“Impossible” was the Christmas number one for 2012. James’ cover of “Impossible” debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, and earned the largest first week sales for that year, also becoming the best selling single of 2012 in the Republic of Ireland. Sales for James Arthur’s cover of “Impossible” were over 187,000 during its first 24 hours on sale, making James X Factor history with him being the winner with the fastest sales. Profits from all CD sales and downloads of the song goes to the charity Together for Short Lives, a charity that works with children with conditions that threaten or limit their lives. I knew that I might have to tell embarrassing stories about myself, but I might help someone realize ‘Okay, if Shontelle can figure it out, then I’ll be alright.’ It’s not the end of the world - you can move on, and this song is going to help you find the strength somehow.” James Arthur covered “Impossible” in the ninth season of the X Factor final, and released the song for sale after he was declared the season’s winner. I know that a lot of people have a similar story and sometimes you need to feel like you’re not alone.
I just wanted to put a song out that gave people hope - things may not work out the way you want them to, but you can move past it and everything is going to be okay. Shontelle told J-14 Magazinethat: “I really felt like ballads were missing from radio for a minute, and I knew that there was no song out there for heartbroken people. “Impossible” was originally written for and performed by Barbadian Pop and R&B singer Shontelle.
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