"I'm Not Ready" is the first single released from
Michael Bolton
Michael Bolotin
, The Jewish Historical Society of New Haven, 1998.
's twenty-first
studio album, ''
Gems
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Gems or GEMS may also refer to:
Arts, entertainment and media
* ''Gems'' (Aerosmith album), 1988
* ''Gems'' (Patti LaBelle album), 1994
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''. It features
Australian singer-songwriter
Delta Goodrem on vocals. The song was released on iTunes on 16 May 2011 and peaked at number 29 on the US
Adult Contemporary
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chart. 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
Brian Nicholas McFadden (born 12 April 1980) is an Irish pop singer and television presenter who rose to fame in 1998 as a member of the Irish boy band Westlife. Following his departure from the group in 2004, McFadden released his debut solo ...
. 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."
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.
Promotion
Bolton and Goodrem performed the song live on
Dancing With The Stars (US)
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on May 10 and again on NBC's
Today Show
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on June 20.
Reception
Brendon Veevers of ''
Renowned for Sound
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'' said the song is “both sentimental and vulnerable” and is 'harmony heaven' as the pair pass vocals from one another with ease.
Simon Gage of the ''
Daily Express'' simply called the song “beautiful”.
Chart performance
References
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2011 singles
Michael Bolton songs
Delta Goodrem songs
Songs written by Delta Goodrem
Songs written by Vince Pizzinga
2011 songs