"Life Goes On" is a song recorded by American singer Fergie for her second studio album, Double Dutchess (2017). It was released as a single on November 11, 2016, by Retrofuture Productions and BMG. The song serves as the third single from Fergie's second studio album, following "M.I.L.F. $". "Life Goes On" was written by Fergie, Tristan Prettyman, Keith Harris and Toby Gad.[2][3][4]
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| Single by Fergie | ||||
| from the album Double Dutchess | ||||
| Released | November 11, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Tropical house[1] | |||
| Length | 3:50 (single version) 4:26 (album version) | |||
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| "Life Goes On" on YouTube | ||||
The song marks Fergie's final release for Interscope Records, after the singer left the label in May 2017 to form her own record label, Dutchess Music, under BMG.
Background and release
editFergie was first expected to release "You Already Know", a song featuring Nicki Minaj, as the third single from Double Dutchess. In an unexpected move, "Life Goes On" was released instead. It was meant to showcase a more vulnerable side to the record after “L.A. Love (La La)” and “M.I.L.F. $”, two uptempo tracks. Some critics commented on how the song was unintentionally topical, in that its release coincided with the week that Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States.[5]
About the claims, the singer stated that “It all felt like the right sentiment at the right time. The universe works in really weird ways. It just felt like the world needs healing,” before adding: “I just wanted to... peel back the layers and show my vulnerable side because there’s so much vulnerability on my album that I just wanted people to know that it’s not just one thing.”[6]
Promotion
editFergie performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 2, 2016.[7] She additionally performed the song on The Today Show on the same day.[8]
Critical reception
editMany critics noted how the single was a change in genre from Fergie's previous single, M.I.L.F. $, with Rap-Up calling it more "Top 40-ready".[9] Samantha Benitz of Hollywood Life praised Fergie's strong vocals and "swag filled persona".[10] Hugh McIntyre of Forbes referred to the song as "existing somewhere in between lounge fodder and the dancefloor, perhaps not perfect for either, but still welcome none the less", and also claimed that Fergie's fanbase was "as patient as any pop star could expect over the years when it comes to solo music from the singer", referring to the delayed release of her long-awaited second album.[11]
Commercial performance
editIn the United States, it was Fergie's first solo single to not charting on Billboard Hot 100 since "Labels or Love", managing only to peak on the lower ends of the Adult Top 40.
It charted on Russia's music chart at number 155, failing to impact any other country's main chart.
Music video
editThe music video for the song was released on December 16, 2016, and features Instagram personality Baddiewinkle and Musical.ly breakout star Baby Ariel.[12][13] In the Chris Marrs Piliero-directed video, Fergie is seen cruising down a highway in a convertible before she picks up Winkle and Ariel, who are hitchhiking, and brings them along to a beach party in the California coast.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Life Goes On" | 3:50 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Life Goes On (Ryan Riback Remix)" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Life Goes On (Trinix Remix)" | 3:01 |
| 3. | "Life Goes On (KLYMVX Remix)" | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Life Goes On (NOTD Remix)" | 3:03 |
| 5. | "Life Goes On (Smle Remix)" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Life Goes On (Monsieur Adi Remix)" | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Life Goes On (Willem Remix)" | 4:14 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] | 44 |
| Russia Airplay (Tophit)[17] | 155 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 39 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | November 11, 2016 | Digital download | Original | [14] | |
| United States | November 21, 2016 | Hot adult contemporary | [19] | ||
| Brazil | January 27, 2017 | Digital download | Remixes | [15] |
References
edit- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (November 11, 2016). "Fergie Releases New Single 'Life Goes On,' But Still No Word on an Album". Forbes. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ "Life Goes On - Single". iTunes (NZ). November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (November 10, 2016). "Is Fergie About To Surprise Release Her Long-Awaited New Album?". Forbes. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Wass, Mike (10 November 2016). "Fergie Relaunches With New Single "Life Goes On"". Idolator. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Apaza, Kevin (11 November 2016). "World Premiere: Fergie - "Life Goes On": Full Audio + Review". DirectLyrics. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (1 December 2016). "Fergie on Owning the Term 'MILF': You Can 'Feel Sexy' and Still 'Be a Good Example' as a Mom". People. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ Cantor, Brian (28 November 2016). "Fergie will take the stage on an upcoming "Late Show With Stephen Colbert."". Headline Planet. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Watch Fergie perform her latest single, 'Life Goes On,' live on TODAY". TODAY. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: FERGIE – 'LIFE GOES ON'". Rap-Up. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Benitz, Samantha (11 November 2016). "Fergie Drops Sexy New Song 'Life Goes On' From Album 'Double Dutchess' — Listen". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (11 November 2016). "Fergie Releases New Single 'Life Goes On,' But Still No Word On An Album". Forbes. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Fergie & Josh Duhamel's Son Axl Is the Cutest Avatar Fan". E! Online. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (16 December 2016). "Fergie Parties with Viral Stars Baddie Winkle and Baby Ariel in New 'Life Goes On' Music Video". People. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Life Goes On - Single by Fergie on Apple Music". Apple Music. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ a b "Life Goes On (Remixes)". iTunes (U.S.). November 11, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Fergie Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ "Fergie - Life Goes On" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ "Fergie Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.