Can I Be Him
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| "Can I Be Him" | ||||
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| Single by James Arthur | ||||
| from the album Back from the Edge | ||||
| Released | 15 April 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Red Triangle | |||
| James Arthur singles chronology | ||||
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"Can I Be Him" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter James Arthur. The song was released as a digital download on 15 April 2017 in the United Kingdom by Columbia Records as the third single from his second studio album, Back from the Edge (2016).[1] The song became a moderate hit on a number of charts. As of 2021, it had sold 652,698 copies in the UK.[2]
Music video[edit]
On 8 May 2017, Vevo released the music video "Can I Be Him" on YouTube. It shows James Arthur performing the song in a moving subway carriage. He also seems to have some distant eye contact with two girls. The interior subway shots were mainly made in a DT3 unit servicing the U3 line of the Nuremberg U-Bahn, Germany.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can I Be Him" | 4:06 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can I Be Him" (SJUR Remix) | 3:45 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2016–2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] | 46 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[5] | 97 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 76 |
| Portugal (AFP)[7] | 99 |
| Scotland (OCC)[8] | 31 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 72 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 69 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 24 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[12] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[14] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[15] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 15 April 2017 | Digital download | Columbia | |
| United States | 26 June 2017 | Adult contemporary radio | [17] |
References[edit]
- ^ "James Arthur announces 'Can I Be Him' as his next single". CelebMix. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "James Arthur on new music, respect and making bangers".
- ^ Can I Be Him (SJUR Remix) - Single by James Arthur on Apple Music
- ^ "James Arthur – Can I Be Him" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201724 into search. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography James Arthur". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "James Arthur – Can I Be Him". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "James Arthur – Can I Be Him". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "James Arthur Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – James Arthur – Can I Be Him" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – James Arthur – Can I Be Him". Music Canada. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – James Arthur – Can I Be Him". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – James Arthur – Can I Be Him" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 18 November 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Can I Be Him" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ "British single certifications – James Arthur – Can I Be Him". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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