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"I Was Here" is a song recorded by American R&B recording artist Beyoncé from her fourth studio album, ''4'' (2011). It was written by Diane Warren, while production was handled by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Kuk Harrell; Beyoncé is credited on the vocal production. "I Was Here" is a reflective R&B ballad, in which Beyoncé vulnerably reviews her past, wanting to leave an impact on the world before her life comes to an end. Described as a "career song" by Warren, its development was motivated by the September 11 attacks in the United States. "I Was Here" garnered mixed to positive reviews from music critics, most of whom criticized the song's inclusion on the track-listing of the album and expressed discomfort about Beyoncé worrying about her legacy and wanting to leave an impact on the world, given that she was still below thirty years. Critics, nevertheless, favored Beyoncé's vocal performance on the song, which is complemented by piano keys and heavy drum beats. Following the release of ''4'', "I Was Here" charted at number 131 on the UK Singles Chart, 74 on the Swiss Singles Chart, and 44 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart in early July 2011. Later, in 2012, the song also appeared on several charts internationally. A music video for the song was released on August 19, 2012 and it features Beyoncé performing the song live at the United Nations General Assembly while images of volunteers doing humanitarian work were projected on the screen behind her. It was donated to the World Humanitarian Day and aimed to create social media history with one billion people sharing the message of doing something good for another person. Upon its release, it received positive reviews from music critics who praised the projections, Beyoncé's vocal performance and her look. In late July, the song was included on the soundtrack for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final. "I Was Here" was also part of Beyoncé's set list for her residency show 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé and was used in the Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live shows during an interlude. The live video from the DVD ''Live at Roseland: Elements of 4'' appeared online on November 16, 2011 containing Beyoncé's home movies and professional highlights. "I Was Here" was covered by Lea Michele for ''Glee''s soundtrack album ''Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album'' (2012). ==Development and recording== "I Was Here" was written by Diane Warren and was produced by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, Beyoncé and Kuk Harrell. "I Was Here" is the only song on the record that was not co-written by Beyoncé. On June 1, 2011, Warren revealed in an interview for the ''New York Post''s PopWrap that she wrote "the best (she has ) ever written" a week and a half ago and that Beyoncé had already recorded it for her fourth studio album ''4''.〔 She described it as "a career song and probably my favorite thing I've ever written". The development of "I Was Here" was motivated by the September 11 attacks.〔 Warren wanted to work with Beyoncé since the Destiny's Child eras, but admitted that "I Was Here" was the ideal timing,〔 "I thought that the one artist who would be my dream to sing (Was Here' ) would be Beyoncé. This is one of those magical stories where what is meant to be actually happens."〔 In May 2011,〔 Warren played the song on a guitar over the phone to Beyoncé's husband Jay-Z, who then called her.〔 Upon hearing "I Was Here", Beyoncé got chills,〔 and immediately made up her mind, "Oh my god, I have to have this song."〔 September 2011 was going to mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks and Beyoncé thought that the song would perfectly complete her album, which had nearly reached completion.〔 The mastering of ''4'' was delayed to allow Beyoncé to record the song.〔 Warren was present at the recording sessions, which took place two days following her conversation with Beyoncé and Jay-Z on the phone.〔 She said, "There's nothing better than to hear the song that you came up with (back ). It's like your heart found another heart", before adding:
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