| "I Will Never Let You Down" | ||||
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| Single by Rita Ora | ||||
| Released | 31 March 2014 | |||
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| Length | 3:23 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
| Producer(s) | Calvin Harris | |||
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| "I Will Never Let You Down" on YouTube | ||||
"I Will Never Let You Down" is a song by English singer Rita Ora. Produced by Scottish DJ & producer Calvin Harris, the song was released as a single for digital download and streaming by Columbia and Roc Nation in various countries on 31 March 2014. The upbeat pop love song with dance and EDM influences opens with a hip hop beat and transitions into a disco and dance party. The singer conveys an empowering and optimistic message through her lyrics as she promises her love interest that she will never let him down. Upon its release, the song received critical acclaim from music critics, many of whom applauded the song's music, sound and lyrics as well as Ora's vocal delivery.
"I Will Never Let You Down" reached the number one position in the United Kingdom, becoming Ora's fourth number-one single on the UK Singles Chart. It further entered the top 50 in 15 other countries, including Australia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland. The song also reached number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Dance Club Songs chart as well as number 62 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song received gold certifications in four countries as well as platinum from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) in Australia and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the UK.
The official music video for "I Will Never Let You Down", containing sequences of Ora depicted in several settings that alternate between black-and-white and colour shots, premiered on Ora's YouTube channel on 31 March 2014. The video attracted praise for its theme as well as Ora's appearance, fashion and clothes. To further promote the song, the singer performed it at a number of televised events, among others at the Bambi Awards, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, Germany's Next Topmodel and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.