Unpredictable (Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson song)
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{{Infobox song
| name = Unpredictable
| cover = Unpredictable cover.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson
| album = 24 Hrs
| released = {{start date|2017|06|02|df=y}}
| recorded = 2017
| studio =
| genre = Pop
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=19}}
| label =
| writer =
- Mich Hansen
- Daniel Davidsen
- Peter Wallevik
- Kara DioGuardi
- Iain James
| producer =
- Cutfather
- Daniel Davidsen
- Peter Wallevik
- Matt Rad (add.)
| chronology = Olly Murs
| prev_title = Years & Years
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = More Mess
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Louisa Johnson
| type = single
| prev_title = Weak (Stay Strong Mix)
| prev_year = 2017
| title = Unpredictable
| year = 2017
| next_title = Yes
| next_year = 2018
}}
}}
"Unpredictable" is a song recorded by English singer Olly Murs for his fifth studio album, 24 Hrs (2016). It was written and produced by Cutfather, Daniel Davidsen and Peter Wallevik, with an additional writing from Kara DioGuardi and Iain James. Originally recorded as a solo version, it was edited by Matt Rad with additional vocals from English singer Louisa Johnson and was digitally released on 2 June 2017 in the United Kingdom. "Unpredictable" peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting sales of over 200,000 units in that country. The accompanying music video for the single takes place in 1978 and features both artists playing tennis against each other.
Background
On 22 May 2017, Murs confirmed on his Twitter account that "Unpredictable" would be the fourth single from 24 Hrs.{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/ollyofficial/status/866573148908654594|title=Twitter|website=mobile.twitter.com|access-date=4 June 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/olly-murs/news/louisa-johnson-new-single-unpredictable/|title=Olly Murs Has Teamed Up With X Factor Pal, Louisa Johnson, For His Upcoming Single 'Unpredictable'|publisher=Capital|date=22 May 2017|access-date=5 June 2017}}
Music video
The video for "Unpredictable" was released on 22 June 2017. It was filmed in Palm Springs and is set in 1978 and sees Murs and Johnson playing tennis against each other. As of September 15, 2018, it has over 6 million views on YouTube.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06GsQH47VyQ Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson - Unpredictable (Official Video)]
Credits and personnel
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- Olly Murs – vocals
- Louisa Johnson – vocals
- Daniel Davidsen – writing, production, bass guitar, programming
- Cutfather – writing, production, percussion
- Peter Wallevik – writing, production, keyboards, piano, programming
- Kara DioGuardi – writing
- Iain James – writing
- Matt Rad – production, bass guitar, guitar, mixing, piano, programming
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
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Credits adapted from the liner notes of the official "Unpredictable" CD single release (Columbia Records).{{cite AV media notes | title="Unpredictable" (CD single) |others=Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson | year=2017 | publisher=Sony Music}}
Charts
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| scope="col"| Chart (2017)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| {{singlechart|Hungary|35|year=2017|week=29|rowheader=true|access-date=27 July 2017}} |
| scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA){{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=Irish Recorded Music Association|access-date=22 July 2017}}
| 65 |
| scope="row"| Russian Airplay (Tophit){{cite web|title=Chart Search|url=https://tophit.ru/ru/tracks/82112/view|publisher=Tophit for Olly Murs|access-date=15 November 2018}}
| 212 |
| {{singlechart|Scotland|20|date=2017-06-16|rowheader=true|access-date=17 June 2017}} |
| {{singlechart|UK|32|date=2017-07-07|rowheader=true|access-date=8 July 2017}} |
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|digital=true|artist=Olly Murs/Louisa Johnson|title=Unpreditable|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2017|certyear=2021|id=7906-4512-1|access-date=27 October 2017}}
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Release history
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| scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Version ! scope="col"| Label ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| scope="row"| United Kingdom
| 2 June 2017 | rowspan="2"| Digital download | Original | rowspan="2"| RCA | {{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/unpredictable-single/1236872277|title=Unpredictable – Single by Olly Murs & Louisa Johnson|date=2 June 2017|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 June 2017}} |
| scope="row"| United States
| 30 June 2017 | Acoustic | {{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/unpredictable-acoustic-single/1251981830|title = Unpredictable (Acoustic) - Single by Olly Murs & Louisa|website = iTunes|date = 30 June 2017}} |