Better in Time

Last updated

"Better in Time"
Leona lewis-better in time s.jpg
Single by Leona Lewis
from the album Spirit
A-side "Footprints in the Sand"
B-side "You Bring Me Down"
Released25 February 2008 (2008-02-25)
Recorded2007
Studio Chalice (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length3:53
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) J. R. Rotem
Leona Lewis singles chronology
"Bleeding Love"
(2007)		"Better in Time" / "Footprints in the Sand"
(2008)		"Forgive Me"
(2008)
Music video
"Better in Time" on YouTube

"Better in Time" is a song recorded by English singer Leona Lewis for her debut studio album Spirit (2007). It was written by J. R. Rotem and Andrea Martin and was produced by Rotem. Lyrically, the song tells the story of a woman who cannot forget her ex-partner, and who knows that "it will all get better in time". It was released as the second single from Spirit on 10 March 2008, as a double A-side with "Footprints in the Sand", by Syco Music and J Records.

Contents

Critically acclaimed, "Better in Time" was nominated for the Brit Award for British Single. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, reaching the top ten in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy and New Zealand, as well as number 11 in the United States. Lewis promoted the song on several live television programmes, such as Good Morning America , Live with Regis and Kelly , and on the 2008 American Music Awards, also being included on the set list of her debut concert tour The Labyrinth (2010). The song's accompanying music video was directed by Sophie Muller at the Hampton Court House School in London in February 2008, and shows Lewis performing in front of several photographic set-ups and events behind the scenes.

Composition and release

Gnome-mime-sound-openclipart.svg
"Better in Time"
A sample of "Better in Time", a pop and R&B song composed in G major, which was described as a song with piano sounds harmonised with Lewis' voice. [1]
Problems playing this file? See media help.

"Better in Time" is a pop and R&B song set in common time composed in a moderate tempo of eighty beats per minute, [2] [3] in the key of G flat major with a vocal range from the tone of C4 to the note of B5. [2] [3] The song has a sequence of G–Bm–Em–G/D–C as its chord progression. [2] [3] Lyrically the song talks about someone who cannot forget her ex-partner, and at the end the protagonist knows that "it will all get better in time". [4] Andrea Martin and J. R. Rotem wrote the song, and Rotem composed and produced it. [4] On 29 January 2008, Lewis announced on her website that "Better in Time", along with "Footprints in the Sand", would be released as a double A-side single on 10 March 2008, as her third single in the United Kingdom, [5] with 2008 Sport Relief, a biennial charity organised by Comic Relief and BBC Sport, selecting "Footprints in the Sand" as their official single. [6] [7] It was also her second international single. A new remix of the song was created for the single release. [7] The double A-side was released with another song, "You Bring Me Down", as a B-side. [6]

Critical reception

Lewis performing "Better in Time"/"Man Down" at the Royal Albert Hall during her 2013 Glassheart Tour. Leona Lewis performing Better in Time-Man Down, Glassheart Tour.jpg
Lewis performing "Better in Time"/"Man Down" at the Royal Albert Hall during her 2013 Glassheart Tour.

"Better in Time" received generally positive reviews from music critics. In his review of the album, Chung Ah-young of The Korea Times described the single as "one of the best tracks [on the album] with impressive piano sounds harmonized with [Lewis] powerful vocals". [1] Alex Fletcher from Digital Spy gave a mixed review to the double A-side. He called the single a "placid affair" with "its plinky-plonky piano and R&B groove resting uncomfortably next to Lewis's creamy vocal style". [8] The BBC's reviewer Fraser McAlpine gave "Better in Time" three stars out of five commenting that "The tune's quite nice, fairly hummable without ever actually going anywhere and despite the floaty, Mariah-esque qualities of Leona's vocals, it never goes completely mental in the throat-breakdancing department". [9]

Chuck Taylor of Billboard gave a positive review, stating that the song is of "equal caliber to its predecessor ["Bleeding Love"], with a one-listen hook, elegant chug-along melody, a lyric about healing and Lewis' unquestionably emotive vocal versatility". [10] Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe called it a "'love takes time' rumination", and along with another song of the album ("I Will Be"), described it as "predictable". [11] Sean Fennessey for Vibe noted that the track "is the best thing [on the album], is mannered and takes nearly three minutes to get off the ground". [12] It ranked at number four on the "10 Best Singles of 2008" list by American magazine Entertainment Weekly . [13] "Better in Time" was nominated at the 2009 BRIT Awards in the category of Best British Single, [14] and later the song was included on the awards' compilation album. [15]

Chart performance

Lewis on the red carpet of the 2009 VH1 Divas. Leona Lewis 2009 VH1 Divas.jpg
Lewis on the red carpet of the 2009 VH1 Divas.

The double A-side "Better in Time" and "Footprints in the Sand" debuted at number 74 on the UK Singles Chart on 1 March 2008; rising 36 places, it debuted in the top 40 the following week, at number 38. [16] On its fourth week, the song reached its peak position at number two, selling 40,476 copies and being beaten to the number one spot by Duffy's "Mercy". [17] With this it became the third single by Lewis to reach the top five in the country. [18] "Better in Time" and "Footprints in the Sand" was certified as silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). [19] [20] In the Australian charts, "Better in Time" debuted at number 32 on 27 April 2008, reaching the top ten two weeks later, her second single to achieve this feat. [21] On 25 May 2008 the single reached its peak position, at number six, and remained within the top fifty for eighteen weeks. [21] The song was later certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). [22] It debuted at number 34 on New Zealand's RIANZ Chart on 17 March 2008, eventually reaching number nine after five weeks, and by its seventh week had climbed to number six, thereby becoming her second consecutive top ten hit in the country. [23] "Better in Time" and "Footprints in the Sand" debuted in the German charts on 16 June 2008 at number five. Although it fell out the top ten the following week, it managed to reach the top five in the issue ending 27 July 2010, and rose to its peak position, at number two, in subsequent days. [24] "Better in Time" entered the German chart on 22 February 2009 at number seventy-nine, where it stayed for three weeks. [25] It achieved a gold certification by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI). [26] In Denmark "Better in Time" entered the charts at number twenty-nine on 9 May 2008, and managed to rise twenty-three places in the next two weeks. On 6 June 2008 the single reached its peak position, number three. Next week, it fell out two places, but it retook its peak the following issue, and the song continued in this position for three weeks. [27]

"Better in Time" and "Footprints in the Sand" debuted and peaked at number eight on the European Hot 100 Singles in the issue ending 29 March 2008, becoming the highest debut of the week. [28] Moreover, "Better in Time" was also a success in the chart, the single eventually reached number seven on the chart in the week ending 2 August 2008. [29] In Switzerland, the single entered at number thirteen, becoming the highest release of the week. [30] On 27 July 2008, its ninth week, it reached its peak position at number five, becoming Lewis's second top five in the country. It managed to stay within the top ten for eleven weeks and it was last seen in the chart on 22 March 2009, forty-two weeks after its debut. [31] In the week ending 26 April 2008, "Better in Time" debuted at number sixty-two on the Billboard Hot 100, [32] in the same week that her previous single, "Bleeding Love", topped the chart. [33] Next week it dropped out of the chart but later re-entered the Hot 100 at number seventy-five, becoming the best comeback of the week. [34] The song reached its peak position at number eleven on its fourteenth week, where it stayed for another week. [29] [35] In other charts of the United States, "Better in Time" peaked at number four on the Adult Top 40, [29] ninety-nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, [29] three at the Mainstream Top 40, [29] and at number four on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it spent fifty-two weeks on the chart. [29] [36] The single became the seventeenth best-selling single of 2008 in Austria, [37] as well as the twenty-second in Germany and Switzerland, [38] [39] the thirty-sixth in New Zealand, [40] the thirty-seventh in the UK, [20] the fifty-fifth of Australia, [41] the sixty-fourth in the Netherlands, [42] and the seventy-second in Flanders, a region in Belgium. [43]

Music video and promotion

The music video shows Lewis performing in front of several photographic sessions. Better in Time video.jpg
The music video shows Lewis performing in front of several photographic sessions.

The music video was filmed at Hampton Court House School in London by the British director Sophie Muller in February 2008, [44] and was released at the end of the same month. [45] The video is inspired by fashion design, with Lewis performing in front of "unrelated photographic set-ups", and shows what goes on behind the scenes. [46] In some parts of the video Lewis is shown with a horse. [47]

Lewis first performed the song live on the television programme Dancing on Ice on 9 March 2008.[ citation needed ] Lewis also performed both sides of the single on BBC One's Sport Relief on 14 March 2008, [48] Good Morning America on 4 April 2008, [49] and on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show along with "Bleeding Love". [50] On 3 September 2008 Lewis performed the song on Live with Regis and Kelly , [51] and on 1 October 2008 on the season finale of America's Got Talent . [52] The song was featured in the 90210 episode "Lucky Strike", originally aired on 9 September 2008. [53] On 24 November 2008, Lewis performed the song at the 2008 American Music Awards. [54] In May 2010, the song was added to the setlist of her The Labyrinth tour, performed as the fourth song of the show. [55] "Better in Time" was included on the tour's live album and Blu-ray The Labyrinth Tour Live from The O2, released on 29 November 2010. [55] In 2011, Lewis performed a reggae version of the song at BBC Radio 1 segment Live Lounge, where she mashed up the single with "Man Down", a song by Rihanna. [56] It is also one of thirty-eight songs included on the benefit album Songs for Japan , a compilation album released in response to the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Tōhoku, Japan), released on 25 March 2011. [57] "Better in Time" was used in the American television series Pretty Little Liars, for the second season finale "unmAsked", in the masquerade ball scene. [58] In 2013, Lewis performed the song along with "Man Down" during her Glassheart Tour. [59]

Track listings and formats

Credits and personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Better in Time"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [114] Gold35,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [115] Platinum15,000^
Germany (BVMI) [116] Gold150,000^
Italy—56,405 [117]
New Zealand (RMNZ) [118] Gold7,500*
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [119] Gold10,000*
United Kingdom (BPI) [120] Platinum600,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Better in Time"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United Kingdom25 February 2008 Digital download Syco
10 March 2008
Australia19 April 2008 CD Sony BMG
Germany9 May 2008Digital download Ariola
Switzerland16 May 2008Maxi CDSony BMG
23 May 2008CD
Germany30 May 2008
  • CD
  • maxi CD
Ariola
Australia5 July 2008
  • Digital download (EP)
  • maxi CD
Sony BMG
United States15 July 2008 Contemporary hit radio

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Moment Like This</span> 2002 single by Kelly Clarkson

"A Moment Like This" is the debut single by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid from British house music project Nightcrawlers and produced by Stephen Ferrera and Steve Mac. It was released as a double A-side with "Before Your Love" as her coronation single after winning the first season of American Idol. The song was later included on her debut studio album, Thankful (2003). "A Moment Like This" was a huge hit in North America, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stop Crying Your Heart Out</span> 2002 single by Oasis

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. The song was written by Noel Gallagher and produced by Oasis. It was released in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2002 as the second single from the band's fifth studio album, Heathen Chemistry (2002). In the United States, it was serviced to radio several weeks before its UK release, in May 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Run (Snow Patrol song)</span> 2004 song by Snow Patrol

"Run" is a song by Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, released in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2004 as the second single of their third album, Final Straw (2003). The song was conceived in 2000 by frontman Gary Lightbody after an accident he had during a bender. "Run" has been described as a Britpop power ballad. It received critical acclaim, and was compared to Coldplay's "Yellow".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leona Lewis</span> British singer (born 1985)

Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, model, and activist. Born and raised in Islington, Inner London, she later attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon. Lewis achieved national recognition when she won the third series of the television talent show The X Factor in 2006, winning a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music. Her winner's single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This", peaked at number one for four weeks on the UK Singles Chart and broke a world record by reaching 50,000 digital downloads within 30 minutes. In February 2007, Lewis signed a five-album contract in the United States with Clive Davis's record label, J Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bleeding Love</span> 2007 single by Leona Lewis

"Bleeding Love" is a song recorded by British singer Leona Lewis for her debut studio album, Spirit (2007). It was originally written and recorded by American singer Jesse McCartney, and was co-written and produced by American singer Ryan Tedder. "Bleeding Love" was released worldwide during the last quarter of 2007, and the first of 2008, as the album's lead single internationally, and as the second single in Ireland and the United Kingdom. McCartney later included his version of the song as a bonus track on the international edition of his third studio album, Departure (2008). It is Lewis' biggest hit, to date, and remains her signature song. As of 2021, "Bleeding Love" has been streamed over two billion times.

<i>Spirit</i> (Leona Lewis album) 2007 studio album by Leona Lewis

Spirit is the debut studio album by English singer Leona Lewis, released by Syco Music in November 2007 in the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by a worldwide release during early 2008. The album made Lewis the first UK solo artist to debut at number one with a debut album, in the US, on 26 April 2008. Spirit became the fastest-selling debut album in the UK, at time of release. It also became the fastest album to sell one million copies by a solo female in the UK. The album remains the best-selling debut album by a female artist in the UK, and is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. Spirit is officially the best-selling debut album by a female artist in the 21st century, according to the Official Charts Company.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Footprints in the Sand (Leona Lewis song)</span> 2008 single by Leona Lewis

"Footprints in the Sand" is a song recorded by British singer Leona Lewis for her debut studio album Spirit (2007). It was written by Simon Cowell, David Kreuger, Per Magnusson, Richard Page, and produced by Steve Mac. The song was digitally released as Lewis's third single on 9 March 2008 in the United Kingdom. Sony BMG and Syco Music launched it as a double A-side with "Better in Time", and "You Bring Me Down" as the B-side.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leona Lewis discography</span>

English singer Leona Lewis has released five studio albums, twenty-seven singles, one live video album, one extended play and twenty-six music videos. After winning the third series of British television talent show, The X Factor in 2006, Lewis released "A Moment Like This" in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which became the fastest selling single ever by a female artist in the UK. Her follow-up single, "Bleeding Love" reached number one in 35 countries, and was the biggest-selling single of 2008 worldwide. The song has had over two billion streams. Lewis's first studio album, Spirit was released to follow the single; it became the fastest-selling debut album of all time in the UK and Ireland, and the first debut album by a British solo artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. As of April 2012, Spirit is the 20th biggest-selling album of all time in the UK. The next single, "Better in Time", was also successful worldwide, reaching the top ten in many countries. Subsequent singles "Forgive Me" and "Run" were released across Europe and Australia; "Forgive Me" went on to moderate success, while "Run" became Lewis's third number one in the UK, and also reached the top spot in Austria and Ireland. "I Will Be" was released as the final single in North America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Will Be (song)</span> 2009 single by Leona Lewis

"I Will Be" is a song written and originally recorded by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne for her third studio album The Best Damn Thing (2007). It appeared on select editions of the album as a bonus track before English singer Leona Lewis covered it for her debut studio album Spirit (2007). Max Martin and Lukasz Gottwald co-wrote the song, whilst production was helmed by Gottwald under his production name Dr. Luke. It is a piano and guitar-led ballad. The song was sent to contemporary hit radio as the fourth US single, and seventh and final single from Spirit on January 6, 2009, by J Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Just Stand Up!</span> 2008 single by Artists Stand Up to Cancer

"Just Stand Up!" is a song performed by an all-star female charity supergroup of pop, R&B, rock, and country artists during the telethon "Stand Up to Cancer". The group was purposely billed as Artists Stand Up to Cancer to the public. The song reached number 7 in Italy, number 10 in Canada, and number 11 in the US and Ireland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forgive Me (Leona Lewis song)</span> 2008 single by Leona Lewis

"Forgive Me" is a song by British singer Leona Lewis featured on the North American and Australian versions, as well as the deluxe edition, of her debut album Spirit (2008). Musically, "Forgive Me" is a pop track with dance influences, written in A minor. The lyrics tell the story of a girl who has found a new love and asks her old one for forgiveness. The song was written by Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Claude Kelly and Giorgio Tuinfort, and produced by the former. "Forgive Me" was released as the fourth single of the album in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2008. The single includes the B-side "Myself", written by and featuring vocals of American musician Novel.

<i>Echo</i> (Leona Lewis album) 2009 studio album by Leona Lewis

Echo is the second studio album by English singer Leona Lewis. It was released on 9 November 2009 including 16 November in the United Kingdom, and 17 November 2009 in the United States. Its worldwide release was through Sony Music. The album charted across the globe, including the US, UK, Canada, across Europe, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, with commercial success.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Happy (Leona Lewis song)</span> 2009 single by Leona Lewis

"Happy" is a song performed by British singer Leona Lewis for her second studio album Echo (2009). It was written by Lewis, Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart, and produced by Tedder, and it premiered on UK radio on 6 September 2009, and was officially released on 15 September 2009, by digital download in the U.S., serving as the album's lead single. Lyrically, it talks about a protagonist, that wants to be happy and seize the day.

"I See You " is the official theme song recorded by British singer Leona Lewis for the 2009 film Avatar, directed by James Cameron, and its accompanying soundtrack (2009). It was written by James Horner and Kuk Harrell, with production done by Simon Franglen. A pop inspired ballad, the lyrics, which reflect the story line of the film, are about love, emotion and power. The song received multiple comparisons to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", which is the official theme song written by Horner for another film directed by Cameron, Titanic (1997). Lewis has performed the song on So You Think You Can Dance and Today, and it was included on the set list of her debut concert tour, The Labyrinth (2010). It peaked at number 47 on the Irish Singles Chart and number 24 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Got You (Leona Lewis song)</span> 2009 single by Leona Lewis

"I Got You" is a song recorded by English singer Leona Lewis for her second studio album Echo (2009). It was written by Arnthor Birgisson, Max Martin and Savan Kotecha, with production helmed by Birgisson. The song is a pop and R&B ballad, whose instrumentation consists of guitars and synthesizers. It was released as the second and final single from Echo on 1 November 2009, by Syco Music and J Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Collide (Leona Lewis and Avicii song)</span> 2011 single by Leona Lewis and Avicii

"Collide" is a song performed by British recording artist Leona Lewis and Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii. It was written by Tim Bergling, Simon Jeffes, Arash Pournouri, Autumn Rowe, Sandy Wilhelm, with production helmed by Wilhelm under his production name Sandy Vee and Youngboyz. "Collide" is a house-inspired love song with instrumentation consisting of piano riffs and a guitar. The song was recorded for Lewis' third studio album Glassheart, but was not included on the album's final track listing.

<i>Glassheart</i> 2012 studio album by Leona Lewis

Glassheart is the third studio album by English singer Leona Lewis, released on 12 October 2012 by Syco Music. Glassheart was conceived in 2010 shortly after the completion of Lewis' first headline tour, The Labyrinth. Recording and production took place in Denver, Los Angeles and London; originally the album was due for release in November 2011 but was pushed back several times to accommodate new recording sessions and allow more creative time. The album was the first – and so far only – of Lewis' albums not released in North America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trouble (Leona Lewis song)</span> 2012 single by Leona Lewis featuring Childish Gambino

"Trouble" is a song recorded by British recording artist Leona Lewis and American entertainer Childish Gambino for Lewis' third studio album, Glassheart (2012). Inspired by Lewis' break-up with childhood sweetheart Lou Al-Chamaa, "Trouble" is a mid-tempo R&B and trip hop ballad, with a piano and strings-driven melody. It was written by a British writing collective consisting of Lewis, Donald Glover, Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze, Shahid Khan, James Murray, Mustafa Omer, Emeli Sandé and Fraser T Smith. Production came courtesy of Khan under his production name of Naughty Boy and Smith, along with co-producer Chris Loco and additional producer Jahlil Beats. Music critics noted that the urban production marked a new direction for Lewis, particularly by featuring Gambino during the song's middle eight breakdown with a poetic rap verse. A version excluding Gambino is also included on Glassheart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lovebird (song)</span> 2012 single by Leona Lewis

"Lovebird" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter Leona Lewis for her third studio album Glassheart (2012). It was written by Bonnie McKee, Joshua "Ammo" Coleman and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, and produced by Josh Abrahams, Ammo and Oligee. "Lovebird" was recorded at Pulse Recording in Los Angeles and is a power ballad, incorporating a piano and synth-driven melody. The lyrics consist of Lewis informing her past lover that enough time has passed since their relationship for her to have moved on and to have developed as a person. Critics praised Lewis' vocal performance, likening her technical abilities to those of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. The musical structure of the song was heavily compared to one of her previous singles, "Bleeding Love", along with songs performed by Adele. The accompanying music video shows Lewis trying to escape from a giant bird cage.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One More Sleep</span> 2013 single by Leona Lewis

"One More Sleep" is a song recorded by British singer Leona Lewis for her first Christmas album and fourth studio album, Christmas, with Love (2013). It was written by Lewis in collaboration with Richard "Biff" Stannard, Iain James, Jez Ashurst and Bradford Ellis, and produced by Richard "Biff" Stannard. It was released in the United States on 5 November, in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 29 November and many parts of Europe on 2 December. The song is certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "One More Sleep" is one of the most-streamed Christmas songs in the UK, with over 276 million streams worldwide. As of December 2023, "One More Sleep" is the 4th biggest Christmas song of the 21st century in the UK, having sold over 1.46 million units.

References

  1. 1 2 "Album Reviews". The Korea Times . Hankook Ilbo. 22 January 2008. Archived from the original on 27 January 2008. Retrieved 29 January 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 Sheet music for "Better in Time". Sony BMG Music Entertainment Publishing (2008).
  3. 1 2 3 Lewis 2008
  4. 1 2 3 4 Spirit (North American version) (Compact Disc). Leona Lewis. Los Angeles, California: Sony BMG, J Records, Syco. 2007. 8 86970 25542 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. 1 2 "New single announcement!". Leona Lewis Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. 29 January 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Better in Time: Official Sport Relief Single 2008 (Single)". Amazon United Kingdom. Amazon Inc. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  7. 1 2 "'Better in Time' / 'Footprints in the Sand' out today!". Leona Lewis Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. 10 March 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
  8. ↑ Fletcher, Alex (10 March 2010). "Leona Lewis: 'Better in Time' / 'Footprints in the Sand'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Ltd. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
  9. ↑ "Leona Lewis – 'Better in Time'". BBC. 6 March 2008. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  10. ↑ Taylor, Chuck (19 July 2008). "Singles". Billboard . Nielsen Company. p. 46. ISSN   0006-2510.
  11. ↑ Rodman, Sarah (8 April 2008). "Lewis's huge voice lifts 'Spirit'". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on 19 November 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
  12. ↑ Fennessey, Sean (June 2008). "Leona Lewis – Spirit". Vibe. Time Inc: 66. ISSN   1070-4701.
  13. ↑ "10 Best Singles of 2008". Entertainment Weekly . Time Inc. 18 December 2008. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
  14. ↑ "Brit Awards 2009: Winners list". BBC. 20 January 2009. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
  15. ↑ "Music From Brit Awards 2009 Volume 1". Amazon United States. Amazon Inc. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  16. ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Leona Lewis - Better in Time/Fooprnts in the Sand". Official Charts Company . Archived from the original on 11 September 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  17. ↑ Jones, Alan (17 March 2008). "Did Duffy win fair and square?". Music Week. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  18. ↑ "Official Charts Company - Leona Lewis". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  19. ↑ "Certifified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  20. 1 2 3 "2008" (PDF). The Official Charts Company. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 March 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "Leona Lewis". Sony Music Entertainment. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  22. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2008". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  23. 1 2 "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  24. 1 2 "Better in Time/Premium - Leona Lewis" (in German). Musicline.de. Media Control Charts. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  25. 1 2 "Better in Time/Basic - Leona Lewis" (in German). Musicline.de. Media Control Charts. Retrieved 1 September 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  26. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank ('Better%20in%20Time')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  27. 1 2 "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Tracklisten. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  28. ↑ "Week of March 29, 2008". Billboard. Nielsen Company. 29 March 2008. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Better in Time - Leona Lewis". Billboard. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  30. ↑ "Leona Lewis - Better in Time". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 1 February 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  31. 1 2 "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  32. ↑ "Week of April 26, 2008". Billboard. Nielsen Company. 26 April 2008. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  33. ↑ "Week of April 26, 2008". Billboard. Nielsen Company. 26 April 2008. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  34. ↑ "Week of August 2, 2008". Billboard. Nielsen Company. 2 August 2008. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  35. ↑ "Leona Lewis - Better in Time". αCharts.us. Archived from the original on 9 July 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  36. ↑ "Week of October 24, 2009". Billboard. Nielsen Company. 24 October 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  37. 1 2 "Jahreshitparade 2008". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  38. 1 2 "VIVA Single Jahrescharts 2008 – 2008" (in German). Viva. MTV Networks (Viacom. Inc). 16 December 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  39. 1 2 "Swiss Year-End Charts 2008". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  40. 1 2 "Annual Top 50 Singles Chart 2009". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  41. 1 2 "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2008". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  42. ↑ "Dutch Top 40 Year End". MegaCharts. Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  43. 1 2 "Ultratop Belgian Charts" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  44. ↑ "Behind-the-scenes on 'Better in Time' shoot". Leona Lewis Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  45. ↑ "Better in Time video". Leona Lewis Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. 29 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  46. ↑ Allen, Liam (15 February 2008). "Lewis makes footprints in States". BBC News. BBC. Archived from the original on 18 February 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
  47. ↑ Harmsworth, Andrei (15 February 2008). "Leona saddles up for chart success". Metro. Associated Newspapers. Archived from the original on 17 February 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
  48. ↑ "Rise to the challenge for Sport Relief". BBC Sport. 28 December 2008. Archived from the original on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  49. ↑ "Good Morning America". Good Morning America. American Broadcasting Company.
  50. ↑ "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Jimmy Kimmel Live!. American Broadcasting Company.
  51. ↑ "The Live Stage". Live with Regis and Kelly. American Broadcasting Company. 3 September 2008. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  52. ↑ "Finale Results". America's Got Talent. Season 3. Episode 20. 1 October 2008.
  53. ↑ "90210: Lucky Strike". TV.com. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
  54. ↑ "Leona Lewis to join American Music Awards". Billboard. Reuters. 30 October 2010. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
  55. 1 2 "The Labyrinth Live Tour DVD". Leona Lewis Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. 9 November 2010. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  56. ↑ "Leona performs Reggae version of 'Better in Time' / Rihanna's 'Man Down' in the Radio 1 Live Lounge". Sony Music UK. Sony Music Entertainment. 23 May 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
  57. ↑ Montgomery, James (25 March 2011). "Songs For Japan Includes Eminem, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga And More". MTV News. Viacom Inc. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  58. ↑ Etkin, Jaimie (21 March 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' Recap: Season 2 Finale Gets 'Psycho' With Mona". The Huffington Post . AOL Inc. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  59. ↑ Corner, Lewis (17 April 2013). "Leona Lewis begins 'Glassheart' tour in Germany - pictures". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Archived from the original on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  60. 1 2 "Better in Time". Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Corporation of America. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  61. 1 2 "Better in Time – 2track" (in German). CeDe. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  62. 1 2 "Better in Time/Premium (Single, Maxi)" (in German). Amazon Germany. Amazon Inc. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  63. ↑ "Better in Time [Sony Single]". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on 7 April 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
  64. 1 2 "Better in Time" (in German). CeDe. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  65. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  66. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  67. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  68. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  69. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  70. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  71. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  72. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  73. ↑ Leona Lewis — Better In Time. TopHit. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  74. ↑ "Radio Top100 Oficiální – Leona Lewis – Better in Time – Czech Republic". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  75. ↑ "Hits of the World – Euro Singles Sales" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 120, no. 31. 2 August 2008. p. 50. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  76. ↑ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 120, no. 13. 29 March 2008. p. 59. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  77. ↑ "Leona Lewis: Better in Time" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  78. ↑ "Top Singles Download (July 26, 2008)". SNEP . Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  79. ↑ "Nielsen Music Control". Archived from the original on 6 July 2008.
  80. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Better in Time". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  81. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  82. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  83. ↑ "Alcanza Reik primer de popularidad con su tema 'Inolvidable'" (in Spanish). W Radio. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  84. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 24, 2008" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  85. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  86. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". VG-lista. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  87. ↑ "Nielsen Music Control". Archived from the original on 8 May 2008.
  88. ↑ "Romanian Top 100". Archived from the original on 12 February 2009.
  89. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Dec 11, 2008". TopHit . Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  90. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  91. ↑ "Radio Top 100 Oficiální Slovak Republic – Leona Lewis – Better in Time". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  92. ↑ "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: 2014.11.30 to 2014.12.06)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart . Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  93. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  94. ↑ "Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  95. ↑ "Leona Lewis: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  96. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  97. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  98. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  99. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  100. ↑ "Leona Lewis Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  101. ↑ "Ultratop Belgian Charts" (in French). Ultratop. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
  102. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  103. ↑ "Year End Charts: European Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  104. ↑ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2008". Dutch Top 40. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  105. ↑ "Annual Top 50 Airplay Chart 2008". Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa (AFP). Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  106. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2008". TopHit. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  107. ↑ "Årslista Singlar – År 2008" (in Swedish). Swedish Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  108. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 Year-End 2008". Billboard . Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  109. ↑ "Pop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  110. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  111. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2009". TopHit. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  112. ↑ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  113. ↑ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  114. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2008 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  115. ↑ "Danish single certifications – Leona Lewis – Better in Time". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  116. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Leona Lewis; 'Better in Time')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  117. ↑ "Music in Italy" (PDF). Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  118. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Leona Lewis – Better in Time". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  119. ↑ "Spanish single certifications" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España . Retrieved 30 August 2022.Select Canciones under "Categoría", select 2009 under "Año". Select 10 under "Semana". Click on "BUSCAR LISTA".
  120. ↑ "British single certifications – Leona Lewis – Better In Time/Footprints In The Sand". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  121. ↑ "Better In Time (Single Mix) – Single". United Kingdom: Apple Music. 25 February 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  122. ↑ "Better In Time – Single". Germany: Apple Music. 9 May 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  123. ↑ "Better In Time – Single". Australia: Apple Music. 5 July 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  124. ↑ "Available For Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on 1 November 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2022.

Notes

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.