Tonight (We Live Forever)

"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.

"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)
  • Rick Parkhouse
  • George Tizzard
  • Josh Wilkinson
  • Roy Stride
Producer(s)
  • Red Triangle
  • Simon Katz
Union J singles chronology
"Loving You Is Easy"
(2013)		 "Tonight (We Live Forever)"
(2014)		 "You Got It All"
(2014)

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 (Official Charts Company)[14] 7
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[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
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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. 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.
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