Something I Need in the United Kingdom on December 14, with a physical equivalent being released three days later. "Something I Need" was produced by American recording artist John Ryan, who has previously worked with One Direction. All proceeds from the single will go to the children's charity organisation Together for Short Lives. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it the Christmas number one. On December 12, 2014, the winner's singles for each of the three finalists of eleventh series of "The X Factor" were revealed. Haenow and Fleur East would record "Something I Need", whilst Andrea
I Was Gonna Cancel Beyoncé's 'Green Light' only serves to remind that there are artists who are currently doing this much better." Pop Reviewer was less favorable, giving the single a 2 star rating stating "There is no essence of classic Kylie to be found here, just an abundance of emotionless singing" Prior to releasing the music video for "I Was Gonna Cancel" Minogue released a lyrics video which has garnered over 570,000 views on YouTube. The accompanying music video was shot by Dimitri Basil and choreographed by Rafael Bonachela in Melbourne, Australia while Minogue was attending the Logie Awards of 2014. The video