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I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

Released



1998

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith for the 1998 sci-fi disaster film Armageddon, in which lead singer Steven Tyler's daughter Liv starred. It is one of four songs performed by the band for the film, the other three being "What Kind of Love Are You On", "Come Together", and "Sweet Emotion". The power ballad[3] was written by Diane Warren, who originally envisioned it would be performed by "Celine Dion or somebody like that".[4]

"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"Single by Aerosmithfrom the album Armageddon: The AlbumB-side

"Animal Crackers"

"Taste of India"

ReleasedAugust 18, 1998Genre

Hard rock[1]

 

pop rock[1]

 

glam metal[2]

Length4:59LabelColumbiaSongwriter(s)Diane WarrenProducer(s)Matt SerleticAerosmith singles chronology"Taste of India"
(1998)"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
(1998)"What Kind of Love Are You On"
(1998)
Music video"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" on YouTube
In the United States, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was originally supposed to be a radio-only single from Armageddon: The Album, but due to popular demand, Columbia Records issued the song commercially in August 1998.[5][6] It subsequently debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the band their first and only number-one single in their home country. The song also peaked at number one for multiple weeks in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, and Norway. In the United Kingdom, it sold over one million copies and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was covered by American country music singer Mark Chesnutt for his album of the same name. In early 1999, his version was a top-twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 while also topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Inspiration and backgroundEdit

In 1997, Diane Warren was watching Barbara Walters interview James Brolin and Barbra Streisand. Brolin said he missed Streisand when they were asleep, and Warren wrote down the words "I don't want to miss a thing", before there was even a song.[7]

"When I first heard it," recalled drummer Joey Kramer, "it was just a demo with piano and singing. It was difficult to imagine what kind of touch Aerosmith could put on it and make it our own… As soon as we began playing it as a band, then it instantly became an Aerosmith song."[8]
Critical receptionEdit

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "If you're among the many who adore Aerosmith when it indulges in power balladry à la "Angel", then you're in for a real treat. This tune from the imminent soundtrack to "Armageddon" shows the enduring rock troupe happily giving in to the romance of superstar tunesmith Diane Warren's sweet tune—but with an appropriate dash of guitar-juiced melodrama. Steven Tyler's signature belting is so intensely over the top that he frequently seems to be shrieking. It's a high-voltage performance that is matched by a collision of rock-styled instrumentation and grand, faux-classical orchestration. It's a recipe that will prove irresistible to programmers at top 40 and AC formats."[9] Birmingham Evening Mail commented, "Songwriter Diane Warren weaves her magic again with a bombastic power ballad from the 'Armageddon' movie soundtrack. It perfectly suits Steven Tyler's sleazy vocals as the track moves towards its strings-soaked conclusion."[10] Daily Record called it an "epic ballad which has Steve Tyler impersonating of Bryan Adams".[11] They also noted it as an "end-of-the-night disco favourite."[12]

Impact and legacyEdit

This song was Aerosmith's biggest hit, debuting at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four weeks in September, and reaching number one around the world, including Australia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. It helped introduce Aerosmith to a new generation[13] and remains a slow dance staple.[14]

On November 28, 2015, boxer Tyson Fury sang the song after
PersonnelEdit

Personnel are adapted from the Armageddon soundtrack's liner notes.[26]

Aerosmith

Steven Tyler – lead and backing vocals

Joe Perry – lead guitars

Brad Whitford – rhythm guitars

Tom Hamilton – bass guitars

Joey Kramer – drums and percussion

Additional personnel

Suzie Katayama – string arrangements

Mark Chesnutt versionEdit

"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"Single by Mark Chesnuttfrom the album I Don't Want to Miss a ThingB-side"Wherever You Are"[96]ReleasedDecember 1, 1998[97]GenreCountryLength4:10LabelDeccaSongwriter(s)Diane WarrenProducer(s)Mark WrightMark Chesnutt singles chronology"Wherever You Are"
(1998)"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
(1998)"This Heartache Never Sleeps"
(1999)

In December 1998, country music artist Mark Chesnutt released a cover version of the song. His rendition is the first single and title track from his 1999 album of the same name.[98]