Released 5 December 2014 Recorded 2013 Length 2:47 | Format Digital download Genre Pop
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"Like I Can" is a song by English singer Sam Smith. It was released as a digital download on 5 December 2014 as the fifth single from his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014). The song was written by Smith and Matt Prime and produced by Steve Fitzmaurice, Jimmy Napes and Mojam. It debuted and peaked at number 9 in the United Kingdom, becoming Smith's fifth UK top 10 single.
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Background
On 24 October 2014, Smith announced via his Google+ page that he would be releasing "Like I Can" as the fifth single from his debut album In the Lonely Hour. He posted, "Incredibly happy to announce that my next single will be LIKE I CAN!!"
Commercial performance
"Like I Can" peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart so far, giving Smith his fifth UK top 10 single. It was the 100th biggest-selling song of 2014 in the United Kingdom. It has also charted at number 19 in New Zealand, number 20 in Australia, and number 99 in the United States.
Music video
The music video is in black and white and features Smith and several men on what appears to be a stag party.
Live performances
Smith performed the song on 9 November 2014, on the fifth live results show of series 11 of The X Factor.
Covers
12 October 2015, Jordan Smith and Regina Love covered as a duet battle through song choice selection in The Voice.
25 February 2016, Trent Harmon covered the song during the Top 10 round on the fifteenth season of American Idol.
24 October 2016, Dave Moisan sang this song during the knockout rounds The Voice.