"Hand on Heart" is the fifth single by English singer-songwriter Olly Murs for his third studio album Right Place Right Time (2012), although released to promote the 2013 rerelease. It was co-written by Olly Murs, Ben Kohn, Pete Kelleher, Tom Barnes, Wayne Hector and Iain James while the production was handled by TMS. Another version of the song was released featuring Edurne for its release in Spain.
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Music video
A music video for the song was released on 4 November 2013.[1] Inspired by the video to Robbie Williams' hit single "Angels", it was shot in black-and-white and directed by Vaughan Arnell, who shot the original video to "Angels".
"Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I am easily flattered, and I love Olly. We always have a good time together and this was no exception," commented Robbie Williams, who made a cameo appearance in the video.[2]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Right Place Right Time, Epic Records, Syco Records.[3]
- Recording
- Personnel
- Songwriting - Olly Murs, Ben Kohn, Pete Kelleher, Tom Barnes, Wayne Hector, Iain James
- Production – TMS
- Backing vocals - Wayne Hector, Iain James
- Guitar - Ben Kohn
- Drums - Tom Barns
- Keyboards - Pete Kelleher
- Mixing - Steve Fitzmaurice, Darren Heelis (assistant)
Live performances
Murs performed the song on the seventh live show of the tenth series of The X Factor, the seventeenth season of Dancing with the Stars, The Jonathan Ross Show and the duet version featuring spanish singer Edurne on "Los Premios 40 Principales 2013 in Madrid.
Chart performance
On the week commencing 18 November 2013, "Hand on Heart" debuted and peaked at number 73 in Australia, becoming Murs' fourth song to enter the ARIA Singles Chart in 2013.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 73 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 50 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 25 |
References
- ^ "Olly Murs - Hand on Heart". YouTube. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ "Olly Murs Unveils 'Hand On Heart' Video". MTV. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ Right Place Right Time (Media notes). Epic Records, Syco Records. 2012.
{{cite AV media notes}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|artist=ignored (|others=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Chartifacts - Week Commencing ~ 18 November 2013 ~ Issue #1238" (PDF). Australian Record Industry Association. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 48, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 December 2013.