The Vision of Love
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"The Vision of Love" | ||||
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Single by Kris Allen | ||||
from the album Thank You Camellia | ||||
Released | March 26, 2012 | |||
Format | CD single, digital download | |||
Recorded | 2012 at The Ox, North Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 3:34 | |||
Label | 19/RCA | |||
Writer(s) | Kris Allen, Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh | |||
Producer(s) | The Messengers | |||
Kris Allen singles chronology | ||||
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"The Vision of Love" is Kris Allen's first single from his second studio album Thank You Camellia.[1] It was released as a CD single, digital download, and to Hot AC radio on March 26, 2012.
Contents
Background
On March 2, 2012, Allen announced he was to release an unnamed single.[2] He later revealed the title and the release date.[3] The song was written by Allen, Adam Messinger and Nasri Atweh.[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Vision of Love" | 3:34 |
2. | "The Vision of Love (Maison & Dragen Radio Edit) - Walmart exclusive [5]" | 3:46 |
The Vision of Love Remix EP | ||||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
1. | "The Vision of Love (Michael Woods Remix)" | 6:45 | ||
2. | "The Vision of Love (Maison and Dragen Remix)" | 6:20 | ||
3. | "The Vision of Love (Religion Remix)" | 6:18 | ||
4. | "The Vision of Love (Project 46 Remix)" | 4:28 | ||
5. | "The Vision of Love (DJ Reidiculous - Remix Contest Winner)" | 5:29 | ||
6. | "The Vision of Love (Dirrty Panda Remix - Remix Contest Runner-up)" | 4:50 |
Music video
The music video was directed by Lenny Bass[6] and shot in downtown Los Angeles, CA on March 13, 2012.[7] The video premiered on April 4, 2012 on Allen's official Vevo page.
The video for "The Vision of Love" presents the storyline of two teens, one insecure and lonely, the other tormented by bullying, and ultimately shows how acts of kindness helps those suffering find inner strength and confidence. The scenes of the teens are interwoven with Kris performing the song in an empty loft.[8]
Promotion
Allen performed "The Vision of Love" live for the first time at The Mint in Los Angeles February 9, 2012.[9] On April 4, 2012 he performed "The Vision Of Love" on the Billboard.com's The Music Insider. [10]
Allen performed "The Vision of Love" and other new material from his forthcoming album at the “Live in the Vineyard” festival on April 13, 2012 at the Uptown Theater, in Napa, CA, alongside Jason Mraz, Mat Kearney, Jon McLaughlin and others.[11]
Allen appeared on the American Idol television show on April 19, 2012 performing the single as a part of the Top 7 results show.[12]
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of "The Vision of Love".[13]
- Recording
- Recorded at The Ox, North Hollywood, California
- Personnel
- Kris Allen – Vocals & acoustic guitars
- Adam Messinger - All other instrumentation
- The Messengers – Production
- Phil Tan – Mixing
- Daniela Rivera – Additional/assistant engineering
- Maison & Dragen Radio Remix
- Remix & Additional Production by Maison & Dragen
- A&R
- Keith Naftaly & Rob Inadomi
- Management
Commercial performance
As of April 21, 2012, 21,000 copies of the single have been downloaded in the US.[14]
Charts
The Vision of Love charted at number three on Billboard's Hot Single Sales dated April 14, 2012.[15]
Weekly charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] | 29 |
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[15] | 5 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format |
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United Kingdom | March 25, 2012 | Digital download[17] |
United States | March 26, 2012 | Digital download, CD single, and Hot AC radio[18] |
May 29, 2012 | Digital Remixes EP |
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