"Gonna Be You" is a single by Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, and Debbie Harry. It was released as a standalone single on January 20, 2023, to accompany the 2023 film, 80 for Brady, starring Dolly's 9 to 5 co-stars, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by Damon Elliott. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart.
Dolly recorded a country version of the song in 2024 with Maddie & Tae, Jessie James Decker, and Callie Twisselman. |
Track listing
- Gonna Be You (Diane Warren) 2:58
Background
Diane Warren, the song's writer, said in a statement, “When I wrote ‘"Gonna Be You" for 80 for Brady, I wanted to write a song that celebrated these women's deep friendship. Since 80 was in the title I got a crazy idea, why not get some of the most iconic singers from the '80s, who are still amazing and always will be, to all sing it? Everyone I approached said yes and was just as excited as me!! I'm honored to have Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, and Debbie Harry on this song!! "Gonna Be You" is that song you want to sing along to with all your good friends!"
Music video
A music video directed by 4-time Cannes Gold Lion Award winner Alex Ogus was released alongside the single.
Commercial performance
The song debuted and peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart dated February 4, 2023, its only week on the chart.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.
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