Leave Right Now
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"Leave Right Now" is a popular song written by Eg White
and performed by Will Young
. It appears on Young's second album, Friday's Child
, and was released as the first single from the album, and Young's fifth overall. The single went to number one in the UK Singles Chart
, selling 117,700 in its first week of release, and making it Young's fourth number one single overall. The song also appears on the international version of Young's third album, Keep On
.
The song is reportedly about unrequited love
.
White was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for "Leave Right Now" in 2004.
The song has sold 548,000 copies in the UK as stated by the Official UK Charts Company. In Ireland, it was the Christmas number one single; however, it peaked too soon in the UK to contend for the Christmas number-one there.
It was covered in French by Pierrick Lilliu
as "La même erreur" (The Same Mistake) on his 2005 debut album, Besoin d'espace. Earlier that year, Lilliu was a runner-up in the French reality show, Nouvelle Star
. The show is an analogue to the UK's Pop Idol
, which launched Will Young's career. It was parodied in Ireland
by Mario Rosenstock
for the radio show Gift Grub
, whose identically titled version poked fun at Roy Keane
's controversial departure from and his falling-out with Alex Ferguson
. Rosenstock's version also reached number one on the Irish Christmas charts
"Leave Right Now" was the exit song for the ninth season
of American Idol
. Young performed it on the penultimate episode (25 May 2010) to accompany a video montage recapping the season.
The song has sold 50,000 copies in the US according to Billboard [32,000 the week he performed on American idol].
CD2:
Eg White
Francis Anthony "Eg" White is a British musician, songwriter and producer. White is primarily known for his work with successful commercial pop acts such as Adele, Duffy, Will Young and James Morrison...
and performed by Will Young
Will Young
William Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
. It appears on Young's second album, Friday's Child
Friday's Child (album)
Friday's Child is the second album from original Pop Idol winner Will Young. The album was released on 1 December 2003 and reached #1 in the UK Album Chart...
, and was released as the first single from the album, and Young's fifth overall. The single went to number one in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, selling 117,700 in its first week of release, and making it Young's fourth number one single overall. The song also appears on the international version of Young's third album, Keep On
Keep On
Keep On is the third album from original Pop Idol winner Will Young. The album was released on November 21, 2005, debuting at #2 on the albums chart in the United Kingdom, as the album sold 107,318 copies in its first week. However, its biggest sales are 132,109, in its fifth week when the album...
.
The song is reportedly about unrequited love
Unrequited love
Unrequited love is love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such, even though reciprocation is usually deeply desired. The beloved may or may not be aware of the admirer's deep affections...
.
White was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for "Leave Right Now" in 2004.
The song has sold 548,000 copies in the UK as stated by the Official UK Charts Company. In Ireland, it was the Christmas number one single; however, it peaked too soon in the UK to contend for the Christmas number-one there.
It was covered in French by Pierrick Lilliu
Pierrick Lilliu
Pierrick Lilliu, born 13 July 1986, is a French rock-singer living in Brittany and was born in Alsace. Eldest of three children, he appeared in the French reality show Nouvelle Star and placed 2nd against Myriam Abel on 12 May 2005....
as "La même erreur" (The Same Mistake) on his 2005 debut album, Besoin d'espace. Earlier that year, Lilliu was a runner-up in the French reality show, Nouvelle Star
Nouvelle Star
Nouvelle Star is a French television series based on the popular Pop Idol programme produced by FremantleMedia and broadcast by M6 in France....
. The show is an analogue to the UK's Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
, which launched Will Young's career. It was parodied in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
by Mario Rosenstock
Mario Rosenstock
Mario Rosenstock born 31 August 1971, is an Irish actor, comedian, impressionist and musician who is best known for his parody music singles and his role in the Gift Grub comedy series on Irish radio station Today FM....
for the radio show Gift Grub
Gift Grub
Gift Grub is a series of short comic pieces broadcast on weekdays on the breakfast show of Irish commercial radio station Today FM since 8 May 1999...
, whose identically titled version poked fun at Roy Keane
Roy Keane
Roy Maurice Keane is an Irish former footballer and manager. In his 18-year playing career, he played for Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, before ending his career at Celtic in Scotland....
's controversial departure from and his falling-out with Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
. Rosenstock's version also reached number one on the Irish Christmas charts
"Leave Right Now" was the exit song for the ninth season
American Idol (season 9)
The ninth season of American Idol premiered on January 12, 2010 and concluded on May 26, 2010 on Fox. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi all returned as judges, and Ellen DeGeneres permanently replaced Paula Abdul as the fourth judge. Idol Gives Back also returned for the season and was...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
. Young performed it on the penultimate episode (25 May 2010) to accompany a video montage recapping the season.
The song has sold 50,000 copies in the US according to Billboard [32,000 the week he performed on American idol].
Single track listing
CD1:- "Leave Right Now" (Eg WhiteEg WhiteFrancis Anthony "Eg" White is a British musician, songwriter and producer. White is primarily known for his work with successful commercial pop acts such as Adele, Duffy, Will Young and James Morrison...
) - "Ticket to Love" (live from Exeter) (Cathy DennisCathy DennisCathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
, Will Young)
CD2:
- "Leave Right Now"
- "Cry" (Young, Richard Stannard, Julian GallagherJulian GallagherJulian Gallagher is a British songwriter and record producer, known for helping Kylie Minogue on her 2001 album, Fever. He also co-wrote songs with Gabrielle on her 2007 album, Always.-External links:**Paul Nash, , Sound on Sound, December 2001...
) - "Leave Right Now" (Acoustic)
- "Leave Right Now" (Video)
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Norway | 17 |
| Netherlands | 36 |
| Lebanon | 4 |
| Chart (2000–2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
67 |
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 81 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot AC Tracks Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States... |
19 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Digital Songs Hot Digital Songs The Hot Digital Songs chart ranks the best-selling digital singles in the United States, according to Billboard.Beginning in February 2005, digital sales have been incorporated into many of Billboards music single charts. It was decided to do so mainly because of the dramatic rise in popularity of... |
50 |
| U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Songs | 5 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 29 |