Reckless Love (song)

"Reckless Love"
"Reckless Love" Single Cover
Single by Cory Asbury
from the album Reckless Love
Released October 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
Format
Recorded September 2017
Genre
Length
  • 5:31 (Original version)
  • 4:00 (Radio version)
Label Bethel Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Caleb Culver
  • Cory Asbury
  • Ran Jackson
Producer(s)
Cory Asbury singles chronology
"My Beloved"
(2009)		 "Reckless Love"
(2017)
Music videos
"Reckless Love" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Reckless Love" (Live) on YouTube
"Reckless Love" (Lyrics) on YouTube
Audio sample
  • file
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"Reckless Love" is a song by Cory Asbury and it was released on October 27, 2017, as the lead single from his second studio album of the same name, Reckless Love (2018), via Bethel Music.[1] The song was written by Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury and Ran Jackson,[2] with production being handled by Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury.[3] The song is composed in the key of G♭ (G-flat) and has a tempo of 83 beats per minute.[4]

"Reckless Love" became Cory Asbury's first No. 1 single on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, issued by Billboard, in March 2018.[5]

Background

"Reckless Love" is a song written by Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury and Ran Jackson,[6] which became popular when a live video of Bethel Music artist Steffany Gretzinger leading the song in a worship service at Bethel Church in Redding, California was published on YouTube in early 2017, accruing over 6 million views as of January 2018.[7] Cory Asbury then released the song as an official single through Bethel Music in digital format in October 2017.

On January 5, 2018, the radio version of "Reckless Love" by Asbury was also released by Bethel Music in digital format,[8] and set to impact Christian radio on February 16, 2018.[9] However, the track was already spinning at radio stations across the United States three weeks prior to the impact date.[10][11]

Writing and development

Cory Asbury told the story behind the song whilst leading it in worship at the Heaven Come Conference 2017, an event held by Bethel Music,[12][13] citing the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15 as a scriptural reference point saying:

When I used the phrase, 'the reckless love of God,' when we say it, we're not saying that God Himself is reckless, He's not crazy. We are, however, saying that the way He loves, is in many regards, quite so. But what I mean is this: He's utterly unconcerned with the consequences of His own actions with regard to His own safety, comfort and well-being. ... He doesn't wonder what He'll gain or lose by putting Himself on the line, He simply puts Himself out there on the off-chance that you and I might look back at Him and give Him that love in return. His love leaves the ninety nine to find the one every time and to many practical adults that's a foolish concept. Well, what if He loses the ninety nine in finding the one, right? What if, finding that one lost sheep is and always will be supremely important?

– Cory Asbury[12]

Commercial performance

"Reckless Love" was Cory Asbury's debut entry on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, initially appearing at No. 16 as issued by Billboard on November 18, 2017,[14] whilst topping the Christian Digital Song Sales chart as well.[15] Billboard reported that in the week ending February 1, 2018, the single broke through the top ten of the Hot Christian Songs chart, peaking at No. 7 due to significant increases in streaming and radio airplay.[16][17] "Reckless Love" attained the No. 1 spot on the US Hot Christian Songs chart according to an online article issued by Billboard dated March 1, 2018.[18] The song has been No. 1 on Christian Songs for eighteen non-consecutive weeks. Asbury's single went on to become his first No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart issued by Billboard, dated April 14, 2018, after major gains in radio airplay.[19]

Music videos

The official audio video of "Reckless Love", showcasing the single's cover art, was uploaded on the YouTube channel of Bethel Music on October 28, 2017.[20] The live music video which also includes the song story, performed and narrated by Cory Asbury, alongside Jenn Johnson and Brooke Ligertwood, recorded at the Heaven Come Conference 2017 at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California was published on November 23, 2017, on Bethel Music's YouTube channel.[21] On December 13, 2017, the acoustic video of the song being performed by Asbury with his son Gabriel in the background, recorded in Ashland, Oregon was also published by Bethel Music on YouTube.[22] Bethel Music then published the official lyric video of "Reckless Love" on January 19, 2018 on YouTube.[23]

Live performances

Cory Asbury performed "Reckless Love" on The 700 Club following his interview with Gordon Robertson.[24] Cory Asbury then performed the song alongside singers from Regent University on CBN's Studio 5 after being interviewed by Efrem Graham on the program.[25] Asbury also sang the song with Christian singer-songwriter Francesca Battistelli at the 2018 K-Love Fan Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.[26] He also performed the song at Heaven Come Conference 2018 with Gateway Choir as the conference opener at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie in Dallas, Texas.[27]

Awards

Year Ceremony Award Result
2018 K-Love Fan Awards Breakout Single of the Year Won
Worship Song of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated
GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year TBA
Worship Song of the Year TBA
Worship Recorded Song of the Year TBA

Track listing

Original version – Digital format[28][29]
No.TitleLength
1."Reckless Love"5:31
Radio version – Digital format[30][31]
No.TitleLength
1."Reckless Love" (radio version)4:00

Charts

Chart (2017–18) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[32] 3
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[33] 1
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[34] 1
US Christian AC (Billboard)[35] 1
US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard)[36] 1
US Digital Songs (Billboard)[37] 37

Cover versions

Release history

Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Worldwide October 27, 2017 Album Bethel Music [28][29]
January 5, 2018 Radio [30][31]
United States February 16, 2018 Christian radio [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Reckless Love (Single) by Cory Asbury on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. October 27, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ "PraiseCharts | "Reckless Love" Sheet Music (Bethel Music, Cory Asbury)". PraiseCharts. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Cory Asbury - Reckless Love - Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE". K-LOVE. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Reckless Love by Cory Asbury". MultiTracks. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  5. ↑ Yap, Timothy (March 2, 2018). "Cory Asbury Scores His First #1 Single with "Reckless Love" : News : Hallels". Hallels. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Reckless Love - Cory Asbury". Worship Online. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Reckless Love (w/ spontaneous) - Steffany Gretzinger | Bethel Music - YouTube". YouTube. March 27, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Reckless Love (Radio Version) by Cory Asbury on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  9. 1 2 "Cory Asbury – Reckless Love | Daily Play MPE®". Daily Play MPE®. December 20, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  10. ↑ Hyder, Courtney (February 1, 2018). "Journey-Based Reckless Love From Cory Asbury On Bethel Music Available Now — the media collective" (Press release). Nashville, Tennessee: Bethel Music. Retrieved February 5, 2018. The title track has been making it's way into churches around the globe and building steadily at radio with 15 stations across the U.S. already spinning "Reckless Love" three weeks before the impact date.
  11. ↑ "Journey-Based 'Reckless Love' From Cory Asbury On Bethel Music Available Now". NewReleaseToday (Press release). February 1, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  12. 1 2 Asbury, Cory (November 23, 2017). RECKLESS LOVE (Official Live Version) - Cory Asbury w/ Story Behind the Song - YouTube. YouTube (Music video). Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, California. Song story begins at 6:56. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  13. ↑ Duvall, Alyssa (November 28, 2017). "VIDEO: Watch Bethel's Cory Asbury Tell The Powerful Story Behind "Reckless Love" - HelloChristian". HelloChristian. Retrieved January 22, 2018. In a Spirit-filled live performance of his worship hit "Reckless Love", Bethel Music member Cory Asbury tells his audience the powerful story behind the song.
  14. ↑ "Christian Music: Praise and Worship Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. November 18, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Christian Digital Songs: Top Worship Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. November 18, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  16. ↑ Asker, Jim (February 8, 2018). "Cory Asbury Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums; As for Top Gospel Albums… Just 'WOW' | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 3, 2018. Meanwhile, the Reckless title track lead single jumps into the top 10 (14-7) on Hot Christian Songs (which blends airplay, streaming and sales data), giving Asbury his first top 10. "Reckless" enters Christian Streaming Songs at No. 10 (1.1 million U.S. streams), giving Asbury his maiden top 10 on that tally, as well. The song also surges by 67 percent to 2 million audience impressions and darts 33-27 on Christian Airplay.
  17. ↑ Zellner, Xander (February 7, 2018). "MAX Hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 3, 2018. Meanwhile, Cory Asbury re-enters the Emerging Artists chart at a new No. 3 peak, as his debut album Reckless Love opens at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums with 11,000 equivalent album units. The set's title track hits a new high on the Hot Christian Songs chart, at No. 7.
  18. ↑ Asker, Jim (March 1, 2018). "Cory Asbury & Koryn Hawthorne Hit No. 1 on Christian & Gospel Charts | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  19. ↑ Asker, Jim (April 12, 2018). "Bethel Music's Cory Asbury & Steffany Gretzinger Shine on Christian Charts, Tori Kelly Hits Hot Gospel Songs Top 10 | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved April 13, 2018. Cory Asbury, of Bethel Music, the musical arm of Bethel Church, scores his first No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart (dated Apr. 14), as his debut single "Reckless Love" lifts 2-1, increasing 4 percent to 10 million audience, according to Nielsen Music.
  20. ↑ ""RECKLESS LOVE" Studio Version - Cory Asbury (Official Audio) - YouTube". YouTube. October 28, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  21. ↑ "RECKLESS LOVE (Official Live Version) - Cory Asbury w/ Story Behind the Song - YouTube". YouTube. November 23, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Reckless Love (ACOUSTIC VERSION) - Cory Asbury - YouTube". YouTube. December 23, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Reckless Love (Official Lyric Video) - Cory Asbury | Reckless Love - YouTube". YouTube. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  24. ↑ "Bethel Music's Cory Asbury | CBN.com". CBN.com. Christian Broadcasting Network. February 16, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018. Gordon Robertson interviews Bethel Music’s Cory Asbury, then Cory sings, “Reckless Love."
  25. ↑ "'Reckless Love' Tops Charts: Cory Asbury Shares Story Behind the Worship Song Sweeping the Globe | CBN News". CBN.com. Christian Broadcasting Network. March 7, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Cory Asbury - Reckless Love (feat. Francesca Battistelli) - K-Love Fan Awards 2018 - YouTube". YouTube. June 1, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  27. ↑ "Reckless Love (Heaven Come Opener) - Cory Asbury + Gateway Choir - YouTube". YouTube. June 8, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
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  29. 1 2 "Reckless Love by Cory Asbury on Spotify". Spotify. 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  30. 1 2 "Reckless Love (Radio Version) - Single by Cory Asbury on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  31. 1 2 "Reckless Love (Radio Version) by Cory Asbury on Spotify". Spotify. 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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  33. ↑ "Cory Asbury Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  34. ↑ "Cory Asbury Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  35. ↑ "Cory Asbury - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  36. ↑ "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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  39. ↑ Yap, Timothy (February 8, 2018). "Michael W. Smith "A Million Lights" and "Surrounded" Albums Review : Exclusives : Hallels". Hallels. Retrieved March 3, 2018. Smith is stellar in his cover of Brian and Jenn Johnson's "Here I Bow," Elevation Worship's "Do It Again," Cory Asbury's "Reckless Love," and John Mark McMillan's "King of My Heart."
  40. ↑ Clarks, Jessie (February 23, 2018). "Passion "Raises The Bar" With 'Whole Heart' Out Digitally Today". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 26, 2018. Passion unveiled their newest collection of intentionally crafted songs, Whole Heart, today to critical acclaim. The album is available today on all digital music platforms, with the CD release following on Mar. 23, and includes new live versions of the hit songs "Reckless Love" and "All My Hope."
  41. ↑ "Passion Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  42. ↑ Andre, Jonathan (February 19, 2018). "Shane & Shane – The Worship Initiative, Vol. 15 – EP | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved February 28, 2018. Out of the remaining four tracks on this 5 track EP, only a further one (‘Reckless Love’, originally by worship leader Cory Asbury) are led by Shane & Shane,
  43. ↑ "Israel Houghton Opens Up About Living Behind a Mask and Discovering God's Love | CBN News". CBN.com. Christian Broadcasting Network. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
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  47. ↑ Jones, Emily (April 9, 2018). "'God's Love Is Reckless and He Loves You': Bieber Leads 98M Followers in Worship | CBN News". CBN.com. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Singer/songwriter Justin Bieber sang a heartfelt rendition of the worship song "Reckless Love" on his Instagram story Monday night.
  48. ↑ Law, Jeannie (April 10, 2018). "Justin Bieber Leads Millions of Followers in Worship With No. 1 Christian Song 'Reckless Love'". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Pop star Justin Bieber used his Instagram influence to share his version of the Christian chart-topping worship song "Reckless Love."
  49. ↑ Longs, Herbs (April 11, 2018). "Justin Bieber Instagram Cover Of Cory Asbury's "Reckless Love" Goes Viral". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 5, 2018. This chart topping single also has grabbed the attention of pop star Justin Bieber, who posted several Instagram videos of him singing "Reckless Love" to his 100 million online followers. The videos were accompanied by a caption that read "God's Love is reckless and He loves you mad tons."
  50. ↑ Law, Jeannie (April 18, 2018). "Justin Bieber Leads Large Crowds at Coachella in Surprise Worship Set". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Pop star Justin Bieber was not on the bill of performers for the popular music festival Coachella taking place this week in Indio, California. However, he graced the stage this year with a surprise worship set for concert attendees. ... Bieber's acoustic set included Cory Asbury's No.1 song "Reckless Love," which topped Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart, and he also made an emotional heart cry singing Mosaic MSC's hit song "Tremble."
  51. ↑ "Justin Bieber Sings At Coachella: Performs At Church Event – Hollywood Life". Hollywood Life. Penske Business Media. April 18, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Justin Bieber’s back! JB gave a surprise, intimate performance at Coachella for some devout fans after a long hiatus following the end of the ‘Purpose’ tour. ... So, Justin performed at a City church event in Indio, singing two Christian worship songs: “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury, and “Tremble” by Mosaic MSC.
  52. ↑ Jones, Marcus (April 16, 2018). "Justin Bieber leads worship at music festival". Premier. Retrieved May 5, 2018. Popstar Justin Bieber has made an impromptu appearance at the famous Coachella music festival to lead worship at a side event. While not appearing on the official line-up, videos appeared online showing him singing worship songs Reckless Love and Tremble at Churchome alongside a guitarist at the festival in California.
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  57. ↑ Yap, Timothy (July 18, 2018). "New Wine Worship "You Restore My Soul" Album Review : Exclusives : Hallels". Hallels. Retrieved July 27, 2018. Abi Johnson, one of the key worship leaders, has a gorgeous smokey alto that calls to mind Brooke Ligertwood. She gets to lead Chris McClarney's "Yes and Amen" and Cory Asbury's "Reckless Love." In both instances, she passes with honors.
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