I'll Be (Edwin McCain song)

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"I'll Be"
Single by Edwin McCain
from the album Misguided Roses
B-side "Grind Me in the Gears"
Released January 26, 1998
Format 7-inch, CD single, digital download
Recorded 1997
Genre Pop rock, alternative rock
Length 4:25
Label Lava
Writer(s) Edwin McCain
Producer(s) Matt Serletic
Edwin McCain singles chronology
"See the Sky Again"
(1997)		 "I'll Be"
(1998)		 "What Matters"
(1998)
Music video
I'll Be on YouTube

"I'll Be" is a song written and sung by American singer Edwin McCain. The song was released in January 1998 as the first single from his second album, Misguided Roses. McCain recorded an acoustic version of the song for his follow-up album, Messenger.

The radio version of "I'll Be", which was released on a CD-single with "Grind Me in the Gears" as the B-side, differs from the album version. Its opening melody is played with electric guitar (as opposed to acoustic on the album) and the vocal and saxophone lines differ.

On December 22, 1999, McCain also recorded a version with Warren Haynes on the live concert album from the 11th Annual Christmas Jam, a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity in Asheville, North Carolina. The album is titled Wintertime Blues: The Benefit Concert.[1]

Content

Although "I'll Be" has become a popular wedding song, McCain said "it's really more of a prayer" written in a moment of personal desperation after a break-up, the idea being that "maybe if I write my future, it'll come true."[2]

In popular culture

At the height of the song's popularity back in 1998 it was featured during a pivotal moment in the first season finale of the hit WB series, Dawson's Creek, titled "Decisions".[3]

In 2000, the song was featured in an episode of the television show Higher Ground.

The song was used in the masquerade ball scene in A Cinderella Story.

It was covered by Dean Geyer on his debut album Rush.

In the episode of The Office Here Comes Treble, the song is covered by Andy Bernard's a cappella group.[citation needed]

Blake Jenner performed the song in the finale of The Glee Project.

Chart performance

"I'll Be" ended up being a success for McCain in the United States, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 after debuting at #7 on the issue dated September 26, 1998. While it was only his second single to chart, it became his first and only Top 10 hit and his biggest hit.

Track listing

7" vinyl/CD single
  1. "I'll Be" - 4:25
  2. "Grind Me in the Gears" - 4:19
Digital download[4]
  1. "I'll Be" (LP Version) - 4:26
  2. "I'll Be" (Acoustic Version) - 4:37
  3. "I'll Be" (Music Video) - 4:07

Charts

Chart positions

Chart (1998-99) Peak
Position
Canada (RPM)[5] 52
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6] 6
US Billboard Hot 100 5
US Billboard Pop Songs 10
US Billboard Adult Pop Songs 6
US Billboard Adult Contemporary 6

End of year charts

End of year chart (1998) Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 74

Kian Egan version

"I'll Be"
Single by Kian Egan
from the album Home
Released May 12, 2014 (2014-05-12)
Genre Pop
Length 4:00
Label Rhino
Writer(s) Edwin McCain
Producer(s) Brian Rawling
Kian Egan singles chronology
"Home"
(2014)		 "I'll Be"
(2014)
Music video
I'll Be on YouTube

In 2014, "I'll Be" was covered by Irish musician Kian Egan. The song was included on his debut album, and was released as a single on 12 May 2014 through Rhino Records.[7]

Background and production

In an interview with Digital Spy, Egan said “I chose ‘I’ll Be’ for my second single, as I’ve always absolutely loved this song. This song means a lot to me and being able to record it was an honour. I’m incredibly excited to be able to perform this for all my fans."[citation needed]

Music video

The footage was shot in Egan's hometown of Sligo, in County Sligo, and the singer can be seen strumming a guitar while wandering along the deserted beach. In the visual, Egan also throws pebbles out to sea before meeting up with friends around a campfire. Lyrics to the pop rock ballad include: "I'll be your crying shoulder, I'll be love's suicide. I'll be the greatest fan of your life."

Sharing some cute pictures which showed the trio on the beach in between takes, Jodi told her Instagram followers at the time: "#daddyandkoa #beachlife #newvideo."[8]

Artwork

The single cover of the song shows Egan sitting on a plush red sofa while clutching a white guitar.[9]

Track listing

  • Promotional CD single[10]
  1. "I'll Be" (radio mix) – 3:09
  • Promotional CD single[10]
  1. "I'll Be" (radio mix)
  2. "I Run to You" (featuring Jodi Albert)

Chart performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
UK Airplay Top 200 71

References

  1. ↑ Answers.com. "Wintertime Blues: The Benefit Concert"
  2. ↑ Better.tv. Edwin McCain interviewed about "I'll Be" (video).
  3. ↑ IMDb.com. Edwin McCain Soundtrack Filmography
  4. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ill-be-single/id513677822
  5. ↑ Canadian peak
  6. ↑ Canadian AC peak
  7. ↑ digitalspy.co.uk. "Kian Egan announces second single 'I'll Be' - listen"
  8. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  9. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

External links

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