Old Before I Die

"Old Before I Die"
Single by Robbie Williams
from the album Life thru a Lens
Released	14 April 1997
Format	CD single, Cassette
Genre	Britpop
Length	3:50
Label	Chrysalis
Writer(s)	Robbie Williams, Desmond Child, Eric Bazilian
Producer(s)	Guy Chambers, Steve Power
Robbie Williams singles chronology
"Freedom" (1996) "Old Before I Die" (1997) "Lazy Days" (1997)
Music video "Old Before I Die" on YouTube

"Old Before I Die" is a 1997 song by Robbie Williams, and the first single to be taken from his debut album, Life thru a Lens. The Oasis-influenced song became a number two hit in the United Kingdom when it was released in April that year.

Music video

The music video features Williams performing for the camera with ageing rock stars as his backing band, and some fade-ins by the cameraman. There are also shots of Williams flying through the air.

Track listing

UK CD1

1. "Old Before I Die" – 3:50
2. "Better Days" – 3:30
3. "Average B-Side" – 2:58

UK CD2

1. "Old Before I Die" – 3:50
2. "Making Plans for Nigel" – 4:05
3. "Kooks" – 2:36

Holland

1. "Old Before I Die" – 3:50
2. "Kooks" – 2:36
3. "Average B-Side" – 2:58
4. "Making Plans for Nigel" – 4:05
5. "Better Days" – 3:30

Charts

Alejandra Guzmán version

Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán recorded a cover of the song titled "Quiero Vivir" (I Want to Live), and included it on her tenth studio album, Soy. The track was produced by Desmond Child who wrote the original version. The single did not chart in Mexico or United States.

Notes

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics