I'm Not Ready

"I'm Not Ready"
Single by Michael Bolton featuring Delta Goodrem
from the album Gems
Released	16 May 2011
Format	Digital download, Promotional CD Single
Recorded	2011
Genre	pop
Length	4:29
Label	Montaigne Records, Sony Music
Writer(s)	Vince Pizzinga, Delta Goodrem
Producer(s)	Dann Huff
Michael Bolton singles chronology
"Jack Sparrow" (2011) "I’m Not Ready" (2011)
Delta Goodrem singles chronology "Mistakes" (2010) "I'm Not Ready" (2011) "Sitting on Top of the World" (2012)

"I'm Not Ready" is the first single released from Michael Bolton's twenty-first studio album, Gems. It features Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem on vocals. The song was released on iTunes on 16 May 2011^[1] and peaked at number 29 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.^[2] Goodrem's original solo recording was released on her fifth studio album, Child of the Universe, the following year.

Background

Goodrem wrote the song about her recent split from fiancé Brian McFadden. Lyrics include "I’m scared of tomorrow and the emptiness to come, but I’ve changed for the better since I’ve known your love."^[3]

Bolton got a call from his label and was introduced Goodrem. Goodrem played the song to Bolton who requested this song be included on his near complete album to which Goodrem agreed. ^[4]

Promotion

Bolton and Goodrem performed the song live on Dancing With The Stars (US) on May 10 ^[5] and again on NBC's Today Show on June 20. ^[6]

Reception

Brendon Veevers of Renowned for Sound said the song is “both sentimental and vulnerable” and is 'harmony heaven' as the pair pass vocals from one another with ease.^[7]

Simon Gage of the Daily Express simply called the song “beautiful”.^[8]

Chart performance

References

Michael Bolton
Studio albums	Michael Bolotin (1975) Everyday of My Life (1976) Michael Bolton (1983) Everybody's Crazy (1985) The Hunger (1987) Soul Provider (1989) Time, Love & Tenderness (1991) Timeless: The Classics (1992) The One Thing (1993) This Is the Time: The Christmas Album (1996) All That Matters (1997) My Secret Passion (1998) Timeless: The Classics Vol. 2 (1999) Only a Woman Like You (2002) Vintage (2003) 'Til the End of Forever (2005) Bolton Swings Sinatra (2006) One World One Love (2009) Gems: The Duets Collection / Duette (2011)
Cover albums	Timeless: The Classics This Is The Time: The Christmas Album My Secret Passion: The Arias Timeless: The Classics Vol. 2 Vintage Bolton Swings Sinatra
Compilation albums	The Artistry of Michael Bolotin (1993) Greatest Hits (1985–1995) (1995) 'Til the End of Forever (2005)
Songs	"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" "How Can We Be Lovers?" "When I'm Back on My Feet Again" "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" "Time, Love and Tenderness" "Missing You Now" "Said I Loved You...But I Lied" "I Found Someone" "Go the Distance" "Jack Sparrow" "I'm Not Ready"
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