18 til I Die (song)

1996 single by Bryan Adams March 2012 18 til I Die 18 til I Die (song).jpg single Bryan Adams 18 til I Die 1996 3:30 A&M Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange Star 1996 I Finally Found Someone 1996 Fl7E2MXSXlY "18 til I Die" "18 til I Die" is a song written by Canadian musician Bryan Adams with Robert John "Mutt" Lange for Adams' seventh studio album, 18 til I Die (1996). 18 Til I Die AllMusic album r236225 yes January 6, 2010 Its lyrics are about maintaining youthful traits, even as one grows older. Released by A&M Records as a single in Canada in 1996 and in the United Kingdom in April 1997, it peaked at number 21 on the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Six songs recorded live at Adams' Wembley Stadium concert on July 27, 1996, were included as B-sides to its single release, spread out over two discs. They were later included in the album release of the concert. Adams continues to play this song at his concerts. Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "The title cut to Adams' sadly underappreciated current album kicks with the kind of guitar-happy rock heat that makes radio fun to listen to during the summer. Fans of the singer who still go back to oldies like 'Summer Of '69' would be wise to give this jam a listen, as it has a similar "forever young" energy and a stomping, anthemic beat. A perfect choice for car-stereo belters and closet air-guitar heroes." Flick, Larry Reviews & Previews: Singles https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1997/Billboard-1997-06-14.pdf Billboard June 14, 1997 74 December 4, 2020 Another Billboard editor, Paul Verna felt "he is far less effective when he tries to sound adolescent, as he does on the title track".Paul Verna Reviews & Previews: Albums https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-06-22.pdf Billboard June 22, 1996 85 November 28, 2022 Daina Darzin from Cash Box stated that it "is sure to be a radio fave of yuppies everywhere".Daina Darzin Pop Albums https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/90s/1996/CB-1996-06-08.pdf Cash Box June 8, 1996 9 November 12, 2022 Dominic Pride from Music & Media commented, "In this pean to puberty Adams jokes about "being 18 goin' on 55"—possibly, one suspects, without a stroke of irony. The Canadian rocker continues to deliver rock standards which radio will use into the next decade, and this one is an anthem which you can easily see Adams using as a closing number at any one of his epic gigs." Pride, Dominic Reviews: Singles https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1997/MM-1997-04-12.pdf Music & Media April 12, 1997 11 December 8, 2020 Personnel Personnel are taken from the 18 Til I Die liner notes.18 Til I Die 1996 CD liner notes Bryan Adams – vocals, rhythm guitar, vocal solo Keith Scott – guitar Mutt Lange – guitar Dave Taylor – bass Mickey Curry – drums Olle Romo – percussion The Pointless Brothers [Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange] – backing vocals Charts Chart (1996–1997)PeakpositionFlanders Tip 7 Bryan Adams 18 'til I Die trueCanada RPM 21 5990 April 19, 2022 trueGermany 85 Bryan Adams 18 'til I Die 11909 trueIceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)https://timarit.is/page/2957605?iabr=on#page/n7/mode/2up Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (31.7. '97 – 6.8. '97) Dagblaðið Vísir is 36 August 1, 1997 April 19, 202236Dutch100 86 Bryan Adams 18 'til I Die trueScotland 25 19970419 true April 19, 2022UKsinglesbyname 22 Bryan Adams 17982 trueUKrock 2 19970419 true April 19, 2022 Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref. ReferenceCanada1996RadioA&MUnited KingdomApril 7, 1997CDNew Releases: Singles Music Week 31 April 5, 1997United StatesJuly 8, 1997Contemporary hit radioNew Releases Radio & Records 1204 37 July 4, 1997 References Category:1996 singles Category:1996 songs Category:A&M Records singles Category:Bryan Adams songs Category:Song recordings produced by Mutt Lange Category:Songs written by Bryan Adams Category:Songs written by Mutt Lange