Alive (Dami Im song) explained

Alive
Cover:Dami Im Alive.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Dami Im
Album:Dami Im
Recorded:2013
Genre:Pop
Label:Sony
Producer:DNA
Chronology:Dami Im
Next Title:I Am Australian
Next Year:2014

"Alive" is the winner's single by season five winner of The X Factor Australia, Dami Im. It was released digitally on 28 October 2013, as the lead single from her self-titled second album. "Alive" was written and produced by DNA Songs.[1] Four days after its release in Australia, the song debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies.

Background and release

"Alive" was written by Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci. It was also produced by Egizii and Musumeci under their production name DNA.[2] After winning The X Factor, "Alive" was released for digital download in Australia on 28 October 2013, as Im's winner's single.[3] On 1 November 2013, "Alive" was released for digital download in South Korea on various music sites.[4] [5] [6]

Chart performance

Four days after its release in Australia, "Alive" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart with first-week sales of 44,025 copies.[7] One day after its release in South Korea, "Alive" debuted at number 51 on the South Korea Gaon International Digital Chart, for the week spanning from 27 October 2013 to 2 November 2013.[8] The following week, 3 November 2013 to 9 November 2013, "Alive" rose to number 29.[9]

Live performances

Im performed "Alive" live for the first time during The X Factor grand final performance show on 27 October 2013.[10] Im performed the song again during the grand final decider show the following day, after she was announced as the winner.[11]

Track listing

  1. "Alive" – 3:56

Personnel

Source:[2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
scope="row"
Singapore Top 30 (Music Weekly)[12] 16
South Korea (Gaon International)29

Year-end charts

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Australia28 October 2013Digital downloadSony Music Australia
United States[14]
South Korea1 November 2013Sony Music Korea
Australia[15] 8 November 2013CDSony Music Australia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alive (Audio) – info. Vevo. 29 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Dami Im – Alive . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140525201339/https://now.jbhifi.com.au/Album/00000000000028616929 . 25 May 2014 . live .
  3. Web site: iTunes – Music – Alive – Single by Dami Im. iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. 29 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Mnet: Alive 임다미 (Dami Im). Mnet Media. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140523011656/http://mnet.interest.me/album/312470. 23 May 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Bugs Music: Alive. bugs.co.kr/. 7 November 2013.
  6. Web site: Naver Music: Alive. Naver. 7 November 2013.
  7. News: Geri Halliwell's comeback single sells just 393 copies in Australia. News.com.au. News Limited. 4 November 2013. 23 May 2014. 14 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150814214721/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/geri-halliwells-comeback-single-sells-just-393-copies-in-australia/story-e6frfn09-1226752800940. dead.
  8. Web site: Gaon International Digital Chart – Issue date: 13.10.27 – 13.11.02. Gaon Chart. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108031953/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=E&current_year=&current_month=10&current_week=45&chart_Time=week. 8 January 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  9. Web site: Gaon International Digital Chart – Issue date: 13.11.03 – 13.11.09 . . 14 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140716134629/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_type=week . 16 July 2014 .
  10. Web site: The X Factor Live Final – Dami Im Steals The Show With 'And I Am Telling You' . Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment . 27 October 2013 . 3 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131031121344/http://www.take40.com/news/43037/the-x-factor-live-final---dami-im-steals-the-show-with-and-i%27m-telling-you%21 . 31 October 2013 .
  11. Web site: The X Factor Grand Final 2013 – Dami Im Is Crowned The Winner! . Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment . 28 October 2013 . 3 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131030052203/http://www.take40.com/news/43062/the-x-factor-grand-final-2013---dami-im-is-crowned-the-winner%21 . 30 October 2013 .
  12. Web site: Dami Im . Play Live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518092450/http://www.playlive.com.sg/dami-im/ . 18 May 2015 . dead . dmy-all . 15 May 2015 .
  13. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2013. Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 January 2014.
  14. Web site: iTunes – Music – Alive – Single by Dami Im. iTunes Store (United States). Apple. 23 May 2014.
  15. Web site: Alive – CD Single. Sanity. 25 November 2013.

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