Leona Lewis can thank Avril Lavigne for her latest hit. `I Will Be` was co-written by Avril Lavigne.
Avril has been developing a reputation as a hit songwriter for other acts. She also co-wrote Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Breakaway’.‘I Will Be’ was co-written with Lukasz Gottwald and Max Martin and featured on Lewis’ ‘Spirit’ album.
The Avril version is rare. It was only released on the limited edition version of her ‘The Best Damn Thing’ album.
Leona Lewis is clocking up a nice little collection of hits by celebrity songwriters. Her previous hit ‘Run’ is a Snow Patrol song. Jessie McCartney and OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder wrote ‘Bleeding Love’. ‘Forgive Me’ was co-written by Akon.
‘I Will Be’ may break into the Billboard Top Hot 100 singles chart this week.
