Casualty of Love
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{{Infobox song
| name = Casualty of Love
| cover = CasualtyofLove-JessieJ.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = Promotional single
| artist = Jessie J
| album = Who You Are
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2011|02|22}}
| recorded =
| studio = Quad Studios (New York, NY){{cite AV media notes |title=Who You Are |others=Jessie J |date=2011 |type=liner notes |publisher=Lava Records, Universal Republic Records, Island Records |id=00 6025 278 701-2 0.}}
| venue =
| length = 3:54
| label = Lava
| writer = Jessica Cornish, Farrah Fleurimond, Martin Kleveland, Natalie Walker
| producer = Martin K
}}
"Casualty of Love" is a song by English recording artist Jessie J, from her debut studio album Who You Are (2011). Written by Jessica Cornish, Farrah "Fendi" Fleurimond, Martin Kleveland, Natalie Walker and produced by Martin K, "Casualty of Love" was released digitally on 22 February 2011, as the only promotional single from the album, as part of the iTunes Store's.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/02/03/single-cover-jessie-j-casualty-of-love/|title=SINGLE COVER: JESSIE J – 'CASUALTY OF LOVE' |publisher=Rap-Up |access-date=4 October 2011}}
Background
Jessie J stated she was proud of the song, but preferred the other promotional single, "Who You Are". She stated that the meaning of the lyrics in "Casualty of Love" is about finding your inner strength.{{cite web|url=http://idolator.com/5774472/jessie-j-is-no-casualty-of-love-in-her-new-single |title=Jessie J Is No "Casualty of Love" In Her New Single |publisher=Idolator |date=20 February 2011}}
The song goes toward an Alicia Keys type genre and received mostly positive reviews of critics. It was planned to be released as an official single, but the plans changed. Jessie J performed the song live in many locations, along with her other non-single hits such as "Abracadabra" and "Big White Room". The song was released to the USA iTunes Store in February 2011 and due to its promotional status, after the release of Who You Are the price was lowered to $0.99{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/casualty-of-love-single/id419722904 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226062506/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/casualty-of-love-single/id419722904 |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 February 2011 |title="iTunes Preview > Casualty of Love > Single". |publisher=iTunes |access-date=2011-03-27}} however, in the Canadian store, UK store and many other stores, it had the price of a regular song. Some complaints had been filed but were mostly ignored.
Composition
"Casualty of Love" is a slow song with a sing-along chorus and piano playing in the background. The song resembles something Alicia Keys might sing. It has soft pop to it and a slight bit of love music similarities. As the song is very calm, it carries its message well. The song has a 6/4 time signature.
Critical reception
Idolator, "We have nothing bad to say about this lovely little track, which sounds like something Jennifer Hudson might belt over the closing credits of a Nicholas Sparks movie. In other words, while we admire the craftsmanship of both the songwriting and singing, we're afraid this may be too tepid to make much of a splash as a single". Amy Sciarretto from Artistdirect said "Jessie J is a true singer and you can check out her heartfelt".{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jessie-j-s-casualty-of-love-ballad-is-available-now/8718482 |title=Jessie J's "Casualty of Love" Ballad is Available Now|publisher=Artistdirect |date=23 February 2011}}
Live performances
Jessie J performed the song live at Guess NYC{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EKk1nKSS3U |title=Jessie J live at Guess NYC |publisher=YouTube |access-date= 4 October 2011}} and an acoustic version on sb.tv.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQFNa9WQIjA |title=Jessie J live acoustic version on sb.tv |publisher=YouTube |access-date= 4 October 2011}}
Track listing
- Digital download{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/pt/album/casualty-of-love-single/id419531783|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108051250/https://itunes.apple.com/pt/album/casualty-of-love-single/id419531783|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2016|title=Casualty of Love - Single|publisher=iTunes|access-date=2011-03-27}}
- "Casualty of Love" - 3:54
Credits and personnel
- Song interpreted by Alain Bashung and released in 1980. Written by Boris Bergman and composed by Bashung
- Jessie J - songwriter and vocals
- Martin K - songwriter, producer and all instruments
- Natalie Walker - songwriter
- Farrah Fleurimond - songwriter
Charts
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Chart (2011)
! Peak |
|---|
| South Korea (International Chart) (GAON){{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
| style="text-align:center;"| 26 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard){{cite web|title=Jessie J Album & Song Chart History: Adult R&B Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304565/jessie%20j/chart?f=404|website=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=23 October 2014|archive-date=6 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206104137/https://www.billboard.com/artist/304565/jessie%20j/chart?f=404}}
| style="text-align:center;"| 28 |
Release history
| class="wikitable" |
| Country
! Date ! Type ! Label |
|---|
| United States
| 22 February 2011 | rowspan="2" |Digital download |
| United Kingdom
| 28 February 2011 |
References
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Category:Contemporary R&B ballads