I'm Not Ready (Michael Bolton song)

"I'm Not Ready"
Single by Michael Bolton featuring Delta Goodrem
from the album Gems
Released16 May 2011
Recorded2011
GenrePop
Length4:29
LabelMontaigne Records, Sony Music
Songwriter(s)Vince Pizzinga, Delta Goodrem
Producer(s)Dann Huff
Michael Bolton singles chronology
"Jack Sparrow"
(2011) 		"I'm Not Ready"
(2011) 		"Song of Love for Lindsey"
(2016)
Delta Goodrem singles chronology
"Mistakes"
(2010) 		"I'm Not Ready"
(2011) 		"Sitting on Top of the World"
(2012)
Audio video
"I'm Not Ready" on YouTube

"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.

Background

Goodrem 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

Bolton 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

Brendon 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

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Adult Contemporary Chart 29

References

  1. ^ "I'm Not Ready feat. Delta Goodrem". iTunes US. May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Michael Bolton Biography by William Ruhlmann". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Delta Goodrem wows American viewers on Dancing with the Stars". www.news.com.au. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Brendon Veevers (12 March 2012). "Album Review: Michael Bolton – Gems: The Very Best Of". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  8. ^ "Album review - Michael Bolton: Gems - The Duets Collection (Sony)". Simon Gage. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2015.