| "Private Show" | |
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| Promotional single by Britney Spears | |
| from the album Glory | |
| Released | August 4, 2016 |
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| Length | 3:54 |
| Label | RCA |
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| "Private Show" on YouTube | |
"Private Show" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her ninth studio album, Glory (2016). It was written by Spears, Carla Marie Williams, Tramaine Winfrey and Simon Smith, with production being done by Tramaine "Young Fyre" Winfrey and vocal production by Mischke Butler. The song was first teased with the fragrance of the same name, and later was released as a promotional single from the album on August 4, 2016.
"Private Show" is an R&B and doo-wop song, having "staccato-like rhythm", "snaps, claps and other percussive flares" in its instrumentation. Spears' vocals on the track were considered soulful.[attribution needed] Lyrically, "Private Show" finds Spears using theatrical metaphors as she promises a private show for her lover. The song was also used during the advertising campaign video, directed by Randee St Nichols and released on July 13, 2016.
"Private Show" divided music critics, some of whom praised the doo-wop influence, while others criticized Spears' vocals.