"Brave" is a song by British singer and songwriter Ella Henderson, released as the second single from her second studio album Everything I Didn't Say on 7 January 2022. It was written by Henderson, Fred Ball, Jennifer Decilveo and Jordan Riley, with Riley producing the track. The song peaked at number 42 on the UK Singles Chart.
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| Single by Ella Henderson | ||||
| from the album Everything I Didn't Say | ||||
| Released | 7 January 2022 | |||
| Studio | London, UK (Breakfast; Metropolis) | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jordan Riley | |||
| Ella Henderson singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Brave" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editHenderson first performed the song during a sold-out show at Hoxton Hall in London in November 2019, and then during a "Live at Home" concert for Billboard in April 2020.[1] A press release stated the song is about "shaking the stigma of needing help and embracing someone’s support for you when you need them most".[2]
Following the song's release, Henderson dedicated it to 16-year-old Scottish singer Paige Dougall, with whom she collaborated on the song "I'm Going Through Hell" in October 2021. Dougall died of Ewing's sarcoma cancer just after the release of "Brave" in January 2022.[3]
Music video
editThe music video was released the same day as the song and was directed by Plum Stupple-Harris. It depicts the hardships faced by a single mother in her everyday life.[2]
Track listing
editDigital download/streaming[4]
- "Brave" – 3:21
Digital single – acoustic[5]
- "Brave" (acoustic) – 3:49
Digital remix single[6]
- "Brave" (Luca Schreiner remix) – 2:49
Personnel and credits
editSong
editCredits adapted from Everything I Didn't Say album booklet.[7]
Recording locations
- Breakfast Studios; London, UK
- Metropolis Studios; London, UK
Personnel
- Jennifer Decilveo – additional producer, background vocals
- Ella Henderson – lead and background vocals
- Stuart Hawkes – audio mastering
- Sam de Jong – additional production, additional programming
- Jay Renolds – mixing
- Jordan Riley – production, engineer, drums, bass, organ, Farfisa, guitar, bass, programming
Music video
editAdapted from official music video on YouTube.[8]
- Connor Adam – director of photography
- Victoria Adcock – artist stylist
- Miles Berkley-Smith – editor
- Tomás Brice – director of photography
- Jodie Charman – production assistant
- Joseph Crone – SA stylist
- Jon Dobson @Wash – grade
- Bridget Gardiner – SA make-up artist
- Pól Gill – first associate director
- Talor Hanson – producer
- Kofi Jr – production manager
- Aimée Kelly – actor (plays "Alice")
- Lisa Laudat – make-up artist
- Ginger McRae – SA stylist assistant
- Kingsley Meadham – actor (plays "Zach")
- Josephine Melville – actor (plays "social worker")
- OB Management – production company
- Plum Stupple-Harris – director
- Katie Prescott – SA hair
- Louis Tarbuck – art director
- Hilary Whelan – actor (plays "kind lady")
- Yellow Fish Group – production company
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 89 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 40 |
| South Africa Radio (RISA)[12] | 45 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 42 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 7 January 2022 | Original | [4] | ||
| 28 January 2022 | Acoustic | [5] | |||
| 11 February 2022 | Luca Schreiner remix | [6] |
References
edit- ^ John-Clement, Nina (26 February 2022). "Ella Henderson Kicks Off 2022 With New Single Brave". United by Pop. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ a b Major, Michael (7 January 2022). "Ella Henderson Releases 'Brave' From Upcoming March Album". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Ella Henderson pays tribute to teenage singer Paige Dougall". The Official Big Top 40. 9 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Brave – Ella Henderson". 7Digital. 7 January 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Brave (acoustic) – Ella Henderson". 7Digital. 28 January 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Brave (Luca Schreiner Remix) – Ella Henderson". 7Digital. 11 February 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Henderson, Ella (2022). Everything I Didn't Say [album booklet]. Major Tom's / Asylum Records (Warner Music Group)
- ^ "Ella Henderson – Brave (Official Music Video)". 7 January 2022. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ella Henderson Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Ella Henderson". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 January 2022. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Radio Chart Top 100 Week 19-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Ella Henderson – Brave". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 February 2023.