Old Before I Die
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"Old Before I Die" is a 1997 song by Robbie Williams
, and the first single to be taken from his debut album, Life Thru A Lens
. It became a number two hit in the United Kingdom when it was released in April that year. The video has Williams performing for the camera with ageing rock stars as his backing band, and some fade-ins by the cameraman. There are also shots of Williams flying through the air.
UK CD2
recorded a cover of the song titled "Quiero Vivir" (I Want to Live), and included it on her tenth studio album, Soy
. The track was produced by Desmond Child
who wrote the original version. The single did not chart in Mexico or United States.
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
, and the first single to be taken from his debut album, Life Thru A Lens
Life thru a Lens
Life Thru a Lens is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. It was Williams' first solo album following his departure from Take That.-Background:...
. It became a number two hit in the United Kingdom when it was released in April that year. The video has Williams performing for the camera with ageing rock stars as his backing band, and some fade-ins by the cameraman. There are also shots of Williams flying through the air.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "Old Before I Die" - 3:50
- "Better Days" - 3:30
- "Average B-Side" - 2:58
UK CD2
- "Old Before I Die" - 3:50
- "Making Plans For Nigel" - 4:05
- "Kooks" - 2:36
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 30 |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 47 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 53 |
| German Singles Chart | 37 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 11 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 30 |
| UK Singles Chart | 2 |
Alejandra Guzmán version
Mexican singer Alejandra GuzmánAlejandra Guzmán
Alejandra Gabriela Guzmán Pinal , better known as Alejandra Guzmán, is a Latin Grammy Award–winning Mexican rock singer and actress. She has had a dedicated fanbase throughout Latin America since the late 1980s, and is known as the "Queen of Rock" in the Hispanic world...
recorded a cover of the song titled "Quiero Vivir" (I Want to Live), and included it on her tenth studio album, Soy
Soy (Alejandra Guzman album)
Soy is the title of the tenth studio album released by Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán. This album was the first produced by Desmond Child and was the winner of the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for "Best Rock Solo Vocal Album", being the first win and, to date, the only Latin Grammy won by the...
. The track was produced by Desmond Child
Desmond Child
Desmond Child is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Career:...
who wrote the original version. The single did not chart in Mexico or United States.