Live Like We're Dying
Template:New unreviewed article
| "Live Like We're Dying" | |
|---|---|
| Song |
"Live Like We're Dying" is the first single from American Idol season eight winner Kris Allen's as yet untitled major label debut album, which is scheduled for release on November 17, 2009. The song was written by Andrew Frampton, Steve Kipner, Danny O'Donoghue, and Mark Sheehan.[1] "Live Like We're Dying" was originally recorded by Irish band The Script as a B-side for the Japanese release of their self-titled debut album.[2]
Kris Allen's version of the song was released via New York's Z100 on September 21, 2009.[3] When it was played, it was the first time that Allen had ever heard one of his songs on the radio. [4] It became available on iTunes on September 25, 2009.[5]
Critical Reception
The single has met with mostly positive reviews.
Bill Lamb of About.com praised the song for being an excellent first single, calling it "possibly the best first post-American Idol single yet by an American Idol champion" and stating that it "could appeal to a massive audience". He also applauded the song's "outstanding, inspirational lyrics" and Allen's "muscular and engaged vocal performance".[6]
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Slezak called the song "a future smash hit" and described it as "downright verbose — packing in some sweet, new-age-y sentiments about existing in the moment, living without regret, and saying “I love you” early and often to the people in our lives". He stated that rather than being cliche the song's lyrics are "winningly inspirational thanks to the conviction in Kris’ vocals".[7]
Yahoo! News' Billboard singles review described it as "impressive" and felt that Allen's version of the song "improves on the unreleased version with a nuanced vocal and a nimble, rhythmic delivery". They also stated that Allen still seems "emboldened by the risks he took on 'Idol'" and that his fans "should be feeling the same after hearing the first track from his November 17 debut." [8]
Chart Performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | - |
| U.S. Billboard Pop Songs | - |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | - |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks | - |
References
- ^ "Live Like We're Dying on ASCAP". ASCAP.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Slezak, Michael. "Kris Allen's rumored single, 'Live Like We're Dying' Leaks". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Kris Allen - Live Like We're Dying - Z100 Debut". mjsbigblog.com.
- ^ Live Like We Are Dying Songfacts
- ^ ""Live Like We're Dying" Out Now". krisallenofficial.com.
- ^ Lamb, Bill. "Kris Allen - Live Like We're Dying". About.com.
- ^ Slezak, Michael. "Kris Allen's new song 'Live Like We're Dying': What do you think?". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Billboard singles reviews: Alicia Keys, Kris Allen". Yahoo! News.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)