"I'd Die Without You" is a song by American R&B duo P.M. Dawn. The song first appeared on the

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of the 1992 film ''

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'' and was one of several songs to chart from the album. The song later appeared on P.M. Dawn's own '' The Bliss Album...?'' (1993), and on their 2000 greatest hits collection, '' The Best of P.M. Dawn''. "I'd Die Without You" was released in September 1992 as the third single from the ''Boomerang'' soundtrack. It peaked at number three on the US ''

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and number two on the ''Billboard''

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and Rhythmic charts in 1992. The

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awarded the song a gold certification in November 1992 for selling over 500,000 copies. Internationally, the single peaked at number 10 in Canada and reached the top 50 in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Critical reception

Connie Johnson from ''

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'' named it one of the group's "best tracks", adding that it "reveal a gentle, emotional-guy sensitivity". An editor from ''

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'' described the song as "soulful" and "exquisite".

Track listings

* US 12-inch single :A1. "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42 :A2. "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10 :B1. "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15 :B2. "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15 * US CD and cassette single # "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15 # "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42 # "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10 # "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15 # "I'd Die Without You" (album version) – 4:11 * US and Canadian cassette single # "I'd Die Without You" (radio edit) # "On a Clear Day" (radio edit) * UK 7-inch and cassette single # "I'd Die Without You" # "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix) * UK 12-inch single :A1. "I'd Die Without You" :B1. "On a Clear Day" (extended) :B2. "On a Clear Day" (7-inch remix) * UK and Australian CD single # "I'd Die Without You" # "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix) # "On a Clear Day" (HEvian club mix) # "I'd Die Without You" (LP version)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

{{Authority control 1992 singles 1992 songs Island Records singles LaFace Records singles P.M. Dawn songs Songs written by Attrell Cordes