I'd Die Without You Explained

I'd Die Without You
Cover:PM Dawn I'd Die Without You cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:P.M. Dawn
Album:Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album
B-Side:On a Clear Day
Genre:R&B
Length:
  • 4:11 (album version)
  • 3:48 (radio edit)
Label:
Producer:P.M. Dawn
Prev Title:Paper Doll
Prev Year:1992
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Next Year:1993

"I'd Die Without You" is a song by American R&B duo P.M. Dawn, first appearing on the soundtrack of the 1992 film Boomerang, starring Eddie Murphy, and was one of several songs to chart from the album. Later, the song was released on the duo's second album, The Bliss Album...? (1993), as well as on their 2000 greatest hits collection, The Best of P.M. Dawn.

"I'd Die Without You" was released in September 1992 as the third single from the Boomerang soundtrack. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Top 40/Mainstream and Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover charts in 1992. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the song a gold certification in November 1992 for selling over 500,000 copies. Internationally, the single peaked at number 10 in Canada and reached the top 50 in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Critical reception

Connie Johnson from Los Angeles Times named "I'd Die Without You" one of the group's "best tracks", noting that it "reveal a gentle, emotional-guy sensitivity".[1] Steve Sutherland from NME wrote, "There's a move tie-in here (Boomerang, the new Eddie Murphy) so there's every chance 'I'd Die Without You' will be a hit. Deserves it, anyway. It's cool. Gossamer, slinky, focused, unfussed — what a treat to hear a song that takes its time and doesn't give a toss for the bpms and the clubs. What a treat to hear an understated vocal."[2] An editor from People Magazine described the song as "soulful" and "exquisite".[3]

Track listings

A1. "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42

A2. "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10

B1. "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15

B2. "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15

  1. "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15
  2. "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42
  3. "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10
  4. "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15
  5. "I'd Die Without You" (album version) – 4:11
  1. "I'd Die Without You" (radio edit)
  2. "On a Clear Day" (radio edit)
  1. "I'd Die Without You"
  2. "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix)

A1. "I'd Die Without You"

B1. "On a Clear Day" (extended)

B2. "On a Clear Day" (7-inch remix)

  1. "I'd Die Without You"
  2. "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix)
  3. "On a Clear Day" (HEvian club mix)
  4. "I'd Die Without You" (LP version)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992–1993)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[14] 84
Europe (European Dance Radio)[15] 15
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[16] 40
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[17] 8
UK Dance (Music Week)[18] 41
US Billboard Hot 100[19] 3
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[20] 16
US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)[21] 2
US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard)[22] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[23] 92
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 51

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesSeptember 4, 1992
United KingdomOctober 26, 1992[26]
JapanNovember 26, 1992CD[27]

Notes and References

  1. Johnson, Connie (1993). "P.M. Dawn – The Bliss Album". Los Angeles Times – via St. Louis Post-Dispatch. (March 26, 1993).
  2. Steve. Sutherland. Singles. NME. November 7, 1992. 19. March 13, 2023.
  3. Picks and Pans Review: The Bliss Album...(vibrations of Love and Anger and the Ponderance of Life and Existence) . . June 7, 1993 . November 13, 2020.
  4. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Gee Street, LaFace Records. 73008-24036-1.
  5. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. US CD single liner notes. Gee Street, LaFace Records. 73008-24039-2.
  6. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. US cassette single sleeve. Gee Street, LaFace Records. 73008-24036-4.
  7. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. US cassette single sleeve. Gee Street, LaFace Records. 73008-24034-4.
  8. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. Canadian cassette single sleeve. Gee Street, LaFace Records. 422 864 314-4.
  9. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. UK 7-inch single vinyl disc. Gee Street, Island Records. GEE 39.
  10. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. UK cassette single sleeve. Gee Street, Island Records. GEEC 39, 864 314-4.
  11. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. UK 12-inch single vinyl disc. Gee Street, Island Records. GEET 39, 864 315-1.
  12. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. UK & Australian CD single liner notes. Gee Street, Island Records. GESCD 39, 864 315-2.
  13. I'd Die Without You. P.M. Dawn. 1992. Japanese CD single liner notes. Gee Street, Island Records. PHCR-8707.
  14. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 9. 49. 19. December 5, 1992. June 11, 2020.
  15. European Dance Radio. Music & Media. November 28, 1992. 28. November 1, 2021.
  16. News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (28. Jan.–4. Feb.). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 29. January 28, 1993. October 10, 2020.
  17. Web site: PM Dawn — I'd Die Without You. Dutch Top 40. nl. November 1, 2021.
  18. Top 60 Dance Singles. Music Week. 18. November 21, 1992. September 29, 2020.
  19. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. October 31, 1992. June 17, 2023.
  20. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard. November 7, 1992. subscription. June 17, 2023.
  21. Pop Airplay. Billboard. November 14, 1992. subscription. June 17, 2023.
  22. Rhythmic Airplay. Billboard. November 7, 1992. subscription. June 17, 2023.
  23. The RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1992. RPM. 56. 25. 8. December 19, 1992. January 30, 2020.
  24. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1992. July 30, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090708050630/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1992. July 8, 2009.
  25. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1993. August 27, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20061110095203/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1993. November 10, 2006.
  26. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. October 24, 1992.
  27. Web site: アイド・ダイ・ウィズアウト・ユー P.M.ドーン. I'd Die Without You P.M. Dawn. Oricon. ja. October 20, 2023.

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