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"Note to God"
Single by Charice
Released May 18, 2009 (United States)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2009
Genre Pop
Length 3:59
Label 143/Reprise
Writer(s) Diane Warren
Producer David Foster
Charice singles chronology
"Note to God"
(2009)		 " Pyramid"
(2010)

"Note to God" is a song written by Diane Warren, first recorded by American R&B singer JoJo in 2006 for her album The High Road.[1] On May 18, 2009, Filipina pop singer Charice performed it on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Contents

Background

"Note to God" is partly an emotional prayer which lyrics consists of conditions in what one would write in a letter to God.[2] Multiple Grammy Award-winner Diane Warren confirmed on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she immediately knew the song "Note to God" was perfect for Charice the moment she heard the young singer's voice.[3] She also expressed her enchantment with Charice's rendition of her song and how the singer surpassed the expectations she set for this composition.[4] This emotionally packed song, which brought the studio audience to their feet and Oprah Winfrey to tears in The Oprah Winfrey Show, was accompanied by an orchestra, David Foster, and the Western Michigan University’s vocal jazz ensemble, Gold Company when it debuted on the show. [5]

Promotion

Charice launched her debut international single "Note to God" with a performance in The Oprah Winfrey Show on May 18, 2009.[6] [7] This number served as the final act of Oprah's "Search for the World's Smartest and Most Talented Kids"; a year-long series which showcased kids with outstanding skills and talents from across the globe. [8]

On May 30, 2009, Charice sang the song on the popular Italian television show, Ti lascio una canzone. [9]

On December 27, 2009, She appeared in Singapore Idol's grand finale episode as a guest performer, in which she performed two of her signature songs, The Bodyguard medley and "Note to God".

Chart performance

On the issue date of June 6, 2009, "Note to God" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number forty-four.[10], while debuting at number thirty-five on the Canadian Hot 100.[11] "Note to God" peaked on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart at number twenty-four [12], the Hot Digital Tracks chart at number twenty-three [13], and the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart at number nine.

Charts

Chart (2009) Debut
position
Canadian Hot 100 35
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 44

References

  1. ^ Macpherson, Alex (January 19, 2007). "JoJo, The High Road". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/jan/19/popandrock6. Retrieved May 29, 2009.  
  2. ^ Serillano, Amor (May 26, 2009). "Charice sings her “Note to God”". Philippine Online Chronicles. http://www.thepoc.net/index.php/Sosyal/Sosyal-Features/Charice-sings-her-Note-to-God.html. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  3. ^ "The World's Most Talented Kids". Oprah.com. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090429-tows-talented-kids/12. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  4. ^ "The World's Most Talented Kids". Oprah.com. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090429-tows-talented-kids/12. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  5. ^ "Gold Company performs on 'Oprah'". WMI News. April 28, 2009. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2009/04/060.html. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  6. ^ Lamb, Bill. "Charice Releases "Note to God" - Can Oprah Make a Pop Star?". About.com. http://top40.about.com/b/2009/05/19/charice-releases-note-to-god-can-oprah-make-a-pop-star.htm. Retrieved May 28, 2009.  
  7. ^ Serillano, Amor (May 26, 2009). "Charice sings her “Note to God”". Philippine Online Chronicles. http://www.thepoc.net/index.php/Sosyal/Sosyal-Features/Charice-sings-her-Note-to-God.html. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  8. ^ "Oprah's Search for the World's Smartest and Most Talented Kids". Oprah.com. http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow_20081106_kids. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  9. ^ "Ecco chi è la ragazza filippina che ci ha stregati a Ti lascio una canzone". ilsussidario.net. May 29, 2009. http://www.ilsussidiario.net/articolo.aspx?articolo=22869. Retrieved June 12, 2009.  
  10. ^ "The Billboard Hot 100 "Note To God"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=379&cfgn=Singles&cfn=The+Billboard+Hot+100&ci=3108817&cdi=10213309&cid=06%2F06%2F2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.  
  11. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 "Note To God"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=793&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Canadian+Hot+100&ci=3108800&cdi=10212624&cid=06%2F06%2F2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.  
  12. ^ "Hot Digital Songs "Note To God"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=395&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Digital+Songs&ci=3108814&cdi=10213087&cid=06%2F06%2F2009. Retrieved June 16, 2009.  
  13. ^ "Hot Digital Tracks "Note To God"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=395&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Digital+Songs&ci=3108814&cdi=10213087&cid=06%2F06%2F2009. Retrieved June 16, 2009.  

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Charice
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"Always You" · "Note to God" · "Pyramid"
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