A very nice reaction 🌟! Craig David 😍is from England and still performs live on stage. I see 👁👁 that you have reacted to Craig David before: 7 Days. Walking Away was released as the third single from Craig David's 2000 album: Born To Do It. It was written by Craig David and Mark Hill. It was produced by Mark Hill. The song reached #17 on the Mainstream Top 40 and #44 on the Hot 100. It peaked at #2 on the UK R&B/Rap chart and #3 on the UK Singles chart. The UK music video (the one you are reacting to) was directed by Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini. The US music video was directed by Lenny Bass. The UK music video begins with Craig David with his girlfriend in a car, where she is seen yelling at him. He turns on the radio and the song starts. He then gets out of the car and the landscape continually changes, showing different places. The US music video version starts with an acapella sample of the Ignorants remix, leading into the actual song. The video shows him "walking away" from troubles in his life: a flooded apartment, a fire in his 67 Camaro convertible, electrical problems at the train station, and a tornado at the end of the video. Lyrics 🗒: I'm walking away From the troubles in my life I'm walking away Oh to find a better day I'm walking away (I'm walking away) From the troubles in my life I'm walking away Oh to find a better day I'm walking away Sometimes some people get me wrong When it's something I've said or done Sometimes you feel there is no fun That's why you turn and run But now I truly realize Some people don't wanna compromise Well I saw them with my own eyes spreading those lies And well I don't wanna live a lie Too many sleepless nights Not mentioning the fights I'm sorry to say lady I'm walking away From the troubles in my life I'm walking away Oh to find a better day I'm walking away (I'm walking away) From the troubles in my life I'm walking away Oh to find a better day I'm walking away Well I'm so tired baby Things you say you're driving me away Whispers in the powder room baby Don't listen to the games they play Girl I thought you'd realize I'm not like them other guys 'Cause I saw them with my own eyes You should've been more wise And well I don't wanna live a lie Too many sleepless nights Not mentioning the fights I'm sorry to say lady I'm walking away (oh I'm walking away) From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life) I'm walking away Oh to find a better day I'm walking away (I'm walking away) From the troubles in my life (troubles in my life) I'm walking away (I'm walking away) Oh to find a better day I'm walking away (I'm walking away) From the troubles in my life (I tried to show you baby) I'm walking away (oh yeah, oh yeah) Oh to find a better day oh (oh I'm gone, I'm gonna find a better day) I'm walking away (oh yeah) From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life baby) I'm walking away (baby) Oh to find a better day I'm walking away Craig David Info 📰: Craig David was born on May 5, 1981, in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He is a singer, producer, actor and songwriter. He has released eight studio albums, three compilation albums and fifty-three singles. He has 20 UK top 40 singles, and seven UK top 40 albums, selling over 15 million records worldwide as a solo artist. He has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. His father is Afro-Grenadian and his mother is Anglo-Jewish and she's related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company; Craig David's maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew and his maternal grandmother a convert to Judaism. His parents separated when he was eight and he was brought up by his mother. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College where he was was bullied by other students at school. He wrote and released the song: "Johnny", in 2005 about his memories of being bullied. His father, George David, played bass in a reggae band called "Ebony Rockers". As a teen, he began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone. The song: "Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)", from the Artful Dodger album: It's All About the Stragglers, hit number two on the UK charts in 1999; thus, paving the way for Craig David's solo career. His first single: "Fill Me In", released on Wildstar Records, topped the UK chart and was the first of a string of four top 10 singles from his debut album: Born To Do It, which eventually sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, earning multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries. The song: "Key to My Heart", taken from the US version of the album, was also featured in the award-winning Warner Bros 2001 animated film: Osmosis Jones. Craig David's debut studio album: Born To Do It, was released in 2000, after which he has released a further five studio albums and worked with a variety of artists such as Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Kano and Jay Sean. David has 20 UK top 40 singles, and seven UK top 40 albums, selling over 15 million records worldwide as a solo artist. Craig David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. On September 9, 2020 Craig David signed a global publishing deal with New York-based Round Hill Music. The agreement includes all of his music catalogue to date, and also includes a futures agreement that will see all of his new music administered by the company. On December 30, 2020 it was announced that in the Queen's New Year Honours List Craig David had been appointed as MBE in recognition of his services to music. His manager Colin Lester was also appointed OBE in recognition of his services to the music industry and to charity. Craig David received his award at Windsor Castle on December 15, 2021. On October 6, 2022, Craig David released his first book titled: What's Your Vibe?, upon announcing the book he stated: "For the past 2 years, I've been working on this book which isn't your typical memoir or self-help manual, but more of a place to share some of the lessons I've learnt over the years that have helped me navigate day to day life". Craig David still performs his music live on stage in 2024. Craig David Caricature on Bo' Selecta! 📺: Craig David was frequently caricatured by comedian Leigh Francis on the British TV comedy show: Bo' Selecta!, the show's title itself being a reference to his song "Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)". Although many other celebrities lampooned in the series appreciated the jokes and even appeared in the series themselves, Craig David-the series' most prominently mocked target-did not enjoy the attention, remarking that the public were no longer taking him seriously. Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2007, he said that: "The whole Bo' Selecta! thing was killing me for a while because this idiot had a cult following and I was the main caricature. ... Inside it was absolutely pissing me off and hurtful beyond belief. There were times when I thought I just want to knock this guy out". Although he made an appearance himself on the program (as the pseudo-fictional tribute act "Craig Davis"), he later regretted it. However, he has also denied that his career had been ruined as a result of the show, and has said that he was satisfied with his musical output over the years. In a 2015 interview with the Daily Mirror, Craig David stated that he had no hard feelings towards Leigh Francis, explaining how he had seen him at a wedding and given him a hug, assuring him they were "cool". He further explained in the interview that it was his PR team who suggested that he "play hurt" by the caricature. He reiterated this stance on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2016 and explained that, contrary to popular belief, he had not fled the UK to escape negative attention brought about from the show. In June 2020, Leigh Francis apologized for his portrayal of Craig David (among other black and mixed race celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Mel B and Trisha Goddard) in the show as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement and George Floyd protests, stating that: "I want to say sorry for any upset I caused whether I was Michael Jackson, Craig David or Trisha Goddard... all people who I am a big fan of". The television show: Bo' Selecta!, was removed from the video on demand service "All 4" later that same month for similar reasons. Craig David raised the topic again in October 2022. "Every sketch felt personal", he told The Times. "It felt like a vendetta and when it got a following, it became something that affected me. People would shout at me on the street and I felt the same feeling I had when I was bullied at school. Leigh Francis had normalized bullying by making it comedy. When he put blackface on, that was being racist. We can all apologize when on the back foot. Has he reached out to any of the people he did on his show? He hasn't reached out to me. Has he gone to communities to talk about bullying? Racism? And to be educated? You can only ask him". Craig David Headlining Tours 🏟: Born To Do It "Off The Hook" Tour (2001) Slicker Than Your Average Tour (2003) The Story Goes... Tour (2006) Following My Intuition Tour (2017) The Time Is Now Tour (2018) Hold That Thought Tour (2022) ****CONTINUE BELOW****
Craig David Albums 📀: Born To Do It (2000) Slicker Than Your Average (2002) The Story Goes... (2005) Trust Me (2007) Signed Sealed Delivered (2010) Following My Intuition (2016) The Time Is Now (2018) 22 (2022) Some more good Craig David songs 🎶: Fill Me In, You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til The Well Runs Dry), Spanish, Four Times A Lady, Come Together, Rendezvous, Johnny, Warm It Up, Just Chillin', Don't Go, Insomnia, Cocoa Butter, Let Her Go, All Alone Tonight (Stop, Look, Listen), Couldn't Be Mine, Follow Me, Personal, Just A Reminder, Brand New, I Wonder Why, 16, Take 'Em Off, Last Night, Fast Cars, Hot Stuff (Let's Dance), Unbelievable, Sink Or Swim, Kinda Girl For Me, Magic, I Know You, G Love, My Heart's Been Waiting for You, No Holding Back, Save The World, Rewind, What If, 2 Steps Back, Obvious, Ain't Giving Up, Separate Ways, One More Time, Don't Play With Our Love, What More Could I Ask For?, Already Know, Reload, Thief In The Night, Once In A Lifetime, Focus, What's Your Flava?, Better Days (I Came By Train), Awkward, One More Lie (Standing In The Shadows), Never Should Have Walked Away, Just My Imagination, Give It All Up, 21, She's On Fire, Gold, Do You Believe In Love?, Key To My Heart, Armour, Talk To Me (Pt 1 & 2 ), Like A Fan, Teardrops, What's Changed, DNA, Maybe, One Last Dance, All The Way, Hands Up In The Air, Louder Than Words, Fill Me In (Part 2), Gets Like That, Nothing Like This, Officially Yours, Love Me Like It's Yesterday, Back To Basics, Can't Be Messing 'Round, Hidden Agenda, Somebody Like Me, Friday Night, Heartline, This Is The Girl, You Know What, Hypnotic, Time To Party, Meant To Be, Unconditional, Rise & Fall, Going On, World Filled With Love, Slicker Than Your Average, Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry), 6 Of 1 Thing, When The Bassline Drops, Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta), Human, Where's Your Love and Got It Good. Fun Fact 🕵🏾♂: In 2015, the rapper Drake was once confused for David Craig by fans seeking an autograph while in the UK attending the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
He is super talented and a big hitmaker. In Europe he had a lot of big hits, and his first album is just so good. When you listen to it, it’s like you’re listening to a best of. His voice is great and he has that star quality for sure. I think you’ll enjoy his music.
Some reactions to consider 😁: New Edition- Boys To Men Live (BigDo YT channel), Heavy D & The Boyz- The Overweight Lovers In The House (Official Music Video) or Kid N Play- Do This My Way (toninho marçal YT channel).
I love Craig and his music. America sleeps on him big time. You should try his song “Fill Me In” .
Craig David is a British singer,who had a couple of hit albums in the US in the early 00s.He still sings in the 2020s.
This song was huge hit during 2001 and still can listen today 😊😊😊
That whole albums is beyond fire
A very nice reaction 🌟! Craig David 😍is from England and still performs live on stage. I see 👁👁 that you have reacted to Craig David before: 7 Days. Walking Away was released as the third single from Craig David's 2000 album: Born To Do It. It was written by Craig David and Mark Hill. It was produced by Mark Hill. The song reached #17 on the Mainstream Top 40 and #44 on the Hot 100. It peaked at #2 on the UK R&B/Rap chart and #3 on the UK Singles chart. The UK music video (the one you are reacting to) was directed by Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini. The US music video was directed by Lenny Bass.
The UK music video begins with Craig David with his girlfriend in a car, where she is seen yelling at him. He turns on the radio and the song starts. He then gets out of the car and the landscape continually changes, showing different places.
The US music video version starts with an acapella sample of the Ignorants remix, leading into the actual song. The video shows him "walking away" from troubles in his life: a flooded apartment, a fire in his 67 Camaro convertible, electrical problems at the train station, and a tornado at the end of the video.
Lyrics 🗒:
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Sometimes some people get me wrong
When it's something I've said or done
Sometimes you feel there is no fun
That's why you turn and run
But now I truly realize
Some people don't wanna compromise
Well I saw them with my own eyes spreading those lies
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Well I'm so tired baby
Things you say you're driving me away
Whispers in the powder room baby
Don't listen to the games they play
Girl I thought you'd realize
I'm not like them other guys
'Cause I saw them with my own eyes
You should've been more wise
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away (oh I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life)
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (troubles in my life)
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (I tried to show you baby)
I'm walking away (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Oh to find a better day oh (oh I'm gone, I'm gonna find a better day)
I'm walking away (oh yeah)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life baby)
I'm walking away (baby)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Craig David Info 📰:
Craig David was born on May 5, 1981, in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He is a singer, producer, actor and songwriter. He has released eight studio albums, three compilation albums and fifty-three singles. He has 20 UK top 40 singles, and seven UK top 40 albums, selling over 15 million records worldwide as a solo artist. He has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
His father is Afro-Grenadian and his mother is Anglo-Jewish and she's related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company; Craig David's maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew and his maternal grandmother a convert to Judaism. His parents separated when he was eight and he was brought up by his mother. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College where he was was bullied by other students at school. He wrote and released the song: "Johnny", in 2005 about his memories of being bullied. His father, George David, played bass in a reggae band called "Ebony Rockers". As a teen, he began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone.
The song: "Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)", from the Artful Dodger album: It's All About the Stragglers, hit number two on the UK charts in 1999; thus, paving the way for Craig David's solo career. His first single: "Fill Me In", released on Wildstar Records, topped the UK chart and was the first of a string of four top 10 singles from his debut album: Born To Do It, which eventually sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, earning multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries. The song: "Key to My Heart", taken from the US version of the album, was also featured in the award-winning Warner Bros 2001 animated film: Osmosis Jones.
Craig David's debut studio album: Born To Do It, was released in 2000, after which he has released a further five studio albums and worked with a variety of artists such as Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Kano and Jay Sean. David has 20 UK top 40 singles, and seven UK top 40 albums, selling over 15 million records worldwide as a solo artist. Craig David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
On September 9, 2020 Craig David signed a global publishing deal with New York-based Round Hill Music. The agreement includes all of his music catalogue to date, and also includes a futures agreement that will see all of his new music administered by the company.
On December 30, 2020 it was announced that in the Queen's New Year Honours List Craig David had been appointed as MBE in recognition of his services to music. His manager Colin Lester was also appointed OBE in recognition of his services to the music industry and to charity. Craig David received his award at Windsor Castle on December 15, 2021.
On October 6, 2022, Craig David released his first book titled: What's Your Vibe?, upon announcing the book he stated: "For the past 2 years, I've been working on this book which isn't your typical memoir or self-help manual, but more of a place to share some of the lessons I've learnt over the years that have helped me navigate day to day life".
Craig David still performs his music live on stage in 2024.
Craig David Caricature on Bo' Selecta! 📺:
Craig David was frequently caricatured by comedian Leigh Francis on the British TV comedy show: Bo' Selecta!, the show's title itself being a reference to his song "Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)". Although many other celebrities lampooned in the series appreciated the jokes and even appeared in the series themselves, Craig David-the series' most prominently mocked target-did not enjoy the attention, remarking that the public were no longer taking him seriously. Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2007, he said that: "The whole Bo' Selecta! thing was killing me for a while because this idiot had a cult following and I was the main caricature. ... Inside it was absolutely pissing me off and hurtful beyond belief. There were times when I thought I just want to knock this guy out".
Although he made an appearance himself on the program (as the pseudo-fictional tribute act "Craig Davis"), he later regretted it. However, he has also denied that his career had been ruined as a result of the show, and has said that he was satisfied with his musical output over the years.
In a 2015 interview with the Daily Mirror, Craig David stated that he had no hard feelings towards Leigh Francis, explaining how he had seen him at a wedding and given him a hug, assuring him they were "cool". He further explained in the interview that it was his PR team who suggested that he "play hurt" by the caricature. He reiterated this stance on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2016 and explained that, contrary to popular belief, he had not fled the UK to escape negative attention brought about from the show.
In June 2020, Leigh Francis apologized for his portrayal of Craig David (among other black and mixed race celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Mel B and Trisha Goddard) in the show as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement and George Floyd protests, stating that: "I want to say sorry for any upset I caused whether I was Michael Jackson, Craig David or Trisha Goddard... all people who I am a big fan of". The television show: Bo' Selecta!, was removed from the video on demand service "All 4" later that same month for similar reasons.
Craig David raised the topic again in October 2022. "Every sketch felt personal", he told The Times. "It felt like a vendetta and when it got a following, it became something that affected me. People would shout at me on the street and I felt the same feeling I had when I was bullied at school. Leigh Francis had normalized bullying by making it comedy. When he put blackface on, that was being racist. We can all apologize when on the back foot. Has he reached out to any of the people he did on his show? He hasn't reached out to me. Has he gone to communities to talk about bullying? Racism? And to be educated? You can only ask him".
Craig David Headlining Tours 🏟:
Born To Do It "Off The Hook" Tour (2001)
Slicker Than Your Average Tour (2003)
The Story Goes... Tour (2006)
Following My Intuition Tour (2017)
The Time Is Now Tour (2018)
Hold That Thought Tour (2022)
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Craig David Albums 📀:
Born To Do It (2000)
Slicker Than Your Average (2002)
The Story Goes... (2005)
Trust Me (2007)
Signed Sealed Delivered (2010)
Following My Intuition (2016)
The Time Is Now (2018)
22 (2022)
Some more good Craig David songs 🎶: Fill Me In, You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til The Well Runs Dry), Spanish, Four Times A Lady, Come Together, Rendezvous, Johnny, Warm It Up, Just Chillin', Don't Go, Insomnia, Cocoa Butter, Let Her Go, All Alone Tonight (Stop, Look, Listen), Couldn't Be Mine, Follow Me, Personal, Just A Reminder, Brand New, I Wonder Why, 16, Take 'Em Off, Last Night, Fast Cars, Hot Stuff (Let's Dance), Unbelievable, Sink Or Swim, Kinda Girl For Me, Magic, I Know You, G Love, My Heart's Been Waiting for You, No Holding Back, Save The World, Rewind, What If, 2 Steps Back, Obvious, Ain't Giving Up, Separate Ways, One More Time, Don't Play With Our Love, What More Could I Ask For?, Already Know, Reload, Thief In The Night, Once In A Lifetime, Focus, What's Your Flava?, Better Days (I Came By Train), Awkward, One More Lie (Standing In The Shadows), Never Should Have Walked Away, Just My Imagination, Give It All Up, 21, She's On Fire, Gold, Do You Believe In Love?, Key To My Heart, Armour, Talk To Me (Pt 1 & 2 ), Like A Fan, Teardrops, What's Changed, DNA, Maybe, One Last Dance, All The Way, Hands Up In The Air, Louder Than Words, Fill Me In (Part 2), Gets Like That, Nothing Like This, Officially Yours, Love Me Like It's Yesterday, Back To Basics, Can't Be Messing 'Round, Hidden Agenda, Somebody Like Me, Friday Night, Heartline, This Is The Girl, You Know What, Hypnotic, Time To Party, Meant To Be, Unconditional, Rise & Fall, Going On, World Filled With Love, Slicker Than Your Average, Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry), 6 Of 1 Thing, When The Bassline Drops, Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta), Human, Where's Your Love and Got It Good.
Fun Fact 🕵🏾♂: In 2015, the rapper Drake was once confused for David Craig by fans seeking an autograph while in the UK attending the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
Craig David is the OG !! Uk scene, writes all his own song, sounds the same live !!! Look up his acapella version of heard it on the grapevine ❤
OG R&B always wins❤😊
He is super talented and a big hitmaker. In Europe he had a lot of big hits, and his first album is just so good. When you listen to it, it’s like you’re listening to a best of. His voice is great and he has that star quality for sure. I think you’ll enjoy his music.
Great Reaction !!!
7 days by him is a classic
I did that one
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Some reactions to consider 😁: New Edition- Boys To Men Live (BigDo YT channel), Heavy D & The Boyz- The Overweight Lovers In The House (Official Music Video) or Kid N Play- Do This My Way (toninho marçal YT channel).
Expect a big donation from me soon for being great reactionary to old school videos.