Not Over You
"Not Over You" is a song by American recording artist Gavin DeGraw, released as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Sweeter, on May 17, 2011.[1] The song was written by DeGraw and Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder.[2] The song peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it DeGraw's most successful song on the chart since his breakout hit "I Don't Want to Be", becoming his fourth Top 40 hit. It also became his first song to reach the top spot on the Adult Pop Songs.[3] Sara Evans covered the song as a duet with DeGraw on her 2014 album Slow Me Down.
"Not Over You"
Background[edit]
The first single from singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw's fourth album, Sweeter, was a collaboration with OneRepublic's lead singer and songwriter Ryan Tedder.[2] According to "Songfacts", the pair initially met when they performed on the same bill and the two, both groove-minded piano players, decided to write together.[2] Not Over You is one of two songs DeGraw co-wrote with Tedder for the LP.[2] While talking about the collaboration with Tedder, Gavin told The Examiner: "I think Ryan did a great job with featuring piano up front with the vocals."[4]
Critical reception[edit]
Scott Schelter wrote a very positive review for "Pop Crush", writing that "the music manages to stay vibrant thanks to lively drums and DeGraw’s keys. While commenting that "the hook is a bit more thoughtful and complex than many choruses in pop music."[5] Emily Exton wrote for "Pop Dust" that "“Not Over You” is standard DeGraw fare: introspective tales from the nice guy, with a piano-driven melody, becoming catchy to the point of delirium."[7] Ken Capobianco wrote for Boston Globe that the song is "a manipulative slice of mope pop."[8] Andy Baber of musicOMH wrote that "Its slick production and niggly technical effects clearly align the song with Tedder’s previous work, yet DeGraw’s excessively worded chorus comes across as awkward and emotionally faux."[6]
Live performances[edit]
DeGraw first performed "Not Over You" on the Today Show on September 15, 2011[12] and then the next day on Live! with Regis and Kelly.[13] The song was also performed by DeGraw on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 20, 2011,[14] and on Fox & Friends on September 21, 2011.[15] On January 9, 2012, he sang "Not Over You" on Conan[16] and also on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[17] DeGraw performed the song during the finale of The Voice of Holland's second season.[18][19] DeGraw performed "Not Over You" and "Sweeter" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 21, 2012.[20]