Tonight (We Live Forever)

"Tonight (We Live Forever)"
Single by Union J
from the album You Got It All – The Album
Released15 August 2014
Recorded2014
GenrePop
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Union J singles chronology
"Loving You Is Easy"
(2013) 		"Tonight (We Live Forever)"
(2014) 		"You Got It All"
(2014)

"Tonight (We Live Forever)" is a song by English boy band Union J. It was released through Epic Records on 15 August 2014 as the lead single from their second studio album You Got It All – The Album (2014). It was written by Rick Parkhouse, George Tizzard, Josh Wilkinson and Roy Stride, and produced by Red Triangle and Simon Katz.

The song debuted at number 9 in the United Kingdom, becoming the band's third top 10 hit.

Background

In April 2014, Union J left RCA Records and signed with Epic Records.[1]

The single's promotional artwork was revealed by the band via Twitter on 16 June 2014.[2] Speaking to Capital FM on 19 June 2014, Union J said, "This track sums up what Union J are about in terms of our sound and it also reflects who we are together - a group of friends having the time of our lives. It's a happy song that lifts our mood whenever we hear it."[3] The actual artwork was revealed on 18 July.[4]

Critical reception

4Music called the song a "big new anthem".[5] Paul Leake of clickmusic.com gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and commended the band for "finally [getting] some energy behind them".[6] In a negative review, Amy Davidson of Digital Spy stated that Union J were "playing it safe" and awarded the song two stars.[7]

Music video

A lyric video was filmed in Los Angeles and was uploaded to YouTube on 19 June 2014.[8] It consists entirely of numerous Snapchat clips that last no more than five seconds each.[9]

The official music video was directed by Director X. It was uploaded on 23 July 2014. The video features Union J hosting a party in a flat.[10]

Live performances

Union J performed "Tonight" live for the first time at the Capital Summertime Ball on 21 June 2014.[11] They also performed the track live during the Blinkbox Music UK Live concerts during June and July, performing live at Sunderland, Ipswich and Weston-super-Mare.[12]

Chart performance

The single charted at #9 in the UK Singles Chart on the week of August 30. In its second week on the chart, it fell to #74, before leaving the chart the following week.

Track listings

Digital download

  1. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" – 3:20

CD single

  1. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" – 3:20
  2. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" (Karaoke Version) – 3:20

Digital remixes

  1. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" (Cahill Radio Edit)
  2. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" (Cahill Remix)

Digital download

  1. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" (George & Jaymi Re-Fix)

Digital download

  1. "Tonight (We Live Forever)" (Josh & JJ Re-Fix)

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 45
Scotland (OCC)[14] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 9

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Ireland[16] 15 August 2014 Digital download, CD single Epic Records, Syco Music
United Kingdom[17] 17 August 2014

References

  1. ^ "Twitter / JoshUJWorld: We've changed labels to Epic!!". Twitter. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  2. ^ Union J (16 June 2014). "Single cover revealed". Twitter. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  3. ^ Rigby, Sam (19 June 2014). "Union J debut new single 'Tonight (We Live Forever)' - watch lyric video". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  4. ^ Pocklington, Rebecca (18 July 2014). "Union J release artwork for new single Tonight and Twitter goes CRAZY". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  5. ^ "This Week's Fresh Music Top 20". 25 July 2014. 4Music. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
  6. ^ Leake, Paul (18 August 2014). "Union J 'Tonight (We Live Forever)' review: they've finally got some energy behind them". clickmusic.com. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  7. ^ Davidson, Amy (15 August 2014). "Union J 'Tonight (We Live Forever)' single review: 'Playing it safe'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Union J - Tonight (We Live Forever) - Lyric Video". YouTube. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  9. ^ Smith, Carl (19 June 2014). "Union J unveil 'Tonight (We Live Forever)' lyric video - Watch". sugarscape.com. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Union J - Tonight (We Live Forever) [Official Video]". YouTube. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  11. ^ "Union J - 'Tonight (We Live Forever)' (Live At The Summertime Ball 2014)". Capital FM. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  12. ^ Anthagio (1 July 2014). "Union J Interview Backstage at Blinkbox Music UK". Union J News. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  13. ^ "Chart Track: Week 34, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  16. ^ "Tonight (We Live Forever) by Union J". iTunes (Ireland). Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  17. ^ "Tonight (We Live Forever) by Union J". iTunes (UK). Retrieved 19 June 2014.