"I'm Not Ready" is the first single released from Michael Bolton's twenty-first studio album, Gems. It features Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem on vocals. The song was released on iTunes on 16 May 2011[1] and peaked at number 29 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.[2] Goodrem's original solo recording was released on her fourth studio album, Child of the Universe, the following year.
| "I'm Not Ready" | ||||
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| Single by Michael Bolton featuring Delta Goodrem | ||||
| from the album Gems | ||||
| Released | 16 May 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | Montaigne Records, Sony Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Vince Pizzinga, Delta Goodrem | |||
| Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
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| Delta Goodrem singles chronology | ||||
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| "I'm Not Ready" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editGoodrem wrote the song about her recent split from fiancé Brian McFadden. Lyrics include "I’m scared of tomorrow and the emptiness to come, but I’ve changed for the better since I’ve known your love."[3]
Bolton got a call from his label and was introduced to Goodrem. Goodrem played the song to Bolton who requested this song be included on his near complete album to which Goodrem agreed.[4]
Promotion
editBolton and Goodrem performed the song live on the American television series Dancing With The Stars on May 10,[5] and again on NBC's Today Show on June 20.[6]
Reception
editBrendon Veevers of Renowned for Sound said the song is “both sentimental and vulnerable” and is 'harmony heaven' as the pair pass vocals from one another with ease.[7]
Simon Gage of the Daily Express simply called the song “beautiful”.[8]
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Adult Contemporary Chart | 29 |
References
edit- ^ "I'm Not Ready feat. Delta Goodrem". iTunes US. May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Michael Bolton Biography by William Ruhlmann". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Delta Goodrem wows American viewers on Dancing with the Stars". www.news.com.au. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "I'm Not Ready - Delta Goodrem & Michael Bolton (Live on NBC's Today Show, June 20)". YouTube.com. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "I'm Not Ready - Delta Goodrem & Michael Bolton on Dancing With The Stars (US) - May 10". YouTube.com. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "I'm Not Ready - Delta Goodrem & Michael Bolton (Live on NBC's Today Show, June 20)". YouTube.com. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ Brendon Veevers (12 March 2012). "Album Review: Michael Bolton – Gems: The Very Best Of". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Album review - Michael Bolton: Gems - The Duets Collection (Sony)". Simon Gage. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.