"Now or Never" is the opening musical number and first single from the Walt Disney Pictures film, '' High School Musical 3: Senior Year''. The song is also the first track of the movie's soundtrack. However, when the song is performed in the movie, the first verse is omitted.

Release

The song had its world premiere on Radio Disney on July 11, 2008Radio Disney "Now or Never" World Premiere
as part of its Planet Premiere featurette. An extended version of the song was released on September 2, 2008 on the iTunes Store as the first official single from the soundtrack. A preview of its use in the movie, along with clips of the movie premiered on

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on July 30, 2008. On Sunday July 20, 2008, the song premiered in the UK on BBC Radio One as part of BBC Switch.. Only

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, Vanessa Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu sing in the music but it is credited as sung by the Cast of '' High School Musical 3: Senior Year''.

Music video

A preview of the movie's scene (considered as the official music video) premiered on

on July 30, 2008.Now Or Never Official Music Video
/ref> "Now or Never" is the opening number of the film that takes place during the West High Knights and East High Wildcats State Championship basketball game. The scene begins in the boys' locker room and transitions itself into the gym where the game is taking place. The song ends as the winning shot is made.

Formats and track listings

;Formats # "Now or Never" (Album Version) — 4:26 # "Now or Never" (

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Edit) — 3:24 # "Now or Never" (Video Edit) — 1:31 # "Now or Never" (Reprise version - as part of "Senior Year Spring Musical") — 0:56 ;

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digital single track listing

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

Walt Disney Records Official Site
{{High School Musical 2008 singles Songs from High School Musical (franchise) Songs written by Matthew Gerrard Songs written by Robbie Nevil Walt Disney Records singles 2008 songs