How — Do I Live Without U

The certification for Rimes’ single, a massive feat for a ballad in the late 90s. 4. Why It Still Sticks

The track cemented Diane Warren as the queen of the "power ballad." She written it specifically with the idea of a universal longing, making it the ultimate wedding song—and ironically, one of the most popular funeral songs—of the late 90s. 3. By The Numbers

Both versions were released on the exact same day (May 23, 1997). While Yearwood won the Grammy, Rimes won the charts, with her version spending a then-record 69 weeks on the Hot 100. 2. Diane Warren’s Golden Touch How Do I Live Without U

Trisha Yearwood was brought in to record a "more soulful" version for the movie’s soundtrack.

The amount of time LeAnn Rimes’ version stayed on the Billboard Hot 100. The certification for Rimes’ single, a massive feat

A 14-year-old LeAnn Rimes recorded it first, but Touchstone Pictures felt her version was "too pop" and her age made the lyrics feel less mature for the film Con Air .

Are you looking to use this for a , a social media caption , or perhaps a script for a video essay? a social media caption

The most fascinating part of the song’s history is its dual release.