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For You I Will (Monica song)
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Wikipedia article
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| name = For You I Will
| cover = MonicaForYouIWill.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Monica
| album = Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture and The Boy Is Mine
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| writer = Diane Warren
| producer = David Foster
| prev_title = Why I Love You So Much
| prev_title2 = Ain't Nobody
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = The Boy Is Mine
| next_year = 1998
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"'For You I Will'" is a song by American recording artist Monica. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, and recorded for the soundtrack of the live-action/animated sports comedy film 'Space Jam' (1996), directed by Joe Pytka and starring basketball player Michael Jordan. One out of several songs from the album to be released as a single, it was issued in February 25, 1997 by Atlantic Records and Rowdy Records. A downtempo pop and R&B ballad, the song's lyrics involve the singer pledging love and devotion and promising to help an unnamed "you" overcome any difficulty, regardless of the magnitude.
The song debuted at an impressive number on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number four, becoming Monica's second top five single and one of her highest-charting songs of the 1990s. It was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 2, 1997, and ranked 13th on 'Billboard's Top Hot 100 Hits of 1997. Elsewhere, "For You I Will" reached the top five in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. It was later included on her second album, 'The Boy Is Mine' (1998).
Critical reception
Alan Jones from 'Music Week' wrote, "It's one of those anthemic ballads that Warren has a knack for writing, building to a swayalong finale with Monica's inch-perfect R&B-inflected vocals proving a perfect foil."
Music video
The music video of "For You I Will" was directed by Francis Lawrence in a movie studio, in New York City. It inter-cuts scenes from 'Space Jam' with scenes featuring Monica. Most fans believed it was meant to be a love song between Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny, which did coincidentally show less scenes about them.
Track listings
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of 'The Boy Is Mine'.
* Monica Arnold lead vocals
* Sue Ann Carwell backing vocals
* Felipe Elgueta engineering
* David Foster arrangement, keyboards, production
* Simon Franglen Synclavier programming
* Mick Guzauski mixing
* Tim Lauber recording assistance
* Jeff Pescetto backing vocals
* Marnie Riley mixing assistance
* Michael Thompson guitar
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:1990s ballads
Category:1996 songs
Category:1996 singles
Category:1997 singles
Category:Monica (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Diane Warren
Category:Music videos directed by Francis Lawrence
Category:Songs written for films
Category:Song recordings produced by David Foster
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Rowdy Records singles
Category:Looney Tunes songs
Category:Songs written for animated films
Category:Space Jam
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