By Linda Perry / As performed by Christina Aguilera
Item: 35-DS00130402
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Linda Perry is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer who has shaped pop music for over three decades. Her career spans writing and producing for some of the industry's biggest artists, with a gift for crafting songs that balance commercial appeal with genuine emotional depth. Perry's compositions often explore themes of self-acceptance and resilience, making her work particularly resonant for choral settings.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the intimacy and vocal warmth of the original while giving your SATB singers a vehicle for genuine emotional expression. The piece respects the pop idiom without sacrificing the clarity and blend that makes choral singing rewarding. Audiences connect immediately to this song, which means your singers can focus on the musicality rather than winning over listeners unfamiliar with the material.
What to expect
Warm and introspective, with moments of building intensity. The piece unfolds with the kind of intimacy you hear in the original recording, inviting singers to inhabit the emotional landscape rather than simply execute notes.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that challenges singers vocally and musically without requiring extensive rehearsal time. This arrangement also works well for community and semi-professional choirs looking to connect with modern material while maintaining vocal integrity.
How to get the most out of it
Balance the alto line carefully in the verse sections; it often carries essential harmonic support that shouldn't disappear beneath the sopranos.
Attend to the rhythmic precision in any syncopated sections, as pop arrangements demand tighter ensemble accuracy than classical works.
Shape the dynamics across the full arc of the piece rather than hitting emotional peaks too early; save the biggest moments for the final chorus.
Let the tenors and basses anchor the harmonic foundation with a warm, supported tone; these lower voices establish the groove.
How to use it
Position this as a standalone concert feature or pair it with other contemporary pop arrangements to create a thematic set exploring themes of self-worth and acceptance. It works equally well as a season closer or mid-concert moment that offers a tonal shift from classical or traditional sacred repertoire.
Skills your students will build
Balancing vocal blend in contemporary harmonic language
Interpreting dynamic nuance in popular music idioms
Maintaining rhythmic integrity through syncopated passages
Negotiating text expression across extended phrases
Sustaining tone quality while singing in chest voice register
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