John Legend's "Ordinary People": The Untold Story of a Breakout Hit

John Legend reveals the unexpected journey of his hit song "Ordinary People." The soulful singer recently shared the story behind his breakout hit, explaining how it was originally intended for the Black Eyed Peas. "I started writing it with the Black Eyed Peas because I was close with will.i.am," Legend revealed. He continued, "It was supposed to be for them, but I decided I wanted to keep it and try to write a solo song." Legend wrote the song while on tour with Kanye West, possibly in the UK. "We were going through Europe and the UK, so I probably wrote some of it in the UK." The song's success was further boosted by a Chicago radio station that embraced the track, propelling it to national recognition. Legend's candid account provides a fascinating insight into the music industry and the unpredictable path to success.