If Tomorrow Never Comes
Encyclopedia
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" served as the first single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating
's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac
. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart
, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland
, Sweden
, Switzerland
, Austria
, Germany
, France
and Australia
. The song was declared as the second highest-selling single of 2002.
UK albums
had a number one hit in New Zealand
with "If Tomorrow Never Comes" in 1997. In 1999, Westlife
made an a cappela version live. It also became part of Barry Manilow
's concert repertoire, and is featured on his 2004 live album 2 Nights Live!
In the 2000s, the song has gained added visibility with performances on reality television
competition shows, with third-place finisher Elliott Yamin
singing it on the fifth season
of American Idol
. Second season The X Factor
winner Shayne Ward
performing it in that series' penultimate round, and Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith
singing it on Top 10: Number One's Night. Foster & Allen
recorded a version which they released on their 2005 album, Foster & Allen - Sing The Number 1's On June 30, 2009, Kevin Skinner
sang this song during the auditions on the NBC series America's Got Talent
.
"Se não houver amanhã" (Edu Machado versão em português)
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac
Steve Mac
Steve Mac , is a songwriter, record producer and owner of Rokstone Studios in London.He has produced more than 22 number one singles in the UK and had several multi-million selling albums worldwide...
. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The song was declared as the second highest-selling single of 2002.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "If Tomorrow Never Comes" - 3:57
- "If Tomorrow Never Comes" (Groove Brothers Mix) - 6:08
- "Interview With Ronan Keating - 4:00
UK albums
- "If Tomorrow Never Comes" - 3:57
- "10 years of hits 3;06
- "Ultimate boybands 3;04
- "Where we belong 3;14
Chart positions
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Singles Chart | 3 |
| Austria Singles Chart | 1 |
| Belgium Singles Chart | 4 |
| Denmark Singles Chart | 1 |
| France Singles Chart | 9 |
| Ireland Singles Chart | 1 |
| Netherlands Singles Chart | 2 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 3 |
| Norway Singles Chart | 1 |
| Sweden Singles Chart | 4 |
| Switzerland Singles Chart | 7 |
| U.K. Singles Chart | 1 |
End Of Decade positions
| Chart (2000–2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
85 |
Other versions
JooseJoose
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had a number one hit in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
with "If Tomorrow Never Comes" in 1997. In 1999, Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
made an a cappela version live. It also became part of Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana ."...
's concert repertoire, and is featured on his 2004 live album 2 Nights Live!
2 Nights Live!
2 Nights Live! is, as the title suggests, a live compilation album of a two-night concert released by Barry Manilow in 2004.-Night 1:-Night 2:-References:* * *...
In the 2000s, the song has gained added visibility with performances on reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
competition shows, with third-place finisher Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin , born Efraym Elliott Yamin, is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol....
singing it on the fifth season
American Idol (season 5)
The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell returned to judge, and Ryan Seacrest returned to host. It is the most successful season to date ratings-wise and also with 18 contestants getting record deals -...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
. Second season The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
winner Shayne Ward
Shayne Ward
Shayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...
performing it in that series' penultimate round, and Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith
Damien Leith
Damien Leo Leith is an Irish Australian singer–songwriter. He was the winner of the Network Ten music contest Australian Idol 2006Damien has also guest co-hosted 'The Morning Show' on Network Ten on 18 July 2011.He was born in Ireland and now lives in Australia with his Australian wife, Eileen...
singing it on Top 10: Number One's Night. Foster & Allen
Foster & Allen
Foster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen.-History:Foster and Allen began back in the 1970s when Foster and Allen were playing in country music bands around Ireland...
recorded a version which they released on their 2005 album, Foster & Allen - Sing The Number 1's On June 30, 2009, Kevin Skinner
Kevin Skinner
Patrick Kevin Skinner , better known as Kevin Skinner, is an American country music singer from the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky. He was the winner of the fourth season of America's Got Talent.- Early life :...
sang this song during the auditions on the NBC series America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
.
"Se não houver amanhã" (Edu Machado versão em português)