"Try It on My Own" (titled "On My Own" for its single release) is a song by American recording artist Whitney Houston. It was written by Babyface, Jason Edmonds, Carole Bayer Sager, Aleese Simmons, and Nathan Walton for her fifth studio album Just Whitney (2002), with production handled by the former. A pop ballad, the song is about overcoming doubts or fears so a person can reach the point in their life where they can "try it on [their] own".
Critical reception for "Try It on My Own" was generally positive. In a single review, Billboard said that "the third single 'Try It on My Own' is the best song on the disc, a classic Whitney ballad that pushes every diva button, from huge celestial notes to a creamy orchestral arrangement".[1] Keysha Davis from BBC felt that the song marked "the most welcomed return on Just Whitney, with the melancholic [song] providing one of the album's highlights."[2] Generally critical with the album, Entertainment Weekly's Tom Sinclair called the record a "treacly keyboards-and-strings big ballad."[3]Slant Magazine felt that "Try It on My Own" was "the kind of syrupy ballad responsible for cookie-cutter star-makers like American Idol's."[4]
The music video can be interpreted as part of Houston's self-actualization during the late 1990s and early 2000s, when she repudiated the pop queen persona built under Clive Davis during the 1980s. Houston also uses the video, along with the song itself, to respond to criticism from the media and music industry at the time.[6] It opens with music industry insiders waiting for Houston to appear, staring at their watches. As Houston starts singing, the panel is bewildered, holding up lyrics from "Over the Rainbow." This scene parodies her high-profile firing by Burt Bacharach from the 2000 Academy Awards ceremony for not singing "Rainbow" during rehearsals for the show. But she continues to sing "On My Own" as the insiders leave there in frustration due to Houston not following their prescribed formula. The video then cuts to Houston performing with a gospel choir in front of her adoring fans, giving their cheers through.[6]
Chart performance
The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 on the week dated April 26, 2003 at number 99.[7] In its fourth week it peaked at number 84, which was its peak position and stayed there for two weeks. It stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.
Cover versions
"Try It on My Own" is also the winning piece and debut single of Mau Marcelo, the winner of Philippine Idol in 2006. She sang the song twice during the show, first in the final performance night as Sony BMG's choice and second in the final results night when she was crowned the winner.
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Try It on My Own titled On My Own for its single release is a song by American recording artist Whitney Houston It was written by Babyface Jason Edmonds Carole Bayer Sager Aleese Simmons and Nathan Walton for her fifth studio album Just Whitney 2002 with production handled by the former A pop ballad the song is about overcoming doubts or fears so a person can reach the point in their life where they can try it on their own Try It on My Own Single by Whitney Houstonfrom the album Just WhitneyReleasedFebruary 11 2003Recorded2002GenrePopsoulR amp BgospelLength4 39LabelAristaSongwriter s BabyfaceJason EdmondsCarole Bayer SagerAleese SimmonsNathan WaltonProducer s BabyfaceWhitney Houston singles chronology One of Those Days 2002 Try It on My Own 2003 Love That Man 2003 Audio sample source source Try It on My Own filehelpMusic video Try It On My Own on YouTubeThe song became the project s third single and was released on February 11 2003 by Arista Records It received acclaim from critics as well as fans most of them who named it as the album s highlight Like Whatchulookinat and One of Those Days before it On My Own was a modest success topping the Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play chart and reaching the top ten on the US Adult Contemporary charts A music video directed by David LaChapelle was released to promote the single Houston performed Try It on My Own on an episode of the television series Boston Public Chapter 66 which first aired in May 2003 and on the 2003 VH1 Divas Duets An Honors Concert for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Contents 1 Critical reception 2 Music video 3 Chart performance 4 Cover versions 5 Track listings and formats 6 Personnel and credits 7 Charts and certifications 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Year end charts 7 3 Certifications 8 See also 9 ReferencesCritical reception EditCritical reception for Try It on My Own was generally positive In a single review Billboard said that the third single Try It on My Own is the best song on the disc a classic Whitney ballad that pushes every diva button from huge celestial notes to a creamy orchestral arrangement 1 Keysha Davis from BBC felt that the song marked the most welcomed return on Just Whitney with the melancholic song providing one of the album s highlights 2 Generally critical with the album Entertainment Weekly s Tom Sinclair called the record a treacly keyboards and strings big ballad 3 Slant Magazine felt that Try It on My Own was the kind of syrupy ballad responsible for cookie cutter star makers like American Idol s 4 Music video EditThe music video for Try It on My Own was directed by David LaChapelle and shot at Overtown s historic Lyric Theater one of the oldest African American owned theaters in Miami Florida 5 It premiered on BET s 106 amp Park on April 11 2003 Later released as a DVD single by Arista also featuring the One of Those Days video it was certified gold for shipments of 25 000 units by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA on September 22 2003 Bobby Brown makes a cameo at the beginning of the video 6 The music video can be interpreted as part of Houston s self actualization during the late 1990s and early 2000s when she repudiated the pop queen persona built under Clive Davis during the 1980s Houston also uses the video along with the song itself to respond to criticism from the media and music industry at the time 6 It opens with music industry insiders waiting for Houston to appear staring at their watches As Houston starts singing the panel is bewildered holding up lyrics from Over the Rainbow This scene parodies her high profile firing by Burt Bacharach from the 2000 Academy Awards ceremony for not singing Rainbow during rehearsals for the show But she continues to sing On My Own as the insiders leave there in frustration due to Houston not following their prescribed formula The video then cuts to Houston performing with a gospel choir in front of her adoring fans giving their cheers through 6 Chart performance EditThe song entered the Billboard Hot 100 on the week dated April 26 2003 at number 99 7 In its fourth week it peaked at number 84 which was its peak position and stayed there for two weeks It stayed on the charts for 12 weeks Cover versions Edit Try It on My Own is also the winning piece and debut single of Mau Marcelo the winner of Philippine Idol in 2006 She sang the song twice during the show first in the final performance night as Sony BMG s choice and second in the final results night when she was crowned the winner It was also recorded by Sheryn Regis and is part of her album under Star Records entitled What I Do Best The song was again recorded by Canadian Idol contestant Toya Alexis for the 2003 Canadian Idol compilation album Track listings and formats EditEuropean CD maxi 82876 510082 3 On My Own radio edit 4 28 On My Own MaUVe Remix 7 53 On My Own Maurice s Nu Soul Radio Mix 4 23 On My Own Pound Boys Radio Mix 4 42 On My Own Thunderpuss Radio Mix 4 41US remixes vinyl 82876 51973 1 On My Own Club Anthem Mix 10 09 On My Own MaUVe Club Vocal 7 48 On My Own Maurice s Nu Soul Mix 8 21 On My Own Pound Boys Dub 7 35 On My Own MaUVe Dub 6 20US promo CD 82876 50138 2 Try It on My Own radio edit 4 28 Try It on My Own Thunderpuss Radio Mix 4 40 Try It on My Own Thunderpuss Radio Mix Instrumental 4 38UK promo CD 82876 50666 2 On My Own radio edit 4 28US Thunderpuss remixes vinyl promo 82876 50140 1 Try It on My Own Club Anthem Mix 10 09 Try It on My Own Tribe A Pella 7 58US Mike Rizzo Remix vinyl Promo 82876 52507 1 Try It on My Own Global Soul Club Mix 9 26 Try It on My Own Global Soul Club Mix 9 26US Thunderpuss Remixes 12 82876 50538 1 Try It on My Own Club Anthem Mix 10 09 Try It on My Own Tribe A Pella 7 58 Try It on My Own Private Invite Mix 8 20 Try It on My Own ThunderDUB 7 48DVD single EAN 0828765115698 Try It on My Own video One of Those Days video Other remixes and versions Dave O Transformer Remix 4 44 J D s Polarbabies Radio Edit 4 35 Maurice s Nu Soul Mix 8 21 Maurice s Nu Soul Radio Mix 4 23 Mike Rizzo Global Club Mix 9 28 Mike Rizzo Global Radio Mix 3 58 Mike Rizzo Global Acappella 6 43 MaUVe Club Vocal 7 43 MaUVe Dub 6 18 Seismic Crew s Vocal Radio Mix 4 17 Pound Boys Main Club Mix 9 05 Pound Boys Radio Mix 4 42 Pound Boys Dub 7 35 Thunderpuss Club Anthem Mix 10 09 Thunderpuss Private Invite Mix 8 23 Thunderpuss Radio Mix 4 40 Thunderpuss Radio Instrumental 4 38 Thunderpuss Tribe A Pella 7 58 ThunderDUB 7 48Personnel and credits EditCredits adapted from album liner notes 8 Whitney Houston lead vocals Kenneth Babyface Edmonds writer producer keyboards drum programming guitar and background vocals Carole Bayer Sager Jason Edmonds Aleese Simmons and Nathan Walton writers Kenya Ivey background vocals Ricky Lawson drums Michael Thompson guitar Reggie Hamilton bass Greg Phillinganes piano Wayne Linsey Rhodes Bill Meyers strings arranger and conductor Paul Boutin recording Edward Quesada et Jimmy Hoyson assistant engineers Tommy Vicari recording strings Jon Gass mixing Josean Posey assistant engineer mixing Ivy Skoff production coordinatorCharts and certifications EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 2003 PeakpositionCanadian Singles Chart Nielsen SoundScan 9 24Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 10 79US Billboard Hot 100 11 84US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 12 80US Adult Contemporary Billboard 13 10US Dance Club Songs Billboard 14 1 Year end charts Edit Chart 2003 PositionUS Dance Club Play Singles Billboard 15 37Certifications Edit Video Single Region Certification Certified units salesUnited States RIAA 16 Gold 25 000 Shipments figures based on certification alone See also EditList of number one dance singles of 2003 U S References Edit Billboard s review of Try It On My Own Billboard 8 February 2003 Retrieved October 2 2010 Just Whitney BBC Music BBC co uk Retrieved September 28 2010 Tom Sinclair December 9 2002 Music Review Just Whitney Entertainment Weekly Retrieved September 28 2010 Sal Cinquemani December 4 2002 Just Whitney Slant Magazine Slant Retrieved September 28 2010 Ebersole Leo Wagner Curt March 12 2003 The kid stays in the picture Chicago Tribune Tribune Company Retrieved November 29 2011 a b c Whitney Houston Music Videos Try It on My Own MTV MTV Networks Viacom International Inc April 7 2003 Retrieved December 5 2011 US Singles Top 100 Acharts us Billboard com Retrieved October 2 2010 Whitney Houston Just Whitney CD liner notes Arista Records 74321 97784 2 Whitney Houston Billboard Singles AllMusic Archived from the original on March 30 2013 Retrieved July 3 2022 Whitney Houston Try It on My Own Swiss Singles Chart Whitney Houston Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Whitney Houston Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Whitney Houston Chart History Adult Contemporary Billboard Whitney Houston Chart History Dance Club Songs Billboard 2003 Year end Charts Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play Titles Billboard Nielsen Business Media Inc December 27 2003 Retrieved July 24 2011 American 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