"I'm Not the Only One" is a song recorded by English singer Sam Smith from their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour. It was written by Smith with Jimmy Napes, who also produced the song along with Steve Fitzmaurice. Capitol Records released it to digital download on 31 August 2014 as the album's third single in the United Kingdom and on 24 September 2014 as the album's second single in the United States; an alternative version with American rapper A$AP Rocky was also released. A piano soul ballad, anchored by orchestral strings and a gospel structure, "I'm Not the Only One" deals with themes of infidelity in a relationship and was inspired by a marriage of someone Smith and Napes knew. It received a positive response from critics, who praised their emotional vocals and its instrumentation. Commercially, the song was another success for Smith, becoming a top-three hit in the United Kingdom, a top-five hit in the United States, and a top-ten hit in over ten countries.
Recorded | 2012–13 |
Genre | Soul |
Length | 3:59 (album version), 3:21 (radio edit) |
Label | Capitol |
Writer(s) | Sam Smith, James Napier |
Producer(s) | Jimmy Napes, Steve Fitzmaurice |
About I'm Not the Only One - Sam Smith
Piano soul ballad dealing with themes of infidelity which was recorded for the debut studio album of Sam Smith. An alternative version of the song featuring rapper A$AP Rocky was also released.
Achievement of I'm Not the Only One - Sam Smith
Actors Dianna Agron and Chris Messina were featured in the accompanying music video for the song. The track could be heard in the TV shows The Flash and Suits.
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Latest information about I'm Not the Only One - Sam Smith updated on July 28 2021.