{{Short description|2010 single by Christina Aguilera}} {{Good article}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}} {{Infobox song | name = Not Myself Tonight | cover = Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight (single).png | alt = | border = yes | type = single | artist = Christina Aguilera | album = Bionic | released = {{start date|2010|4|6}} | recorded = 2009 | studio = * The Red Lips Room (Beverly Hills, CA)<ref name="Credits">{{Cite AV media notes |title=Bionic |others=Christina Aguilera |year=2010 |type=liner notes |publisher=RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment}}</ref> * The Boom Boom Room (Burbank, CA)<ref name="Credits"/> | venue = | genre = {{hlist|Electropop|electro-R&B|dance-pop}} | length = {{duration|m=3|s=5}} | label = {{hlist|RCA|Sony Music}} | writer = {{hlist|Greg Curtis|Ester Dean|Jamal Jones|Jason Perry}} | producer = Polow da Don | prev_title = Keeps Gettin' Better | prev_year = 2008 | next_title = Woohoo | next_year = 2010 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|wt-tHcQR67Y|"Not Myself Tonight"}}}} }} "'''Not Myself Tonight'''" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera for her sixth studio album ''Bionic'' (2010). It was released by RCA Records as the lead single from the album on April 6, 2010. Produced by Jamal Jones a.k.a. Polow da Don and co-written in collaboration with Greg Curtis, Ester Dean and Jason Perry, "Not Myself Tonight" is an electropop, electro-R&B and dance-pop song, which explores Aguilera's adoption of different personas on the dance floor.
"Not Myself Tonight" received mixed to positive reviews from contemporary music critics: some of whom praised the song's musical style, while others criticized its lyrics. Internationally, the song reached Top-5 peaks in Hungary and Japan, while reaching Top-15 in Canada, Scotland, Italy and the United Kingdom. Elsewhere, the song peaked inside the Top-40 in a total of 21 countries, including the United States where it peaked at number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Additionally, the song peaked at number one on the Dance Club Songs chart. The single was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments exceeding 35,000 copies in Australia.
An accompanying music video for "Not Myself Tonight" was directed by Hype Williams, and was released on April 28, 2010. Serving as an homage to the music video for Madonna's "Express Yourself", the video was S&M-themed. To promote the song, Aguilera performed "Not Myself Tonight" at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, ''VH1 Storytellers'' and ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', amongst others.
==Background and release== {{Quote box|width=22em||align=right|style=padding:8px|quote="This song was just me and Ester [Dean] freestyling one day as another friend of mine was jumping and dancing around the studio. Christina's people reached out and asked if I had anything hot for her. I sent this, which happened to fit the fresh, different angle Christina told me she wanted to hit people with on this album."|source=— Songwriter and producer Polow da Don on "Not Myself Tonight".<ref name="radioembraces">{{cite magazine|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GDjZ3T6aMAApsFR?format=jpg&name=large|title='Bionic' Woman – Radio Embraces Christina Aguilera's New Single 'Not Myself Tonight'|magazine=Billboard|first=Gail|last=Mitchell|date=April 10, 2010|via=Twitter|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240218100203/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GDjZ3T6aMAApsFR?format=jpg&name=large|archive-date=February 18, 2024|access-date=February 18, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>}} After the birth of her son, Max Bratman, Aguilera stated in an interview with Ryan Seacrest that her forthcoming album would include a totally new aspect of herself as an artist, because of the pregnancy with her son.<ref name="People">{{cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Alondra |title=Christina Aguilera's First Appearance Since Baby |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20176435,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209022322/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20176435,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 9, 2008 |work=People|date=February 12, 2008|access-date=July 30, 2008}}</ref> During an interview with ''People'' in 2008, Aguilera stated that she was going to start recording new material for her forthcoming album at her home in Beverly Hills.<ref name="MTV2">{{cite web |title=Avril Stands Up For Britney Spears |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581578/20080214/lavigne_avril.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080218083347/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581578/20080214/lavigne_avril.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 18, 2008 |publisher=MTV News|date=February 14, 2008 |access-date=July 30, 2007}}</ref> Aguilera listened to a lot of electronic music during her pregnancy, and she was inspired to include the genre on ''Bionic''.<ref name="idolator1">{{cite web|url=http://idolator.com/5463152/six-bionic-revelations-from-christina-aguileras-interview-with-ryan-seacrest|title=Six 'Bionic' Revelations From Christina Aguilera's Interview With Ryan Seacrest|work=Idolator|date=March 31, 2010|first=Robbie|last=Daw|access-date=July 17, 2013|archive-date=July 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731161151/http://idolator.com/5463152/six-bionic-revelations-from-christina-aguileras-interview-with-ryan-seacrest|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="todayshow">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1641039/christina-aguilera-brings-new-songs-classic-hits-today-show.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216164551/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1641039/christina-aguilera-brings-new-songs-classic-hits-today-show.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2011|title=Christina Aguilera Brings New Songs, Classic Hits To 'Today' Show|publisher=MTV News|first=James|last=Dinh|date=June 8, 2010|access-date=July 18, 2013}}</ref>
Aguilera originally considered servicing the track "Glam" as the lead single from ''Bionic''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629061/christina-aguilera-new-album-about-future.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609045450/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629061/christina-aguilera-new-album-about-future.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2011|title=Christina Aguilera Says New Album, Bionic, 'Is About The Future'|first=James|last= Dinh|publisher=MTV News|date=January 5, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> However, after the conclusion of a day-long countdown on her website on March 23, 2010, it was announced that "Not Myself Tonight" would be released as the official lead single instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/christina-aguilera-fires-up-website-announces-big-news-about-bionic-1927653.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328180927/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/christina-aguilera-fires-up-website-announces-big-news-about-bionic-1927653.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 28, 2010|title=Christina Aguilera fires up website, announces "big news" about 'Bionic'|newspaper=The Independent|date=March 24, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> The single cover was simultaneously released, featuring a black-and-white image depicting Aguilera as a devil, dressed in a black leather suit with devil ears and a tail.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on/posts/look-christina-aguilera-has-the-devil-inside|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517132734/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on/posts/look-christina-aguilera-has-the-devil-inside|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 17, 2014|title=Christina Aguilera unveils Not Myself Tonight single artwork|work=HitFix|date=March 23, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014|first=Melinda|last=Newman}}</ref> Tamar Anitai from MTV Buzzworthy compared Aguilera's look on the cover to Madonna and Lady Gaga.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/03/23/christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight-cover/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325011231/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/03/23/christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight-cover/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2010|title=Christina Aguilera Channels The Devil On Her 'Not Myself Tonight' Cover|first=Tamar|last=Anitai|publisher=MTV Buzzworthy|date=March 23, 2010|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> The lyrics of "Not Myself Tonight" were released the following day,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a210461/aguilera-releases-lyrics-to-new-single.html|title=Aguilera releases lyrics to new single|first=Robert |last=Copsey|website=Digital Spy|date=March 24, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> and an eighteen-second snippet of the song was previewed on March 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/thesound/a210864/so-this-new-christina-single.html|title=So, this new Christina single...|first=Nick|last=Levine|website=Digital Spy|date=March 26, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> On March 30, the track was streamed in its entirety through Aguilera's official website.<ref name="releases">{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/13444|title=New Christina Aguilera Album "Bionic" Out June 8th|first=Eugene|last=McCormick|newspaper=The Cleveland Leader|date=March 25, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005849/http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/13444|archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> The single officially impacted US contemporary hit radio on April 6, 2010.<ref name="RadioFMQB">{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#2010|title=FMQB: Airplay Archive|work=FMQB|access-date=May 17, 2014|archive-date=December 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220103954/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Composition== {{listen | filename = Not Myself Tonight (Christina Aguilera song - sample).ogg | title = "Not Myself Tonight" | description = A 19 second sample of "Not Myself Tonight", an uptempo electropop, electro-R&B and dance-pop song with tribal house elements | pos = left | format = Ogg }} "Not Myself Tonight" is a "straight forward", uptempo electropop, electro-R&B and dance-pop song,<ref name="VibeAkon">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/akon-i-miss-old-christina-aguilera|title=Akon: 'I Miss The Old Christina Aguilera'|work=Vibe|first=Keith|last=Murphy|date=April 13, 2010|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref><ref name="DigitalSpyReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/review/a217241/christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight.html#~oEvNgAGeVZ5iuG|title=Christina Aguilera: 'Not Myself Tonight'|website=Digital Spy|first=Nick|last=Levine|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Daw |first1=Robbie |title=Christina Aguilera Premieres New Single "Not Myself Tonight" |url=https://www.idolator.com/5462231/christina-aguilera-premieres-new-single-not-myself-tonight?view-all |website=Idolator |access-date=April 7, 2020 |date=March 30, 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> which incorporates elements from tribal house.<ref name="billboardpremiere"/> Written in the key of G minor, it has a moderate tempo of 120 beats per minute.<ref name="sheet">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0084925|title=Christina Aguilera 'Not Myself Tonight' Music Sheet|date=June 25, 2010|publisher=Musicnotes.com. Peer International Corporation|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> Aguilera's vocals on the track span from the low-note of G<sub>3</sub> to the high-note of D<sub>5</sub>.<ref name="sheet"/> Aguilera opted to explore and create a "fresh, sexy feel using both electronic and organic elements with subject matter ranging from playful to introspective" in the track;<ref name="RollingStoneNotMyselfTonight">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/song-stories/not-myself-tonight-christina-aguilera|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621112934/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/song-stories/not-myself-tonight-christina-aguilera|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 21, 2012|title=Not Myself Tonight by Christina Aguilera|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> the track features "dripping" synthesizers, "pulsing" basslines and house drums in its instrumentation.<ref name=billboardnot>{{cite web|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-music-singles-idUSTRE6385FL20100409|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104080127/http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-music-singles-idUSTRE6385FL20100409|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2016|title=Billboard singles reviews: Christina Aguilera, 'Not Myself Tonight'|work=Billboard (via Reuters)|first=Michael |last=Menachem|date=April 9, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> Eric Henderson from ''Slant Magazine'' compared "Not Myself Tonight" to Britney Spears songs "Gimme More" and "If U Seek Amy" for having similar musical style.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/christina-aguilera-bionic/2139|title=Christina Aguilera: Bionic|first=Eric|last= Henderson|magazine=Slant Magazine|date=June 2, 2010|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref>
Lyrically, "Not Myself Tonight" talks about Aguilera adopting a new persona and new musical experiments.<ref name="RollingStone"/> At the beginning, Aguilera admits that "Tonight I'm feeling a little out of control".<ref name="billboardpremiere">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/958787/christina-aguilera-premieres-not-myself-tonight-single|title=Christina Aguilera Premieres 'Not Myself Tonight' Single|first=Monica|last= Herrera|magazine=Billboard|date=March 30, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref> At the pre-chorus, she sings "The old me's gone and I feel brand new, and if you don't like it, fuck you", which takes aim at anyone who dismisses her new style;<ref name="RollingStone">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/christina-aguilera-hits-the-dance-floor-with-not-myself-tonight-20100331|title=Christina Aguilera Hits the Dance Floor With Not Myself Tonight|first=Daniel |last=Kreps|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=March 31, 2010|access-date=March 17, 2014}}</ref><ref name="radioembraces"/> meanwhile, she declares her musical departure from her previous 1940s and 1950s inspired album ''Back to Basics'' (2006) at the chorus with the line, "I'm not myself tonight, tonight I'm not the same girl".<ref name="RollingStone"/> The song also evokes sexual theme,<ref name="VillageVoice">{{cite web|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2010-06-08/music/christina-aguilera-army-of-one/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613010032/http://www.villagevoice.com/2010-06-08/music/christina-aguilera-army-of-one|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 13, 2010|title=Christina Aguilera, Army Of One|work=The Village Voice|first=Drew|last=Hinshaw|date=June 8, 2010|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> with lyrics such as "I'm dancin' a lot, I'm takin' shots and I'm feelin' fine/ I'm kissin' all the boys and girls".<ref name="billboardpremiere"/> Writing for ''Billboard'' magazine, Michael Menachem opined that Aguilera channeled a "more 'Euro-glamorous' version" of her previous alter ego "Xtina", featured in her 2002 hit "Dirrty" from ''Stripped''.<ref name="billboardnot"/>
==Critical reception== {{song ratings |rev1=''Billboard'' |rev1score=(positive)<ref name=billboardnot/> |rev2=BBC |rev2score={{rating|3|5}}<ref name=BBCMusic/> |rev3=''The Village Voice'' |rev3score=(negative)<ref name ="VillageVoice"/> }} Upon its release, "Not Myself Tonight" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic picked "Not Myself Tonight" as one of the highlights from ''Bionic'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bionic-mw0001989957|title=Bionic - Christina Aguilera|first=Stephen|last=Erlewine|website=AllMusic|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref> while Michael Menachem from ''Billboard'' complimented Aguilera's vocal delivery and suggested that the track proved that "the current dance-pop craze would be incomplete without [Aguilera]".<ref name=billboardnot/> Digital Spy editor Nick Levine gave the single a four out of five stars rating, writing that "on first listen, it feels a bit too ordinary to be trailing such a potentially audacious long-player. However, after a few spins it becomes clear that this is far from a flop".<ref name="DigitalSpyReview"/> On a negative side, Mesfin Fekadu from ''The Boston Globe'' described the single as "mediocre at best."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/06/07/review_aguilera_has_an_identity_crisis_on_new_cd/|title=Review: Aguilera has an identity crisis on new CD|first=Mesfin|last= Fedaku|work=The Boston Globe|date=June 7, 2010|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref>
Sharon Dastur, program director of WHTZ New York, noted that "Christina definitely delivered on high expectation. It's well-produced, offering the tempo and energy that top 40 needs heading into spring, not to mention an amazing vocal."<ref name="radioembraces"/> Fraser McAlpine writing for BBC Music praised the song's composition yet criticized its lyrics for "[not] escaping the feeling that she's only getting up in our collective grill once again with the sexy and the [atti]'tude".<ref name="BBCMusic">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/legacy/chartblog/2010/05/christina_aguilera_not_myself.shtml|title=Chart Blog: Christina Aguilera - 'Not Myself Tonight'|publisher=BBC|first=Fraser|last=McAlpine|date=May 16, 2010|access-date=May 18, 2014|archive-date=May 17, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140517090243/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/legacy/chartblog/2010/05/christina_aguilera_not_myself.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> Gavin Martin from the ''Daily Mirror'' wrote that "Not Myself Tonight" "shows the post-natal Aguilera has pumped up her sex appeal. And, although her top-shelf strategy is hardly startling in its originality, it's accomplished with more class than her obvious competitors".<ref name="DailyMirror">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/the-ticket/2010/05/single-of-the-week-christina-a.html|title=Single of the week: Christina Aguilera – Not Myself Tonight|work=Daily Mirror|first=Gavin|last=Martin|date=May 21, 2010|access-date=May 18, 2014|archive-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211064210/http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/the-ticket/2010/05/single-of-the-week-christina-a.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On behalf of ''The Village Voice'', Drew Hinshaw criticized Aguilera's vocals and lyrics on the song.<ref name="VillageVoice"/> Likewise, Dan Martin from ''NME'' opined that with the new musical style of ''Bionic'' and its lead single, Aguilera had very little chance to explore her vocal ability.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/christina-aguilera/11355#QDULwJecB3RBPLFw.99|title=Album review: Christina Aguilera – 'Bionic' (RCA)|first=Dan |last=Martin|work=NME|date=June 7, 2010|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref> Writing for ''Drowned in Sound'', Richard Wink concerned that "Not Myself Tonight" showcased an "apparent identity crisis" that Aguilera experienced during the production of ''Bionic''; he questioned whether the alter ego "Xtina" was "the character that represents a freewheeling, risk taking, carefree party girl" or the contrasting "mask a desperate popstar wears when they are struggling to maintain relevance".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15438/reviews/4140199|title=Album Review: Christina Aguilera - Bionic|first=Richard|last=Wink|magazine=Drowned in Sound|date=June 7, 2010|access-date=March 18, 2014|archive-date=December 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216194740/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15438/reviews/4140199|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Retrospective commentary and impact === In his retrospective commentary on the album ''Bionic'', ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Glenn Rowley called "Not Myself Tonight" a "brashly sexual lead single".<ref name="BionicTen">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-little-dreamer-streaming-9397911/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200608185514/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9397911/christina-aguilera-little-dreamer-streaming|url-status=live|archive-date=June 8, 2020|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary & 'Little Dreamer' Is Now Available to Stream|first=Glenn|last=Rowley|magazine=Billboard|date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 8, 2020}}</ref> The ''Gay Times'' writer Daniel Megarry labelled the song as "an empowering feminist anthem that blended a new electropop sound with the attitude of Aguilera's ''Stripped'' era".<ref name="gaytimes">{{cite web|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/135734/10-years-on-christina-aguileras-bionic-proves-it-really-was-ahead-of-its-time/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200609152833/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/135734/10-years-on-christina-aguileras-bionic-proves-it-really-was-ahead-of-its-time/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2020|title=10 years on, Christina Aguilera's Bionic proves it really was ahead of its time|work=Gay Times|publisher=Gay Times Ltd.|first=Daniel|last=Megarry|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref> It was ranked as the 40th best song of 2010 by ''Digital Dream Door''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitaldreamdoor.com/mobile/rock/year-songs/songs-2010.html|title=100 Greatest Songs from 2010|work=Digital Dream Door|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241205130324/https://digitaldreamdoor.com/mobile/rock/year-songs/songs-2010.html|archive-date=December 5, 2024|access-date=December 5, 2024}}</ref> Christopher Rosa from ''The Celebrity Cafe'' placed it at number nine on the list of Aguilera's ten best songs ever, calling it a "thumping, glittery synth sashay".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/02/beautiful-fighter-christina-aguilera-s-10-best-songs|title=The 'Beautiful' 'Fighter': Christina Aguilera's 10 Best Songs|work=The Celebrity Cafe|first=Christopher|last=Rosa|date=February 28, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141021082632/http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/02/beautiful-fighter-christina-aguilera-s-10-best-songs|archive-date=October 21, 2014|access-date=August 6, 2024}}</ref> According to Kelley Dunlap of BuzzFeed, "Not Myself Tonight" influenced Beyoncé's 2013 song "Drunk in Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelleydunlap/christina-aguliera-was-the-2000s-most-influencial-pop-star|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200406103311/https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelleydunlap/christina-aguliera-was-the-2000s-most-influencial-pop-star|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 6, 2020|title=Proof Christina Aguilera Was The Most Influential Pop Star Of The '00s|publisher=BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed, Inc.|first=Kelley|last=Dunlap|date=November 11, 2014|access-date=July 15, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, the British magazine ''i-D'' ranked the song on a list of the Best Pop Comebacks of the 21st Century.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i-d.co/article/the-best-pop-music-comebacks-of-the-21st-century-so-far/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201113095851/https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/akdgmb/the-best-pop-music-comebacks-of-the-21st-century-so-far|url-status=live|archive-date=November 13, 2020|title=Best pop comebacks of the 21st century so far, ranked|work=i-D|publisher=Vice Media Group LLC|date=November 12, 2020|first=Douglas|last=Greenwood|access-date=November 13, 2020}}</ref> Mike Wass from the ''Idolator'' ranked "Not Myself Tonight" at number three on his list of Aguilera's forty best songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7916756/christina-aguileras-40-best-songs|title=Christina Aguilera's 40 Best Songs|work=Idolator|first=Mike|last=Wass|date=December 18, 2020|access-date=August 22, 2023}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> LGBTQ-related website Queer.pl called it a "gay classic".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://queer.pl/artykul/206846/europride-2023-teczowy-koncert-christiny-aguilery-na-malcie-recenzja-spektakularnego-i-queerowego-widowiska|title=EuroPride 2023: tęczowy koncert Christiny Aguilery na Malcie. Recenzja spektakularnego i queerowego widowiska|publisher=Queer.pl. Queermedia|date=September 26, 2023|first=Albert|last=Nowicki|language=Polish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926122355/https://queer.pl/artykul/206846/europride-2023-teczowy-koncert-christiny-aguilery-na-malcie-recenzja-spektakularnego-i-queerowego-widowiska|archive-date=September 26, 2023|access-date=September 28, 2023|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref>
== Chart performance == During its first week on U.S. radio, "Not Myself Tonight" became the most added song on Mainstream Top 40 (886 plays in its first six days) and Rhythmic Radio stations in the United States,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1208855/radio-hot-for-christina-aguilera-single|title=Radio Hot For Christina Aguilera Single|magazine=Billboard|first=Gail|last=Mitchell|date=April 7, 2010|access-date=January 1, 2015|archive-date=August 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813194723/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1208855/radio-hot-for-christina-aguilera-single|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="radioembraces"/> debuting at number 27 on the Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) chart.<ref name=debut/> Digitally, it sold 77,000 copies in its first week, entering the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart at number 23, becoming Aguilera's third solo highest chart debut behind 2008's "Keeps Gettin' Better", which debuted at number 7, and 2006's "Ain't No Other Man", which opened at number 19.<ref name=debut>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/958519/bob-weaves-way-to-hot-100-no-1-glee-generates-more-debuts |first=Silvio |last=Pietroluongo|title=B.o.B Weaves Way To Hot 100 No. 1; 'Glee' Generates More Debuts |magazine=Billboard |date=April 22, 2010 |access-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> According to Nielsen BDS, the song reached a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 audience of 11.8 million after a week of airplay.<ref name="radioembraces"/> "Not Myself Tonight" became a success on the Hot Dance Club Songs, peaking atop the chart.<ref name="DanceClub"/> The single became an airplay hit in the US soon after its premiere, and it was the number one most requested song at WHTZ (Z100) New York.<ref name="radioembraces"/> As of March 2011, the single has sold 368,000 copies in the US.<ref name="Sales">{{cite magazine|last=Gallo|first=Phil|title=Christina Aguilera To Be Judge on NBC's 'The Voice'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472788/christina-aguilera-to-be-judge-on-nbcs-the-voice|access-date=February 8, 2014|magazine=Billboard|date=March 2, 2011}}</ref>
The track managed to peak at number 11 and 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, respectively.<ref name="Canada"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/christina%20aguilera/|title=Christina Aguilera – Official Charts|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=February 8, 2014}}</ref> In the UK, however, the single spent just six weeks in the top 100, with a chart run of 12–24–39–64–48–83. In Australia, "Not Myself Tonight" debuted and peaked at number 22, remaining at its peak position for a further week.<ref name=aria/> Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the single charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and managed to remain on the chart for only one week.<ref name=nz/> The single fared better in South Korea, debuting at number 4 on the Gaon International Digital Chart,<ref>{{cite news|title=Gaon Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=E¤t_week=17¤t_year=2010&chart_Time=week|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222084056/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=E¤t_week=17¤t_year=2010&chart_Time=week|archive-date=February 22, 2014}}</ref> and later peaking at number three.<ref name=gaon1>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/chart_list.gaon?Search_str=Christina|title=Christina Aguilera 에 대한 검색결과 입니다|publisher=Gaon Chart|language=Korean|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130501214153/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/chart_list.gaon?Search_str=Christina|archive-date=May 1, 2013|access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref> In Japan, it peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/299251/christina-aguilera/chart?f=848|title=Christina Aguilera Chart History (Japan Hot 100)|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Billboard Media, LLC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328215624/https://www.billboard.com/artist/299251/christina-aguilera/chart?f=848|archive-date=March 28, 2016|access-date=January 3, 2022}}</ref>
==Music video== === Background and development === The music video for "Not Myself Tonight" was filmed from April 7 to 9, 2010, in Los Angeles, directed by Hype Williams.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638043/20100429/aguilera_christina.jhtml |title=Christina Aguilera Gets Her Dominatrix On For 'Not Myself Tonight' Video |publisher=MTV News |date=April 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502224258/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638043/20100429/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-date=May 2, 2010|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> It officially premiered on Vevo on April 30, 2010.<ref name="MTVNewsVideo">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1638152/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-recalls-her-dirrty-days/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111122314/http://www.mtv.com/news/1638152/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-recalls-her-dirrty-days/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 11, 2014 |title=Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight' Recalls Her 'Dirrty' Days|publisher=MTV News|date=April 30, 2010|first=Gif|last=Kaufman |access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> On working with Williams and the new looks she developed in the video, Aguilera stated, "...someone with that much of a catalog under his belt and success as a video maker, he's like a legend. So again entering into the collaborating factor, I didn't know what to expect ... and he's probably thinking the same about me. And when we walked away from working with each other, it was just a love connection. I wanted to maintain and keep consistent with the look of the album packaging and book, and I really wanted to keep all that in line, and so he really paid attention, and I think it's really iconic and classic. We totally made magic together on a creative level, it was absolutely amazing. He really got in and listened to where my music was at".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638716/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Made 'Magic' With Hype Williams For 'Not Myself Tonight'|publisher=MTV News|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=May 5, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511090827/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638716/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-date=May 11, 2010}}</ref>
thumb|right|300px|In the video for "Not Myself Tonight" ''(left)'', Aguilera paid tribute to Madonna's visual for "Express Yourself" ''(right)''.<ref name="ExpressMyselfUK"/> Aguilera revealed that some of the inspiration for the music video came from her work in ''Burlesque'', stating, "There is dancing, and I learned so much also as a dancer doing the ''Burlesque'' film, moving my body in ways that were, I feel, never as precise before [...] I really fell in love and I adapted that in the dancing for 'Not Myself Tonight', but it was really, really fun to take what I learned from the movie."<ref name="MTV5">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638733/20100507/story.jhtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129191442/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638733/20100507/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2013|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight' Moves Inspired By 'Burlesque'|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=May 10, 2010|access-date=May 10, 2010|work=MTV News}}</ref> She further elaborated, "A lot of that [video] was based on my visual inspiration. I took Hype into my salon area in my home ... it's like my creative den. He took the ideas and then took other ideas and related to the ideas, and it just was really iconic imagery."<ref name="MTV5"/> The video itself features a strong sexual theme with scenes of S&M and bondage, as well as scenes in a church and several prestigious-looking buildings. Aguilera wore several hairstyles and outfits, including many which were dominatrix-style.<ref name="TVGUIDE">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Christina-Aguilera-Video-1017952.aspx?rss=breakingnews&partnerid=imdb&profileid=01|title=X-tina's New Music Video Borders on X-Rated|first=Gina|last=DiNunno|date=April 30, 2010|access-date=July 14, 2012|work=TV Guide|publisher=Seattle University}}</ref> Make-up artist Kristofer Buckle, who worked on the set of the video, said that Aguilera "wanted to push it" during the shooting.<ref name="intervmag">{{cite web|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/not-myself-tonight-christina-aguilera#_|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322183048/https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/not-myself-tonight-christina-aguilera#_|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2012|title=Behind the Look: Christina Aguilera is Not Herself|work=Interview|publisher=Crystal Ball Media|date=May 24, 2010|access-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>
As Aguilera performs the song, she adopts identities of many different personas, including a sex kitten.<ref name="intervmag"/><ref name="rapup">{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2010/04/29/video-christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503212849/https://www.rap-up.com/2010/04/29/video-christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 3, 2010|title=Video: Christina Aguilera – 'Not Myself Tonight'|work=Rap-Up|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref><ref name="vigcit">{{cite web|url=https://vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-more-illuminati-music/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622140749/https://vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-more-illuminati-music/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2019|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight': More Illuminati Music|work=The Vigilant Citizen|date=May 16, 2010|access-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref> She kisses a bound female dancer portrayed by Jenna Dewan, which reflects the song's lyrics ("I'm kissing all the boys and the girls"),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1639131/channing-tatum-is-all-good-with-wife-kissing-christina-aguilera-in-not-myself-tonight/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304175636/http://www.mtv.com/news/1639131/channing-tatum-is-all-good-with-wife-kissing-christina-aguilera-in-not-myself-tonight/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2015|title=Channing Tatum Is 'All Good' With Wife Kissing Christina Aguilera In 'Not Myself Tonight'|publisher=MTV|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=May 13, 2010|access-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/Christina-aguilera-not-myself-tonight-lyrics|title=Christina Aguilera – Not Myself Tonight Lyrics|publisher=Genius. Genius Media Group Inc.|access-date=July 14, 2021}}</ref> and is being surrounded by look-alikes whom she dominates.<ref name="vigcit"/> The singer is seen wearing a special, glamorous eye clamps — in a scene which echoes Stanley Kubrick's dystopian film ''A Clockwork Orange'', according to the entertainment industry-related website ''The Vigilant Citizen''.<ref name="vigcit"/> The video features a church orgy<ref name="rapup"/> and a clothes-burning scene which was likely inspired by George Michael's music video for "Freedom! '90".<ref name="MTV1"/><ref name="vigcit"/>
According to Aguilera, the music video of "Not Myself Tonight" is a tribute to Madonna, citing her music videos as its major influence, most notably "Express Yourself" (1989).<ref name="ExpressMyselfUK">{{cite news|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ik9afi/christina-aguilera-was-inspired-by-madonna|title=Christina Aguilera Was Inspired By Madonna|date=June 2, 2010|publisher=MTV News UK|access-date=August 2, 2010}}</ref> She viewed the visual for "Express Yourself" as "really strong and empowering which [she] always try to incorporate through my expression of sexuality."<ref name="contactmusic">{{cite magazine|url=http://hub.contactmusic.com/news/aguilera-paid-tribute-to-madonna-in-new-promo_1143953|title=Aguilera 'Paid Tribute' To Madonna In New Promo|date=May 26, 2010|magazine=Contactmusic.com|access-date=December 31, 2014}}</ref> Several critics further noted that the S&M-inspired theme of the music video for "Not Myself Tonight" was also resembled other Madonna music videos such as "Human Nature" (1995) and "Like a Prayer" (1989).<ref name="TVGUIDE"/><ref name="MTV1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638192/20100430/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503103118/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638192/20100430/aguilera_christina.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 3, 2010|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet|first=James|last=Montgomery|date=April 30, 2010|access-date=April 30, 2014|work=MTV News}}</ref> MTV News' Gil Kaufman also opined that Aguilera recalled her "Dirrty" video for sharing the same sexual depiction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638152/20100430/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502005950/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638152/20100430/aguilera_christina.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 2, 2010|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight' Recalls Her 'Dirrty' Days|first=Gil|last=Kaufman|date=April 30, 2010|access-date=April 30, 2014|work=MTV News}}</ref>
=== Reception === The music video to "Not Myself Tonight" received mixed reviews from music critics. James Montgomery of MTV News called the video "jaw-dropping".<ref name="MTV1"/> Ericka Sóuter of ''Us Weekly'' praised the video, noting that it has "one diva and twelve fierce looks".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HJcYabUXcAE8Wft?format=jpg&name=medium|title=Christina’s Super Sexy Video!|work=Us Weekly|publisher=A360 Media, LLC|date=May 10, 2010|first=Ericka|last=Sóuter|via=Twitter|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/gZi7W|archive-date=May 29, 2026|access-date=May 29, 2026}}</ref> Tanner Stransky from ''Entertainment Weekly'' commented that the video was similar to visuals by Lady Gaga and Madonna, further noting that Aguilera "did indeed seem desperate" in the "unoriginal" clip, saying that "maybe she should have gone in a totally different direction to avoid comparisons".<ref name="EW">{{cite magazine|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/04/30/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-video/|title=Christina Aguilera's Not Myself Tonight Video|first=Tanner|last=Stransky|date=April 30, 2010|access-date=April 30, 2010|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|archive-date=June 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614025453/http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/04/30/christina-aguileras-not-myself-tonight-video/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On behalf of ''Rolling Stone'', Daniel Kreps stated that "Aguilera assumes no less than a dozen different guises, all scantily clad, ranging from carbon copies of Lady Gaga (borrowing heavily from her unique wardrobe), Madonna, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, the girls from Robert Palmer's 'Simply Irresistible' video and Michelle Pfeiffer's S&M-inspired Catwoman from ''Batman Returns''. Despite the video's attempt to shock, it's unlikely Aguilera will ever out-Gaga Gaga or out-controversy Madonna. ... Hopefully next time she steps in front of the lens she'll be more herself and less like everyone else".<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105225353/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/staff-blog/christina-aguilera-grabs-steamy-inspirations-for-not-myself-tonight-video-20100430|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/staff-blog/christina-aguilera-grabs-steamy-inspirations-for-not-myself-tonight-video-20100430|title=Christina Aguilera Grabs Steamy Inspirations for 'Not Myself Tonight' Video |magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-date=November 5, 2013|first=Daniel|last=Kreps|url-status=dead|date=April 30, 2010}}</ref> ''Idolator''<nowiki/>'s editor Mike Wass opined that "the Hype Williams’ directed video is equal parts fetish porn and high-fashion shoot".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7911293/christina-aguileras-legendary-bionic-looks?chrome=1|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200610092546/https://www.idolator.com/7911293/christina-aguileras-legendary-bionic-looks?chrome=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 10, 2020|title=Christina Aguilera's Legendary 'Bionic' Looks|work=Idolator|publisher=Hive Media|first=Mike|last=Wass|date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> ''NME'' ranked the "Not Myself Tonight" music video at number 8 on its list of the "50 Worst Music Videos Ever".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/list/50-worst-music-videos-ever/253198/page/5|title=50 Worst Music Videos Ever: Page 5|work=NME|access-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> Writing for the ''Gay Times'', Daniel Megarry believed the video was a clear tribute to Madonna but "its message was lost on critics".<ref name="gaytimes"/>
In May 2020, as a result of the "#JusticeforBionic" social media campaign, the song's music video reached number one positions on the iTunes Top 100 Videos charts in multiple countries, including France, Spain, and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chartsmusic.fr/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200514144045/https://www.chartsmusic.fr/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 14, 2020|title=ChartsMusic − Top iTunes en temps réel|work=ChartsMusic|language=fr|date=May 14, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/xtina_esp/status/1261050053252329474|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200515182051/https://twitter.com/xtina_esp/status/1261050053252329474|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 15, 2020|title=#1 in Spain! #NOTMYSELFTONIGHT|publisher=Twitter|date=May 14, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popvortex.com/music/charts/top-music-videos.php|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200513205119/http://www.popvortex.com/music/charts/top-music-videos.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 13, 2020|title=iTunes Top 40 Music Videos − May 13 2020|publisher=PopVortex. Apple Inc.|date=May 13, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
==Live performances== Aguilera first performed the song live on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on May 7, 2010, in a black one-piece and long black trench coat with high boots, accompanied by green laser lights and smoke. Her dancers were dressed in ''Matrix''-like costumes. She ad-libbed several times during the performance, at one point explaining the song's concept, stating to the audience, "This song is all about letting go and expressing yourself!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638728/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Tells Oprah She Feels 'Superhuman' As A Mother|date=May 7, 2010|access-date=May 7, 2010|first=Eric|last=Ditzian|publisher=MTV News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511082645/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638728/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-date=May 11, 2010}}</ref> On June 8, 2010, Aguilera performed the song on ''The Today Show''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/06/08/christina-aguilera-today/|title=Christina Aguilera sings for 'Today' show: Watch here|date=June 8, 2010|access-date=June 14, 2010|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first=Simon|last=Vozick-Levinson}}</ref> She also performed the song on ''Live with Regis and Kelly'' on June 10, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/5533042/christina-aguilera-rocks-out-not-myself-tonight-on-regis-and-kelly|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150115092236/http://www.idolator.com/5533042/christina-aguilera-rocks-out-not-myself-tonight-on-regis-and-kelly|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 15, 2015|title=Christina Aguilera Rocks On 'Live With Regis and Kelly'|publisher=Idolator|first=Robbie|last=Daw|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=January 10, 2015}}</ref> and as a part of her concert on CBS's ''The Early Show'' on June 11, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/christina-aguilera-rocks-the-early-show-stage/ |title=Christina Aguilera Rocks the "Early Show" Stage|publisher=CBS News|date= June 11, 2010|access-date=June 11, 2010}}</ref> Aguilera performed "Not Myself Tonight" in a medley with "Bionic" and "Woohoo" at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/06/07/christina-aguilera-bionic-not-myself-tonight-woohoo-performance-2010-mtv-movie-awards-videos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610233034/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/06/07/christina-aguilera-bionic-not-myself-tonight-woohoo-performance-2010-mtv-movie-awards-videos|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 10, 2010|title=Watch Christina Aguilera Perform 'Bionic,' 'Not Myself Tonight' And 'Woohoo' At The 2010 MTV Movie Awards|first=Tamar|last=Antai|date=June 7, 2010|access-date=June 14, 2010|publisher=MTV Buzzworthy}}</ref> The song was also included on Aguilera's set for ''VH1 Storytellers''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/5535992/christina-aguilera-gets-emotional-on-vh1-storytellers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101103935/http://www.idolator.com/5535992/christina-aguilera-gets-emotional-on-vh1-storytellers|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 1, 2013|title=Christina Aguilera Gets Emotional On 'VH1 Storytellers'|first=Becky|last=Bain|publisher=Idolator|date=June 14, 2010|access-date=January 10, 2015}}</ref>
Aguilera performed "Not Myself Tonight" on numerous occasions throughout the years, like the Justin Timberlake's all-star benefit show in Las Vegas in October 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2010/oct/24/justin-timberlake-spells-it-out-and-so-do-we/|title=At all-star show, Justin Timberlake spells it out, and so do we|work=Las Vegas Sun|publisher=Greenspun Media Group|first=John|last=Katsilometes|date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428171352/https://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2010/oct/24/justin-timberlake-spells-it-out-and-so-do-we/|archive-date=April 28, 2023|access-date=April 28, 2023|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> the Mawazine Festival in Morocco in May 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://8gossip.com/2016/05/29/xtina-travels-to-morocco-to-perform-at-the-mawazine-festival-slays-in-the-process/|title=Xtina Travels To Morocco To Perform At The Mawazine Festival; Slays In The Process|date=May 29, 2016|work=8Gossip|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160529095552/http://8gossip.com/2016/05/29/xtina-travels-to-morocco-to-perform-at-the-mawazine-festival-slays-in-the-process/|archive-date=May 29, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2023}}</ref> and at the Black Sea Arena in Georgia in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/christina-aguilera/2016/black-sea-arena-batumi-georgia-63fcbecf.html|title=Christina Aguilera Concert Setlist at Black Sea Arena, Batumi on July 30, 2016|publisher=Setlist.fm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230428170950/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/christina-aguilera/2016/black-sea-arena-batumi-georgia-63fcbecf.html|archive-date=April 28, 2023|access-date=April 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://christinaaguilera.com.pl/2016/07/zdjeciavideo-koncert-w-gruzji-relacja/|title=Zdjęcia/Video: Koncert w Gruzji – Relacja|work=Christina Aguilera|date=July 31, 2016|language=Polish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917010744/http://christinaaguilera.com.pl/2016/07/zdjeciavideo-koncert-w-gruzji-relacja/|archive-date=September 17, 2016|access-date=April 23, 2023}}</ref> In 2019, the ''Bionic'' single was included in the setlist for Aguilera's Vegas residency The Xperience. It was one of the two opening songs, along with "Your Body".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7790504/christina-aguilera-launches-the-xperience-residency-see-the-setlist?chrome=1|title=Christina Aguilera Launches 'The Xperience' Residency: See The Setlist|work=Idolator|date=June 1, 2019|first=Mike|last=Nied|publisher=Hive Media|access-date=April 28, 2023}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The song was selected as a show opener for the singer's second concert residency Christina Aguilera at Voltaire (2023–2024), performed by Aguilera in a "mountainous gown" and a double-strand diamond necklace.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/christina-aguilera-las-vegas-residency-style-photos-8421371|title=Christina Aguilera Rings in 2024 with Las Vegas Residency — See All Her Showstopping Looks|work=People|publisher=Dotdash Meredith|date=January 2, 2024|first=Jackie|last=Fields|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240223160200/https://people.com/christina-aguilera-las-vegas-residency-style-photos-8421371|archive-date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Impact and legacy== A remix of "Not Myself Tonight" was featured in Christian Dior's "Cruise" fashion show in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSZDOjD2lA|title=Christian Dior's Cruise, 2011 Full Fashion Show|date=November 27, 2011 |publisher=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807092510/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSZDOjD2lA|archive-date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/muglerize/status/1712287449953804505|title=Jeremy Healy Remixing Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight' with Björk's 'Bachelorette' (...)|publisher=X (formerly known as Twitter). X Corp.|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240807090809/https://x.com/muglerize/status/1712287449953804505|archive-date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was used in the 2023 Netflix comedy drama series ''Glamorous'', starring Kim Cattrall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://netflixlife.com/2023/06/22/glamorous-soundtrack-songs-featured-season-1-episode/|title=Glamorous soundtrack: All of the songs featured in season 1 by episode|work=Netflix Life|publisher=FanSided/Minute Media|first=Reed|last=Gaudens|date=June 22, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230622182333/https://netflixlife.com/2023/06/21/sleeping-dog-synopsis-sleeping-dog-netflix/|archive-date=June 22, 2023|access-date=June 22, 2023}}</ref> Farrah Moan paid tribute to Aguilera's attire from the "Not Myself Tonight" music video in a 2019 episode of ''Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen'', where Aguilera also appeared as a guest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJzjGrrcjVE|title=Which Draguilera Queen Will Christina Aguilera Choose? – WWHL|work=Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen|via=YouTube|date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228023710/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJzjGrrcjVE|archive-date=February 28, 2023|access-date=November 14, 2024|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://toofab.com/2019/01/31/christina-aguilera-wwhl-the-voice-eminem-swing-at-pink-andy-cohen-shade-pink-r-kelly/|title=Christina Aguilera Shades 'The Voice' and Eminem, Says She Never Took a Swing at Pink|work=TooFab|publisher=EHM Productions, Inc.|date=January 31, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241114145038/https://toofab.com/2019/01/31/christina-aguilera-wwhl-the-voice-eminem-swing-at-pink-andy-cohen-shade-pink-r-kelly/|archive-date=November 14, 2024|access-date=November 14, 2024}}</ref> Similarly, Dorit Kemsley referenced Aguilera's "Not Myself Tonight" dress during her appearance at the 47th People's Choice Awards ceremony, where the singer received the Music Icon Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/style/dorit-kemsley-wears-vintage-agent-provocateur-peoples-choice-awards/|title=Dorit Kemsley Channels Christina Aguilera in Vintage Agent Provocateur: See the Sizzling Look|work=People|publisher=Dotdash Meredith|date=December 8, 2021|first=Tristan|last=Balagtas|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250202152039/https://people.com/style/dorit-kemsley-wears-vintage-agent-provocateur-peoples-choice-awards/|archive-date=February 2, 2025|access-date=February 2, 2025}}</ref> The song was also performed by a contestant of a reality singing show ''Sing Your Face Off Thailand'' in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=528953947611455|title=จริตแรงแสงเร้าร้อน มาเต็มโซ่แซ่ กุญแจมือ (...)|publisher=Facebook. Meta Platforms|date=January 12, 2019|language=Thai|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240807090827/https://www.facebook.com/SingorSyncTH/videos/528953947611455/|archive-date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD8pDuXJcx4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718010630/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD8pDuXJcx4|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-07-18|title=Christina Aguilera − Not Myself Tonight, S3 ปอ อรรณพ − Sing Your Face Off 4, 12 ม.ค. 62|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> Swiss figure skater Sarah Meier choreographed a dance routine to "Not Myself Tonight" in a show titled ''All That Skate''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sZXI2BXDc|title=All That Skate Summer – Sarah Meier – Not Myself Tonight|date=August 13, 2011 |publisher=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807100036/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sZXI2BXDc|archive-date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kurtfiles.com/pics/viewpic.php?index=9&program=Not+Myself+Tonight+-+Sarah+Meier&event=2012%2FMedal+Winners+Open&search=tina|title=Event: 2012/Medal Winners Open, Program: Not Myself Tonight – Sarah Meier|work=The Kurt Files|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240807090801/https://kurtfiles.com/pics/viewpic.php?index=9&program=Not+Myself+Tonight+-+Sarah+Meier&event=2012%2FMedal+Winners+Open&search=tina|archive-date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== {| class="sortable wikitable" |- ! Year ! Ceremony ! Category ! Result ! Ref. |- | rowspan="2"| 2010 | EarOne Awards | Best Song | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://earone.com/christina-aguilera|title=Christina Aguilera – Profilo artista nel mondo della musica|publisher=EarOne. EARONE S.r.l|language=Italian|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250425150520/https://earone.com/christina-aguilera|archive-date=April 25, 2025|access-date=April 25, 2025}}</ref> |- | You Choice Awards | Video of the Year | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youchoiceawards.uphero.com/1_2_Video-Del-A-o.html|title=Video Del Año > YCA − You Choice Awards 2010|publisher=You Choice Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815051324/http://www.youchoiceawards.uphero.com/1_2_Video-Del-A-o.html |language=Spanish|access-date=October 19, 2023|archive-date=August 15, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youchoiceawards.uphero.com/1_13_THE-AWARDS-.html|title=The Awards > YCA − You Choice Awards 2010|publisher=You Choice Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425063525/http://www.youchoiceawards.uphero.com/1_13_THE-AWARDS-.html |language=Spanish|access-date=October 19, 2023|archive-date=April 25, 2012 }}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| 2011 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Most Watched Video of the Year | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=MMVA 2011 Nominees − MuchMusic Video Awards|url=http://mmva.muchmusic.com/nominees/|publisher=MuchMusic.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524054219/http://mmva.muchmusic.com/nominees/|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-date=May 24, 2011}}</ref> |- | J-Wave Awards | Song of the Year | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=2010 Tokyo Hot 100 Charts: Song of the Year|url=https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/tokiohot100/chart_2010/main.htm|publisher=J-Wave. J-Wave Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315233406/https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/tokiohot100/chart_2010/main.htm|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref> |- | Spetteguless Awards | Best Pop Song | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Spetteguless Awards 2011: ecco le nomination|url=https://www.spetteguless.it/2011/01/03/spetteguless-awards-2011-ecco-le-nomination/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200516104539/https://www.spetteguless.it/2011/01/03/spetteguless-awards-2011-ecco-le-nomination/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 16, 2020|publisher=Spetteguless.it|date=January 3, 2011|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref> |}
==Track listing and formats== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}
*'''Australian CD maxi single''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Clean Version) — 3:05 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Super Clean Version) — 3:05 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Main Version) — 3:05 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Instrumental) — 3:02 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Call Out Hook) — 0:17
*'''German and South Korean maxi single''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Main Version) — 3:05 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Mark Roberts Ultimix Dirty) — 4:52 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Radio Mix) — 3:31
*'''Digital download''' #"Not Myself Tonight" — 3:04
*'''Digital download (DJ Paulo Mixshow Remix)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (DJ Paulo Mixshow Remix) — 5:46
*'''Digital download (DJ Paulo Radio Remix)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (DJ Paulo Radio Remix) — 3:44
*'''Digital download (DJ Paulo Remix)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (DJ Paulo Remix) — 7:59
*'''Digital download (Laidback Luke Mixshow Edit)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Laidback Luke Mixshow Edit) — 5:03
*'''Digital download (Laidback Luke Radio Edit)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Laidback Luke Radio Edit) — 3:39 {{col-2}} *'''Digital download (EP)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" — 3:04 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Mark Roberts Ultimix) — 4:52 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Radio) — 3:31 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Video) — 3:06
*'''Digital download (The Remixes)''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Club Vocal) — 6:54 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Iberican Christina Beats) — 5:10 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Stereo Club) — 6:20 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Stereo Instrumental) — 6:20 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Radio) — 3:56 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Radio Instrumental) — 3:55 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Club) — 6:22 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Dub) — 6:24 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Mixshow) — 4:35 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Radio) — 3:31 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Mark Roberts Ultimix) — 4:52 #"Not Myself Tonight" — 3:04
*'''Digital download (The Remixes) [Radio Edits]''' #"Not Myself Tonight" (Chus & Ceballos Radio) — 3:56 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Jody den Broeder Radio) — 3:31 #"Not Myself Tonight" (Mark Roberts Ultimix) — 4:52 #"Not Myself Tonight" — 3:04 {{col-end}}
==Charts== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}
===Weekly charts=== {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" | Chart (2010) ! scope="col" | Peak<br />position |- {{singlechart|Australia|22|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|refname=aria|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Austria|26|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|refname=austria|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Flanders|24|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Wallonia Tip|9|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|refname=Wallonia|rowheader=true}} |- ! scope="row" | Brazil Dance (Crowley Broadcast Analysis)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hot100brasil.com/chtdance.html|title=Top 30 Dance Club Play for the Week Ending July 24, 2010|access-date=February 18, 2024|archive-date=February 18, 2024|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240218150205/http://www.hot100brasil.com/chtdance.html|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 7 |- {{singlechart|Billboardcanadianhot100|11|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true|refname=Canada}} |- {{singlechart|Billboardcanadahotac|11|artist=Christina Aguilera|rowheader=true|access-date=December 8, 2019}} |- {{single chart|CIS|100|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|songid=24350|rowheader=true|access-date=February 22, 2021|refname="cis"}} |- {{singlechart|Czech Republic|38|year=2010|week=17|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- ! scope="row" | Finland (The Official Finnish Download Chart)<ref name="Finland">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/christina+aguilera/not+myself+tonight|title=Christina Aguilera: Not Myself Tonight|publisher=IFPI Finland|language=fi|access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 29 |- ! scope="row"| Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40)<ref>{{cite web |title=2010/22. heti – Editors' Choice Top 40 slágerlista |url=https://slagerlistak.hu/editors-choice-radios-jatszasi-lista/2010/22 |publisher=MAHASZ|language=hu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250607162538/https://slagerlistak.hu/editors-choice-radios-jatszasi-lista/2010/22|archive-date=June 7, 2025|access-date=June 7, 2025}}</ref> | 21 |- ! scope="row" | Hungary (Single Top 10)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slagerlistak.hu/single-track-top-40-lista/2010/26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119154428/http://www.mahasz.hu/?menu=slagerlistak&menu2=archivum&lista=kislemez&ev=2010&het=26&submit_=Keres%E9s|url-status=live|archive-date=November 19, 2011|title=Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ – Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége|publisher=MAHASZ|language=hu|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 2 |- {{singlechart|Germany|24|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|songid=687497|year=2010|week=17|access-date=February 20, 2019|rowheader=true|refname=Germany}} |- !scope="row"|Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djcharts.de/jahrescharts2010/DBC/|title=Deutsche Black Charts – Jahrescharts 2010|publisher=Deutsche Black Charts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120060108/http://www.djcharts.de/jahrescharts2010/DBC/|access-date=May 21, 2020|archive-date=November 20, 2011}}</ref> | align="center" | 14 |- !scope="row"|Global Dance Tracks (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/dgl/|title= Christina Aguilera – Global Dance Songs |magazine= Billboard |access-date= November 28, 2019}}</ref> |align="center"|7 |- ! scope="row"| Italy (FIMI)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/archivio-classifiche-settimanali/archivio-classifiche-per-settimana/?tipo=2&anno=2010&settimana=15|title=Classifica settimanale WK 15|language=it|access-date=September 18, 2019}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| 12 |- !scope="row"|Italy (''Musica e dischi'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicaedischi.it/classifiche_archivio.php|title=Classifiche|work=Musica e dischi|language=it|access-date=June 3, 2022}} Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Not Myself Tonight".</ref> |align="center"|13 |- {{singlechart|Billboardjapanhot100|3|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|refname=Japan|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- ! scope="row" | Mexico Anglo (Monitor Latino)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/seacercajuangabrielalprimerlugarenlistadeexitosmusicales-499995.html|title=Se acerca Juan Gabriel al primer lugar en lista de éxitos musicales|language=Spanish|publisher=Vanguardia|date=2010-05-17|accessdate=2017-04-19}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| 9 |- !scope="row"| Mexico (''Billboard'' Ingles Airplay)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/min/|title=Christina Aguilera Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211211155854/https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/min/|archive-date=December 11, 2021|access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> |align="center"|12 |- {{singlechart|Dutch40|18|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|year=2010|week=17|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true|refname=Dutch}} |- {{singlechart|Dutch100|32|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 17, 2023|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|New Zealand|32|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|refname=nz|rowheader=true}} |- ! scope="row" | New Zealand Pop Airplay (Recorded Music NZ)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2873&Itemid=32|title=RadioScope100 − April 18 2010|publisher=RadioScope|date=April 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523125244/http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2873&Itemid=32|archive-date=May 23, 2010|access-date=May 15, 2023}}</ref> | align="center" | 29 |- ! scope="row" | Poland (Polish Airplay New)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/pozostale/archiwum.php?year=2010&typ=nowosci&idlisty=42#title|title=Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video|publisher=Polish Airplay New|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006150436/http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/pozostale/archiwum.php?year=2010&typ=nowosci&idlisty=42#title|archive-date=October 6, 2014|access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref> | align="center" | 5 |- ! scope="row" | Poland (Polish Airplay TV)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/pozostale/archiwum.php?year=2010&typ=tv&idlisty=96#title|title=Top 5 Airplay TV|publisher=Polish Video Chart |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006124427/http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/pozostale/archiwum.php?year=2010&typ=tv&idlisty=96#title|archive-date=October 6, 2014|access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> | align="center" | 3 |- ! scope="row" | Russia (2M)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.2m-online.ru/news/detail.php?ID=5655|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724033908/http://www.2m-online.ru/news/detail.php?ID=5655|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 24, 2011|title=Россия Top 25 >> 26-2010|publisher=2M|language=ru|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref> | align="center" | 12 |- !scope="row"|Scotland (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=May 27, 2025 |archive-date=May 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250527172337/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/20100516/41/ |publisher=Official Charts Company |title=Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart: 16 May 2010 – 22 May 2010 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/20100516/41/}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> | style="text-align:center;"|11 |- {{singlechart|Slovakia|12|year=2010|week=18|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true|refname=Slovakia}} |- !scope="row"|South Korea International (Gaon)<ref name="gaon1"/> | style="text-align:center;"|3 |- {{singlechart|Spain|32|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Sweden|34|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Switzerland|42|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- !scope="row"|UK Download (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/6/2010-05-22/|title=2010 Top 40 UK Single Downloads Archive – 22nd May 2010|publisher=The Official Charts Company|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120917195515/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/6/2010-05-22/|archive-date=September 17, 2012|access-date=May 15, 2023}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|10 |- {{singlechart|UK|12|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|date=2010-05-22|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true|refname=UK}} |- {{singlechart|Billboardhot100|23|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Billboarddanceclubplay|1|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true|refname=DanceClub}} |- {{singlechart|Billboardpopsongs|14|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=March 18, 2014|rowheader=true}} |- {{singlechart|Billboardrhythmic|38|artist=Christina Aguilera|song=Not Myself Tonight|access-date=April 21, 2015|rowheader=true}} |} {{col-2}}
===Year-end charts=== {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" | Chart (2010) ! scope="col" | Position |- !scope="row" |Brazil (Crowley)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maistocadas.mus.br/2010/|title=Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2010|date=April 3, 2018|publisher=Crowley Broadcast Analysis|accessdate=January 30, 2022}}</ref> | align="center"|99 |- ! scope="row"| Japan (Japan Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/japan-hot-100?begin=51&order=position|title=Japan Hot 100: 2010 Year-End|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 8, 2015|archive-date=March 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323143159/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/japan-hot-100?begin=51&order=position|url-status=dead}}</ref> | align="center"|72 |- ! scope="row" | Japan (RIAJ Digital Track Chart)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/release/2010/pdf/pr101220.pdf|title=レコード協会調べ 2009年12月16日～2010年12月14日「着うたフル(R)」 2010年有料音楽配信「年間チャート」（通称：レコ協チャート）|publisher=Recording Industry Association of Japan|date=December 20, 2010|language=ja|access-date=March 18, 2014|archive-date=April 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405164333/http://www.riaj.or.jp/release/2010/pdf/pr101220.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 72 |- ! scope="row"|Japan Adult Contemporary (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=adult_airplay_year&year=2010|title=Adult Contemporary Airplay|year=2010|work=Billboard Japan|access-date=January 30, 2026}}</ref> | 28 |- ! scope="row"| Japan Radio Songs (''Billboard Japan'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_airplay_year&year=2010|title=Billboard Japan Radio Songs – Year-End 2010|work=Billboard Japan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203706/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_airplay_year&year=2010|access-date=May 22, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> | align="center"|31 |- ! scope="row"| Lebanon (NRJ)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrjlebanon.com/onair/20-Archive.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208144600/http://www.nrjlebanon.com/onair/20-Archive.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 8, 2013|title=Archive: Top 100 of 2010|publisher=NRJ Lebanon|access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 23 |- ! scope="row"| Spain TV Airplay (PROMUSICAE)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.promusicae.org/files/listasanuales/radios/TOP%2020%202010-definitivo.pdf|title=TOP 20 TELEVISIÓN – AÑO 2010|publisher=Productores de Música de España|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514070852/http://www.promusicae.org/files/listasanuales/radios/TOP%2020%202010-definitivo.pdf|language=es|access-date=October 20, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2013}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 20 |- ! scope="row"| Taiwan (Hito Radio)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitoradio.com/newweb/chart_2.php?ch_year=2010&pageNum_rsList=1|title=年度百首單曲: 2010|publisher=Hit FM. Voice of Taipei Broadcasting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331065640/http://www.hitoradio.com/newweb/chart_2.php?ch_year=2010&pageNum_rsList=1|language=zh|access-date=June 20, 2020|archive-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 66 |- ! scope="row" | US Dance Club Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/hot-dance-club-play-songs?page=3&begin=31&order=position|title=Dance/Club Songs: 2010 Year-End Charts|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 18, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" | 40 |} {{col-end}}
==Certifications and sales== {{certification Table Top}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|title=Not Myself Tonight|artist=Christina Aguilera|award=Gold|relyear=2010|certyear=2010|access-date=March 18, 2014}} {{certification Table Entry|type=single|region=South Korea (Gaon)|artist=Christina Aguilera|title=Not Myself Tonight|certyear=2010|relyear=2010|nocert=true|salesamount=258,935|salesref=<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=E¤t_year=2010&chart_Time=year |title=Gaon - 2010 Year-end International Download Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |access-date=January 6, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015174122/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=E¤t_year=2010&chart_Time=year |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|nocert=true|salesamount=432,000|salesref=<ref name="Sales"/>}} {{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Region ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Format(s) ! scope="col" | Label(s) ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope=row| Italy | April 2, 2010 | rowspan="3"| Contemporary hit radio | Sony Music | align="center"| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.earone.it/radio_date/search/artist/history/christina%20aguilera/|title=Christina Aguilera EarOne {{!}} Radio Date, le novita musicali della settimana|publisher=EarOne|access-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| United States | April 6, 2010 | RCA | align="center"| <ref name="RadioFMQB"/> |- ! scope="row"| Russia | April 9, 2010 | rowspan="3"| Sony Music | align="center"| <ref name="cis"/> |- ! scope="row"| Australia | rowspan="3"| April 12, 2010 | rowspan="4"| Digital download | align="center"| <ref name="SingleDigital">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|title=Not Myself Tonight – Single by Christina Aguilera|publisher=iTunes Store (AU)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107035003/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|archive-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| New Zealand | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212043825/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2015|title=Not Myself Tonight – Single by Christina Aguilera|publisher=iTunes Store (NZ)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| United Kingdom | rowspan="2"| RCA | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Myself-Tonight-Explicit/dp/B003EUC3SA|title=Not Myself Tonight [Explicit]|website=Amazon UK |access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| United States | April 13, 2010 | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416205533/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-myself-tonight-single/id365100613|title=Not Myself Tonight – Single by Christina Aguilera|publisher=iTunes Store (US)|archive-date=April 16, 2010}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| Germany | May 7, 2010 | Digital download {{small|(EP)}} | rowspan="10"| Sony Music | align="center"| <ref name="EP">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/not-myself-tonight-ep/id370926555|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520195250/http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/not-myself-tonight-ep/id370926555|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 20, 2010|title=Not Myself Tonight – EP by Christina Aguilera|publisher=iTunes Store (DE)|language=de|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| Belgium | rowspan="8"| May 18, 2010 | rowspan="8"| Digital download {{small|(remixes)}} | align="center"| <ref name="Remix">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/be/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (BE)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Finland |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/fi/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (FI)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Germany |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/de/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (DE)|language=de|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Norway |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/no/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (NO)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Portugal |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/pt/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (PT)|language=pt|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Spain |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/es/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (ES)|language=es|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Sweden |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/se/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (SE)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|Switzerland |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/si/album/not-myself-tonight-remixes/371905770|title=Not Myself Tonight (The Remixes) by Christina Aguilera|date=May 18, 2010 |publisher=iTunes Store (SI)|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| Canada | May 11, 2010 | rowspan="3"| CD | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Myself-Tonight-Aus-Version/dp/B003IG7F7O|title=Not Myself Tonight [Single, Import]|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |- !scope="row"| United Kingdom | May 17, 2010 | RCA |align="center"| <ref name="BBCMusic"/> |- !scope="row"| Germany | May 21, 2010 | Sony Music |align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B003G4DFRM|title=Not Myself Tonight [CD]|website=Amazon Germany |access-date=March 18, 2014}}</ref> |}
==See also== * List of ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs number ones of 2010
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{Christina Aguilera songs}} {{Authority control}}
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