Brandi Carlile - Party Of One feat. Sam Smith (Official Video)
Released in October 2018, the reimagined duet of featuring Sam Smith is a powerful orchestral ballad that transformed a deeply personal album track into a global charitable effort. The Story Behind the Collaboration Party Of One (feat Sam Smith) Single zip
Sam Smith fell in love with the song after Brandi Carlile sent them a vinyl copy of her album By the Way, I Forgive You with a personal note. Smith later described working with Carlile as a "highlight" of their career, calling her a mentor and friend. Brandi Carlile - Party Of One feat
The duet was recorded live at the iconic Capitol Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb . Carlile has referred to Smith’s vocal performance on the track as that of a "complete unicorn". Smith later described working with Carlile as a
The single was released to benefit Children in Conflict and its partner, War Child UK. Both artists serve as ambassadors for the organization, and a portion of the single's profits supports children in war zones. Lyrical Meaning & Impact