Livin' the Dream (Morgan Wallen song)

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"Livin' the Dream"
Promotional single by Morgan Wallen
from the album Dangerous: The Double Album
ReleasedNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
Genre Country
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Joey Moi
Lyric video
"Livin' the Dream" on YouTube

"Livin' the Dream" is a song recorded by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released on November 20, 2020 from his second studio album Dangerous: The Double Album . [1] The song was co-wrote by Wallen, Michael Hardy, Ben Burgess and Jacob Durrett, and produced by Joey Moi. [2]

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Content

"Livin' the Dream" is a song about Wallen's "wild lifestyle" as a musician. [3] Its lyrics tell his story of the difficulties that one faces as a famous musician. [4] Wallen said "Livin' the Dream" is "one of, if not the most personal songs on my new record". [5]

Critical reception

Reporter Rachel Rutherford said: "It gave everyone a whole new perspective for having fame and a new respect for famous people". [6]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [12] Gold35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [13] Platinum80,000‡
United States (RIAA) [14] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Kickin' Mayhem, Boot (November 20, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Releases "Somebody's Problem," "Still Goin Down" And "Livin' The Dream" From Upcoming Double Album". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  2. ↑ Stefano, Angela (November 20, 2020). "LISTEN: Morgan Wallen Gets Real About Fame in 'Livin' the Dream' [Listen]". Taste of Country . Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Puts His Wild Lifestyle on Display in New Song 'Livin' the Dream'". Rolling Stone. November 20, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ Liptak, Carena (November 20, 2020). ""As promised," Morgan Wallen drops three new 'Dangerous' songs, including the personal "Livin' the Dream"". ABC News Radio . Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ Ebmeyer, Jonathan (November 13, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Previews Deeply Personal, New Song "Livin the Dream" Available Next Friday, November 20th". Strings and Spurs. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rutherford, Rachel (March 5, 2021). "Morgan Wallen shows the dark side to having fame in "Livin' the Dream"". GHS Press. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Livin' the Dream". Music Canada . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  14. ↑ "American single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Livin' the Dream". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 19, 2022.
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