Don't Waste the Pretty
Third single from Allison Iraheta's debut album.
"Don't Waste the Pretty" is the third single from Allison Iraheta's debut album Just Like You. The single version features Orianthi on guitar and was produced by Howard Benson. It was released digitally on June 8, 2010, and to radio stations on June 22, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Allison Iraheta featuring Orianthi
- Album
- Just Like You
- Released
- June 8, 2010
- Recorded
- 2010
- Genre
- Pop punk, pop rock
- Length
- 3:28
- Label
- 19, Jive
- Writer
- Michael Dennis Smith
- Stefanie Ridel
- Miriam Nervo
- Olivia Nervo
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Iraheta performed the original version on Lopez Tonight on May 26, 2010.
- There is no official music video, but Jive released a backstage video titled "The Journey to Don't Waste the Pretty".
- Iraheta performed the track with Orianthi and Adam Lambert on the Glam Nation Tour in 2010.
Reception
Reception of the new version of "Don't Waste the Pretty" has been mainly positive. Entertainment Weekly's Michael Slezak concluded that the song finds Iraheta at her gravelly, soulful best with a killer hook and an empowering message. Billboard wrote that the single deserves to become for Iraheta what "Whataya Want From Me" was for Adam Lambert. AOL Radio writer Matthew Wilkening noted that Orianthi's soloing adds dramatic tension to the country-tinged, mid-tempo pop song. Rodney Ho from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called Iraheta a really talented singer and hoped radio would embrace the catchy song. Zap2it Blogger Andrea Reiher praised the new version, saying it is even better with Orianthi's guitar licks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which label released Don't Waste the Pretty?
Don't Waste the Pretty was released by 19 and Jive.
Who wrote Don't Waste the Pretty?
Don't Waste the Pretty was written by Michael Dennis Smith, Stefanie Ridel, Miriam Nervo and Olivia Nervo.
How long is Don't Waste the Pretty?
Don't Waste the Pretty runs 3:28.
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