Like I Can

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For a similarly titled song from Secret Machines, see Secret Machines § Discography.
"Like I Can"
File:Sam Smith Like I Can.png
Single by Sam Smith
from the album In the Lonely Hour
Released 5 December 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre
Length 2:47
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Sam Smith singles chronology
"I'm Not the Only One"
(2014)		 "Like I Can"
(2014)		 "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
(2014)

"Like I Can" is a song by English singer and songwriter Sam Smith. It was released as a digital download on 5 December 2014 as the fifth single from his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014). The song was written by Smith and Matt Prime and produced by Steve Fitzmaurice, Jimmy Napes and Mojam. It debuted and peaked at number 9 in the United Kingdom, becoming Smith's fifth UK top 10 single.

Background

On 24 October 2014, Smith announced via his Google+ page that he would be releasing "Like I Can" as the fifth single from his debut album In the Lonely Hour. He posted, "Incredibly happy to announce that my next single will be LIKE I CAN!!"[1]

Commercial performance

"Like I Can" peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart so far, giving Smith his fifth UK top 10 single. It was the 100th biggest-selling song of 2014 in the United Kingdom.[2] It has also charted at number 19 in New Zealand, number 20 in Australia, and number 99 in the United States.

Music video

The music video is in black and white and features Smith and several men on what appears to be a stag party.[3]

Live performances

Smith performed the song on 9 November 2014, on the fifth live results show of series 11 of The X Factor.[4]

Track listing

Digital download – EP
No. Title Length
1. "Like I Can" (Radio Mix) 2:47
2. "Like I Can" (Artful Remix) 4:34
3. "Like I Can" (Jonas Rathsman Remix) 7:00
4. "Like I Can" (iLL BLU Remix) 6:30

Covers

12 October 2015, Jordan Smith and Regina Love covered as a duet battle through song choice selection in The Voice.

On 25 February 2016, Trent Harmon covered the song during the Top 10 round on the fifteenth season of American Idol.

Charts and certifications

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Australia[42] 5 December 2014 Digital download
Ireland[42]
United Kingdom[43] 7 December 2014
Belgium[44] 8 December 2014
Italy[45] 27 February 2015 Mainstream radio Universal
United States[46] 19 May 2015 Mainstream radio Capitol
Rhythmic radio

References

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  5. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Sam Smith – Like I Can". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  6. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Sam Smith – Like I Can" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Sam Smith – Like I Can" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  8. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Sam Smith – Like I Can" (in French). Ultratip.
  9. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Sam Smith. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Canada AC for Sam Smith. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Sam Smith. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Canada Hot AC for Sam Smith. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201510 into search.
  14. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201508 into search.
  15. ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Sam Smith – Like I Can". Tracklisten.
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  17. ↑ "Officialcharts.de – Sam Smith – Like I Can". GfK Entertainment.
  18. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  19. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 5, 2015". Irish Singles Chart.
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  23. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Sam Smith search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
  24. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Sam Smith – Like I Can" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  25. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Sam Smith – Like I Can". Top 40 Singles.
  26. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Sam Smith – Like I Can". VG-lista.
  27. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-11-22". Scottish Singles Top 40.
  28. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201514 into search.
  29. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201508 into search.
  30. ↑ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2015-02-03". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  31. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Sam Smith – Like I Can". Singles Top 60.
  32. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-11-22" UK Singles Chart.
  33. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Sam Smith. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  34. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Sam Smith. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  35. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Sam Smith. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  36. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Sam Smith. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  37. ↑ "Sam Smith – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Sam Smith. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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  41. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Enter Like I Can in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
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  46. ↑ http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691

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