Livin' the Dream (Morgan Wallen song)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Livin' the Dream"
Promotional single by Morgan Wallen
from the album Dangerous: The Double Album
ReleasedNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
GenreCountry
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joey Moi

"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, Hardy, Ben Burgess and Jacob Durrett, and produced by Joey Moi.[2]

Content[]

"Livin' the Dream" down on Wallen's wild, fast-paced lifestyle,[3] lyrics tell his story of finding trouble everywhere he goes, and learning that being famous isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.[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[]

Chart performance for "Livin' the Dream"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 58
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 166
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 74
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 19

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 40,000double-dagger

double-dagger 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. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Livin' the Dream". Music Canada. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
Retrieved from ""