It Took Me So Long to Get Here, But Here I Am
| "It Took Me So Long to Get Here, But Here I Am" | ||||
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| Single by KT Tunstall | ||||
| from the album KIN | ||||
| Released | 20 August 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | KT Tunstall | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Hoffer | |||
| KT Tunstall singles chronology | ||||
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"It Took Me So Long to Get Here, But Here I Am" is a 2016 single released by Scottish recording artist KT Tunstall. It was released as an iTunes promotional song from her fifth studio album KIN,[1] following the release of the single "Maybe It's a Good Thing". The song was released on 20 August 2016, and was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Background
[edit]Tunstall told American magazine American Songwriter that the song was the "mission statement" for the album Kin. She described the song as being an ode to herself, and recognising how proud she is of herself and accomplishments, adding that the song is "honest, vulnerable, strong, joyful, emotional and carefree".[2] Tunstall said that song was her favourite from Kin, saying the song "reflects the mood and energy of the Kin album in one of the best ways".[3] Additionally, the song has been described as The Daily Free Press as "capturing her experience as an artist to a T".[4]
Promotion
[edit]Along with "Suddenly I See", "It Took Me So Long to Get Here, But Here I Am" is regarded as Tunstall's favourite song to perform live.[4] In November 2016, she performed the song live on KCRW Radio,[5] and performed the song live at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival.[6]
Music video
[edit]A music video was released on 30 November 2016 by Tunstall herself, featuring Emily May Hunt, Hayley Jones, Misa Koide, and dancer Daniel Boham.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It Took Me So Long to Get Here, But Here I Am" | KT Tunstall | Tony Hoffer | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 4:18 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "KT Tunstall Announces New Album 'KIN' to Be Released 9/9". Broadway World Music. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am by KT Tunstall - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "KT Tunstall: It Took Her So Long to Get Here, but Here She Is". EMMIE MAGAZINE. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b Cariker, Mariel. "INTERVIEW: KT Tunstall comes into her own with new album "KIN"". The Daily Free Press. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Bentley, Jason (24 November 2016). "KT Tunstall, 'It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am' (Live)". NPR. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "BBC Music - Glastonbury, 2017, KT Tunstall - It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am". BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2025.