Nothing to Lose (Bret Michaels song)

"Nothing to Lose"
Single by Bret Michaels
from the album Custom Built
Released	March 2, 2010 (2010-03-02)
Format	CD single, digital download
Genre	Country, country rock
Length	3:55
Label	Poor Boy Records
Writer(s)	Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels singles chronology
"Driven" (Rock Mix) (2008) "Nothing to Lose" (2010) "Lie to Me" (2010)
Miley Cyrus singles chronology "When I Look at You" (2010) "Nothing to Lose" (2010) "Can't Be Tamed" (2010)

"Nothing to Lose" is the title of a song written by Bret Michaels, and was recorded by Michaels as the first single for his solo album, Custom Built. The song was originally recorded by Michaels himself, however, he was working with Miley Cyrus who asked to sing on the track with him.^[1] Miley Cyrus covered the hit Poison ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with Michaels for her album "Can't Be Tamed" and then became involved on Bret's new single.

Background and composition

"Nothing to Lose" is a country rock ballad, backed mostly by acoustic guitar. The narrator describes a slow-churning declaration of codependence.^{[citation needed]} "Nothing To Lose" features five recorded versions of the song; solo, solo acoustic, featuring Miley Cyrus, acoustic featuring Miley Cyrus and a country version also featuring the popular Disney star.

Reception

Blake Boldt of The 9513 gave the song a "thumbs down" review. He said that Michaels lures in listeners with a suggestive passage about getting sexy to save a faded love. Boldt also went on to say that the song metal-lite, mixed with tween country. He also felt that Miley Cyrus stole the show with her harmonies.^[2]

Live performances

Bret Michaels performed 'Nothing to Lose' live with an acoustic guitar on "Lopez Tonight" and witnessing the audience's reaction to Michaels heartfelt performance, George Lopez closed with "That's how real rockers do it". ^[3]

Track listing

Maxi Single

1. Nothing to Lose (featuring Miley Cyrus) - 3:54
2. Nothing to Lose (Bret only) - 3:54
3. Nothing to Lose (featuring Miley Cyrus - country) - 3:54
4. Nothing to Lose (featuring Miley Cyrus - acoustic) - 3:54
5. Nothing to Lose (Bret only - acoustic) - 3:54

Source:^[4]

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Digital Songs [5]	32

References

1. ^ Graff, Gary (2010-03-04). "Bret Michaels Gets Busy With Miley Cyrus, Celebrity Apprentice". Billboard (magazine). http://www.billboard.com/#/news/bret-michaels-gets-busy-with-miley-cyrus-1004072516.story. Retrieved 2010-03-22. 
2. ^ Boldt, Blake (2010-03-22). "Bret Michaels featuring Miley Cyrus - "Nothing to Lose"". The 9513. http://www.the9513.com/bret-michaels-featuring-miley-cyrus-nothing-to-lose/. Retrieved 2010-03-22. 
3. ^ "Bret Michaels performs "Nothing to Lose" live". 2010. http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2010/bret-michaels-performs-nothing-to-lose-live/. Retrieved 2010. 
4. ^ "B*M*B Store: Nothing to Lose Maxi-Single". http://www.bretmichaels.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=30300. Retrieved 2010-11-15. 
5. ^ "Chart Beat Bret Michaels". 2010. http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=poison#/column-chartbeat/chart-beat-thursday-bret-michaels-rocks-1004104455.story. Retrieved 2010.