All I Want (Olivia Rodrigo song) explained

All I Want
Cover:Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want.png
Caption:"Love That Lasts Mix" cover
Type:promo
Artist:Olivia Rodrigo
Genre:Pop
Length:2:57
Label:Walt Disney
Producer:Matthew Tishler

"All I Want" is a song written by American singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo for the mockumentary television series . It was performed by Rodrigo's character, Nina "Nini" Salazar-Roberts, in the fourth episode of the first season, "Blocking", which premiered on Disney+ on November 29, 2019.[1] [2] A ballad with piano and strings, "All I Want" was written in three days while Rodrigo was filming the first season.[2] The song was produced by Matthew Tishler and recorded live for the episode during filming. It was released on November 27, 2019, through Walt Disney Records as a promotional single from the album .[3]

Despite not being promoted as a radio single, "All I Want" was a minor hit; it debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 90 in January 2020,[1] mainly due to downloads.[4] It was a trend on the social media platform TikTok[5] and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America—this success led to a contract with Interscope Records and the release of Rodrigo's debut single, "Drivers License", in 2021.[6] "All I Want" is the most successful song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,[7] and has been described as Rodrigo's "breakout hit".[8]

Composition

"All I Want" is a pop ballad[9] featuring piano and string instruments. The song's arrangement was described as "traditional, [1970s], singer-songwriter style, with a sprinkle of showtune sparkle". In an episode of Verified by Genius, Rodrigo explained that the line "Is it something wrong with me?" came from a conversation with her mother about relationships.[10] According to sheet music published by Hal Leonard LLC, "All I Want" is a moderately slow composition in E-flat major–later modulating to F major–with a mixed meter of alternating and .[11]

Promotion

The scene with Rodrigo performing "All I Want" on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series was released to YouTube on the same day as its episode release.[12] A number of videos were additionally released via Disney Music's Vevo channel, including a lyric video,[13] an alternate video,[14] and a live studio performance.[15] Rodrigo performed the song on Live with Kelly and Ryan in February 2020,[16] and for Z100 New York the following month.[17] She also performed the song on the ukulele for Disney Channel's Summer Sing-Along on July 10, 2020.[18] [19]

A music video for "All I Want" was released on March 20, 2020, featuring Rodrigo playing a piano in a pink tulle dress with mountains in the background, accompanied by a string quartet.[20] [21] Directed by Stephen Wayne Mallett, it was filmed at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. A making-of for the music video and an American Sign Language version were also released.[22] [23]

Julia Lester covered "All I Want" as part of the #HSMTMTSCoverChallenge, where the cast members of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series covered songs originally performed by other characters.[24] [25] "All I Want" was also covered by a cappella group DCappella,[26] and included on the track listing of their Japan-exclusive album All Ears, released in June 2020.[27]

Commercial performance

"All I Want" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 90 in January 2020, and stayed on the chart for two weeks.[28] The song was not promoted as a radio single and its appearance on the chart was attributed mainly to download sales. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 23, 2020, for 500,000 digital units. The success of Rodrigo's debut single "Drivers License" in early 2021 led to a resurgence of "All I Want" internationally, with a position of 119 on the Billboard Global 200 chart for the week ending January 30. The song has reached the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[29]

Charts

Chart (2019–2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[30] 19
US Kid Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[31] 4

Notes and References

  1. Here Are the Lyrics to Olivia Rodrigo's 'All I Want' From 'High School Musical' Series. Heran. Mamo. January 21, 2020. Billboard. January 24, 2020. January 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200126115440/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lyrics/8548603/olivia-rodrigo-all-i-want-lyrics-high-school-musical. live.
  2. Web site: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Star Olivia Rodrigo Sings Her Own Song on Upcoming Episode. November 28, 2019. Ruthie. Fierberg. Playbill. January 24, 2021. January 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117172123/https://www.playbill.com/article/high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-star-olivia-rodrigo-sings-her-own-song-on-upcoming-episode. live.
  3. Web site: All I Want by Olivia Rodrigo on Amazon Music. Amazon.com. January 31, 2021. January 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131095503/https://www.amazon.com/All-I-Want/dp/B07ZS7KX9F/. live.
  4. Web site: Why Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" Had the Biggest Debut Since "WAP". Chris. Molanphy. January 22, 2021. Slate. January 24, 2021. January 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124043440/https://slate.com/culture/2021/01/olivia-rodrigo-drivers-license-number-1-sabrina-carpenter.html. live.
  5. Web site: How Olivia Rodrigo Went From the DMV to Number One. January 22, 2021. Gianluca. Russo. Paper. January 24, 2021. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122150444/https://www.papermag.com/interview-olivia-rodrigo-drivers-license-2650060608.html. live.
  6. Web site: The Mature Person's Guide to Understanding Olivia Rodrigo. January 22, 2021. Kyle. Munzenrieder. W. January 24, 2021. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122165710/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/who-is-olivia-rodrigo/. live.
  7. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Hit No. 1 in a Week. Here's How.. January 19, 2021. Joe. Coscarelli. The New York Times. January 24, 2021. January 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120083141/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/arts/music/olivia-rodrigo-drivers-license.html. live.
  8. Web site: 'Drivers License' by Olivia Rodrigo is TikTok's latest obsession. A speculated love triangle is fueling its popularity.. January 13, 2021. Rachel E.. Greenspan. Palmer. Haasch. Kat. Tenbarge. Insider.com. January 24, 2021. April 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210401213754/https://www.insider.com/drivers-license-olivia-rodrigo-lyrics-joshua-bassett-taylor-swift-tiktok-2021-1. live.
  9. How Olivia Rodrigo Turned a 'Really Painful Moment' Into a Phenomenon. Jason. Lipshutz. January 19, 2021. Billboard. February 9, 2021. June 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618121001/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9513123/olivia-rodrigo-interview-drivers-license-geffen-feature. live.
  10. February 7, 2020. Olivia Rodrigo "All I Want" Official Lyrics & Meaning. Genius. YouTube. January 31, 2021.
  11. Web site: All I Want. J.W. Pepper & Son. January 31, 2021. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718223824/https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/score-preview.jsp?pepnum=11193053E. live.
  12. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (HSMTMTS Disney+). November 29, 2019. YouTube. January 31, 2021. February 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210206182124/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FY6rwa2SPI. live.
  13. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (HSMTMTS Official Lyric Video Disney+). November 29, 2019. YouTube. January 31, 2021. January 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131110327/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h08pGlFmLDg. live.
  14. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (From HSMTMTS Alternate Video Disney+). February 7, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. January 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125101744/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqrPJysnCWM. live.
  15. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (Live Performance) Vevo. February 21, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. November 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104174451/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg-PRP5ZuHE. live.
  16. Web site: VIDEO: Olivia Rodrigo Performs 'All I Want' From HSMTMTS on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN. February 6, 2020. BroadwayWorld. January 24, 2021. January 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130120507/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Olivia-Rodrigo-Performs-All-I-Want-From-HSMTMTS-on-LIVE-WITH-KELLY-AND-RYAN-20200206. live.
  17. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo Performs "All I Want" Live Dunkin' Latte Lounge. March 10, 2020. YouTube. January 24, 2020. February 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201022436/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF0bY5WaIdc. live.
  18. Web site: 'HSMTMTS' Star Olivia Rodrigo Sings 'All I Want' on Ukulele and Teases Season 2 (Exclusive). Philiana. Ng. July 9, 2020. Entertainment Tonight. January 24, 2021. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225093252/https://www.etonline.com/hsmtmts-star-olivia-rodrigo-sings-all-i-want-on-ukulele-and-teases-season-2-exclusive-149411. live.
  19. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (From "Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along"). July 11, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. February 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210214165202/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXnO-3ss0fE. live.
  20. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (Official Video). YouTube. January 12, 2021. July 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718224005/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgvDiXl6hA. live.
  21. Web site: Exclusive: Olivia Rodrigo Sings Her Heart Out in First Look at "All I Want" Music Video. Kelsie. Gibson. March 19, 2020. PopSugar. January 31, 2021. February 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205204219/https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/olivia-rodrigo-all-i-want-music-video-47325813. live.
  22. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (Behind the Scenes). April 2, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. February 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210210121615/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i0R7EX_R2U. live.
  23. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (American Sign Language Version). June 19, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. February 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210212140106/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di11rbhvmHE. live.
  24. Web site: Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Stars Perform Acoustic Covers of the Hits From Season 1. May 6, 2020. Ruthie. Fierberg. Playbill. January 31, 2021. November 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154440/https://www.playbill.com/article/watch-high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-stars-perform-acoustic-covers-of-the-hits-from-season-1. live.
  25. Web site: Disney Sing-Along: Julia Lester - All I Want - From HSMTMTS. June 19, 2020. YouTube. January 31, 2021. October 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030124226/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDhPWER74dE. live.
  26. Web site: All I Want - Single by DCappella on Apple Music. Apple Music. January 24, 2021. January 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129164142/https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-i-want-single/1503118548. live.
  27. Web site: オール・イアーズ[CD] - ディカペラ]. ja. Universal Music Japan. January 24, 2021. January 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131093315/https://www.universal-music.co.jp/dcappella/products/uwcd-1079/. live.
  28. Olivia Rodrigo Doubles Up on Global Charts as 'All I Want' Joins 'Drivers License'. January 29, 2021. Eric. Frankenberg. Billboard. January 31, 2021. January 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130225504/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9518224/olivia-rodrigo-doubles-up-global-charts. live.
  29. Web site: Credits / All I Want (From "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series") / Olivia Rodrigo – TIDAL. Tidal. January 12, 2021. January 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113200443/https://listen.tidal.com/album/123030503/credits. live.
  30. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020. January 12, 2021. November 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108003109/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4803. live.
  31. Billboard. Billboard.

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