"I'd Die Without You" is a song by American R&B duo P.M. Dawn, first appearing on the soundtrack of the 1992 film Boomerang, starring Eddie Murphy, and was one of several songs to chart from the album. Later, the song was released on the duo's second album, The Bliss Album...? (1993), as well as on their 2000 greatest hits collection, The Best of P.M. Dawn.

"I'd Die Without You" was released in September 1992 by Gee Street and LaFace Records as the third single from the Boomerang soundtrack. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Top 40/Mainstream and Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover charts in 1992. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the song a gold certification in November 1992 for selling over 500,000 copies. Internationally, the single peaked at number 10 in Canada and reached the top 50 in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Critical reception Connie Johnson from Los Angeles Times named "I'd Die Without You" one of the group's "best tracks", noting that it "reveal a gentle, emotional-guy sensitivity".Johnson, Connie (1993). "P.M. Dawn – The Bliss Album". Los Angeles Times – via St. Louis Post-Dispatch. (March 26, 1993). Steve Sutherland from NME wrote, "There's a movie tie-in here (Boomerang, the new Eddie Murphy) so there's every chance 'I'd Die Without You' will be a hit. Deserves it, anyway. It's cool. Gossamer, slinky, focused, unfussed — what a treat to hear a song that takes its time and doesn't give a toss for the bpms and the clubs. What a treat to hear an understated vocal." An editor from People Magazine described the song as "soulful" and "exquisite".

Track listings

US 12-inch single A1. "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42 A2. "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10 B1. "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15 B2. "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15

US CD and cassette single "I'd Die Without You" (extended remix radio edit) – 4:15 "I'd Die Without You" (extended Jeep mix) – 4:42 "I'd Die Without You" (remix dub) – 5:10 "I'd Die Without You" (remix instrumental) – 4:15 "I'd Die Without You" (album version) – 4:11

US and Canadian cassette single "I'd Die Without You" (radio edit) "On a Clear Day" (radio edit)

UK 7-inch and cassette single "I'd Die Without You" "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix)

UK 12-inch single A1. "I'd Die Without You" B1. "On a Clear Day" (extended) B2. "On a Clear Day" (7-inch remix)

UK, Australian, and Japanese CD single "I'd Die Without You" "On a Clear Day" (HEvian mix) "On a Clear Day" (HEvian club mix) "I'd Die Without You" (LP version)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1992–1993)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100) 84Europe (European Dance Radio) 15Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 40Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) 8UK Airplay (Music Week) 16UK Dance (Music Week) 41US Billboard Hot 100 3US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 16US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard) 2US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard) 2

Year-end charts Chart (1992)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM) 92US Billboard Hot 100 51 Chart (1993)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100 43US Cash Box Top 100 16

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesSeptember 4, 1992United KingdomOctober 26, 1992AustraliaNovember 2, 1992IslandJapanNovember 26, 1992CD

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