List of songs written by Emeli Sandé
Sandé at the NRJ Music Awards ceremony in Cannes , France, held in January 2013
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé has written and recorded songs for her debut studio album, Our Version of Events (2012), and has written songs for other singers.[ note 1] She worked with Naughty Boy (credited as a songwriter with his legal name Shahid Khan) for the majority of the songs on the album, including writing "Where I Sleep" and "River" together.[ 1] He appears as a featured artist on the single "Daddy ", which was co-written by Grant Mitchell, James Murray and Mustafa Omar.[ 1] Sandé and Naughty Boy collaborated with Harry Craze, Hugo Chegwin and Mike Spencer on the album's lead single "Heaven ", which peaked at number one on the UK Dance Chart .[ 1] [ 2] The song was conceptualised when she had a "deep conversation about religion" with Naughty Boy, and she stated that it was written very quickly.[ 3] Sandé co-wrote the song "My Kind of Love " with Grammy Award winning producer Emile Haynie , and co-wrote the song "Hope" with American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys .[ 1] [ 4] In August 2011, record executive Simon Cowell named Sandé his "favourite songwriter" of the moment.[ 3]
Aside from writing material for her debut album, Sandé has worked with a multitude of singers on songs that have been included on their albums. She reunited with Keys for the latter's fifth studio album Girl on Fire (2012). The pair wrote "101", "Not Even the King " and "Brand New Me ".[ 5] "Brand New Me" was released as the second single from Girl on Fire ; the collaborative process of writing with Sandé was described by Keys as being "instant magic".[ 6] Sandé wrote the song "Half of Me " alongside Naughty Boy and production team Stargate , which was included on Rihanna 's seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012).[ 7] The singer also contributed to several songs on Leona Lewis ' third studio album Glassheart (2012), including the lead single "Trouble ", "I to You" and "Sugar".[ 8] Sandé appeared as a guest vocalist on Professor Green 's song "Read All About It " and Labrinth 's song "Beneath Your Beautiful ".[ 9] [ 10] Both songs were co-written by herself and both peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B Chart .[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Songs
Sandé co-wrote three songs with Alicia Keys (pictured ) for the latter's fifth studio album, Girl on Fire (2012), including "Brand New Me ".
Sandé wrote three songs included on Leona Lewis ' (pictured ) third studio album Glassheart (2012), including "I to You" and "Trouble ".
Alongside production team Stargate , Sandé co-wrote the song "Half of Me " for Rihanna 's (pictured ) seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012).
Key
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Indicates single release
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Indicates promotional single release
‡
Indicates song written solely by Sandé
Notes
^ Sandé is also credited as a writer by the BMI as Adele Emily Sandé.
^ "Mountains" was originally recorded by Leona Lewis for her third album, Glassheart (2012). However, for unknown reasons, Sandé reclaimed the song for inclusion on Our Version of Events .
References
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Our Version of Events (inlay cover). Emeli Sandé. Virgin Records , EMI Records . 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "2011 Top 40 Dance Singles Archive – 27th August 2011" . Official Charts Company . 27 August 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ a b Mayer Nissim (11 August 2011). "Emeli Sandé interview: 'I want to give my best songs away' " . Digital Spy . Retrieved 23 May 2013 .
^ "Nominees And Winners" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences . Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ a b c d Girl on Fire (inlay cover). Alicia Keys. RCA Records . 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande make magic music" . Xposé . TV3 2. 15 November 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ a b Unapologetic (inlay cover). Rihanna. Def Jam Recordings , SRP Records. 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b c d Glassheart (inlay cover). Leona Lewis. Sony BMG , Syco , RCA Records . 2012. 88697963782.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b c d At Your Inconvenience (inlay cover). Professor Green. Virgin Records. 2011.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b Electronic Earth (liner notes). Labrinth. Syco Records . 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "2011 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive – 5 November 2011" . Official Charts Company . 5 November 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ "22012 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive – 3 November 2012" . Official Charts Company . 2 November 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ "2011 Top 40 R&B Singles Archive – 5 November 2011" . Official Charts Company . 5 November 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ "2012 Top 40 R&B Singles Archive – 12 December 2012" . Official Charts Company . 12 December 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013 .
^ "A Z (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128676" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Abide With Me (Legal Title) BMI Work #14864638" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Let's Say for Instance (liner notes). Emeli Sandé. Chrysalis Records . 2022.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Long Live the Angels (liner notes). Emeli Sandé. UK: Virgin. 2016.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Babys Eyes (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128715" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Back to Life (Legal Title) BMI Work #13568655" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Bad Again (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128678" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Best Friend (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128709" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Bestest Friend (Legal Title) BMI Work #15021003" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Better (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128681" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Big City Type Distractions (Legal Title) BMI Work #12932907" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Booty Call (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128710" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ 3 Words – The B-Sides EP (liner notes). Cheryl Cole. London; UK: Fascination Records, Polydor Records. 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Bud, Sweat and Beers (inlay cover). Devlin . Universal Records , Island Records . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Colorblind (Legal Title) BMI Work #15270296" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Coming From a Man (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128716" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ I Am Chipmunk (liner notes). Chipmunk . Columbia Records . 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Dirty Jeans and Sweater (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128713" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Distractions (Legal Title) BMI Work #14338662" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Dreamer (Legal Title) BMI Work #12229059" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Ego (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128684" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Enough (Legal Title) BMI Work #15746709" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2013 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k Real Life (liner notes). Emeli Sandé. UK: Virgin. 2019.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Falling Down (Legal Title) BMI Work #13881589" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Find a Boy (Legal Title) BMI Work #13772047" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Fireworks (Legal Title) BMI Work #11409125" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Fix Me (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128677" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Free (Legal Title) BMI Work #15613037" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Give Me a Minute (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128719" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Go Lover (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128687" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Golden (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128722" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Helicopters and Planes (Legal Title) BMI Work #14005443" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Here It Comes (Legal Title) BMI Work #15403844" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Hollywood (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128691" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Hotel Cabana (Legal Title) BMI Work #13137712" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "I'm Not Sorry (Legal Title) BMI Work #12703316" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ Prism (liner notes). Katy Perry . Capitol Records . 2013.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Just A Boy (Legal Title) BMI Work #11154561" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Kids that Love to Dance (Legal Title) BMI Work #11928077" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ "Kill the Boy (Legal Title) BMI Work #12107636" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013 .
^ Disc-Overy (inlay cover). Tinie Tempah. Parlophone . 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Third Strike (inlay cover). Tinchy Stryder. Takeover Entertainment , Island Records. 2011.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Lifted (Legal Title) BMI Work #13881456" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ "Lola (Legal Title) BMI Work #11587374" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ "Looks Can Be Deceiving (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128679" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ Corner, Lewis (15 August 2012). "Music – Leona Lewis demos leak online – listen" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 16 August 2012 .
^ "Moving (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128721" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ "Mr Officer (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128689" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ "My Heart (Legal Title) BMI Work #15623461" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013 .
^ "New World (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128720" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ "Nothing Left to Close (Legal Title) BMI Work #13205755" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ "Oh La La (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128685" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ "Patchwork (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128714" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ "Pluto (Legal Title) BMI Work #15746710" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2013 .
^ "Push It All Away (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128680" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ The Entertainer (inlay cover). Alesha Dixon. Asylum Records . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Radio (Legal Title) BMI Work #12268276" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013 .
^ "Recovery (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128717" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013 .
^ "Reebok Song (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128708" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Run Away (Legal Title) BMI Work #12900919" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ Side Effects of You (liner notes). Fantasia Barrino. USA: RCA Records, 19 Recordings . 2013.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Silent (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128712" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "So Sentimental (Legal Title) BMI Work #11727534" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "SoopaDoopaLova (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128711" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Started With a Kiss (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128686" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Stay Awakes (Legal Title) BMI Work #13881462" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
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^ "Still Standing (Legal Title) BMI Work #13568656" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Taking the Radio (Legal Title) BMI Work #11971371" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Taking the Radio (Legal Title) BMI Work #15613034" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ Someone to Watch Over Me (inlay cover). Susan Boyle. Columbia Records, Syco Records. 2011.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Til the End (Legal Title) BMI Work #12245662" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Underdog Law (Legal Title) BMI Work #13355538" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Untouchable (Legal Title) BMI Work #13881594" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Very Little Good (Legal Title) BMI Work #13881465" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
^ "Your Song (Legal Title) BMI Work #11128707" . Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013 .
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