song's production. "If I Can't Have You" is an electro song. The song has garnered comparisons to Miley Cyrus' "Fly on the Wall".

"If I Can't Have You" garnered mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with many praising it for its unique sound and as one of the album's highlights. Others however dismissed its similarities to the synthesized pop music on mainstream radios and its use of Auto-tune. Upon the release of All I Ever Wanted in the United States, "If I Can't Have You" entered the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at number eighteen.

Background

"If I Can't Have You" was written and produced by American producer, musician, and songwriter Ryan Tedder, while additional writing and production was performed by Kelly Clarkson and Greg Ogan, respectively. Tedder also took part in programming and arranging the track as well as performing on all instruments that complete the song's structure, with the exception of the drums, which were played by Eddie Fisher, and additional guitars, performed by Alain Johnannes. Tedder and Craig Durrance were the engineers behind recording the song, which took place at several studios and at the Hong Kong International Airport in China. "If I Can't Have You" was recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood, California with assistance from Tom Syrowski. It was also recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Ocean Way Recording with Joe Martino as the assistant engineer and at Blackbird Studios with assistance from engineer Mike Rooney. "If I Can't Have You" was selected for inclusion in All I Ever Wanted (2009). Clarkson recorded an acoustic version of the song for her first EP, The Smoakstack Sessions (2011).

If I Can't

"If I Can't" is a song by American hip-hop artist 50 Cent, released as the fourth and final single from his debut studio album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). The song is one of four on the album to be produced by hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, with co-production from frequent collaborator Mike Elizondo. Musically, the song describes how 50 Cent believes that "if I [he] can't do it, (referring to anything), it can't be done".

Upon its release, the song was a reasonable commercial success: However, the song did not match the commercial success of the album's three previous singles, only peaking at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, where the three previous singles had all peaked within the top three, and also peaked in the upper regions of several national charts, most successfully in the United Kingdom, peaking at number ten after being released as a double A-side with the G-Unit single "Poppin' Them Thangs".

Background

Released in 2003, it reached #76 in the USA becoming 50 Cent's sixth Hot 100 entry, but nonetheless his weakest charting single at that time. It also peaked at #10 in the United Kingdom as a double A-side with "Poppin' Them Thangs (G-Unit). The song was written by 50 Cent and produced by Dr. Dre, with co-production from keyboardist Mike Elizondo.