Alive (Beastie Boys song)

"Alive" is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as the first single from their compilation album Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science.

"Alive"
Single by Beastie Boys
from the album Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science
Released	October 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)
Recorded	1999
Genre	Hip hop (Original) Rap rock alternative hip hop (At Yauch's House Remix)
Length	3:48
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch
Producer(s)	Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato, Jr.
Beastie Boys singles chronology
"Remote Control / Three MC's and One DJ" (1999) "Alive" (1999) "Ch-Check It Out" (2004)
Music video
"Alive" on YouTube

"Big Shot" is a live cover originally by Billy Joel. "Start!" is a mainly instrumental cover originally by The Jam.

Track listing

CD 1

1. "Alive" – 3:50
2. "You + Me Together" – 3:13
3. "Big Shot (Live)" – 3:04
4. "Alive" (Video)

CD 2

1. "Alive" – 3:50
2. "Alive (B.R.A. Remix)" – 3:36
3. "Start!" – 2:50
4. "Start!" (Video)

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
New Zealand Singles Chart^[1]	22
UK Singles Chart^[2]	28

Release history

Region	Date	Formats(s)	Label(s)	Ref(s).
United States	October 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)	Alternative radio	Grand Royal Capitol	^[3]

References

1. "charts.nz - Beastie Boys - Alive". Retrieved 2011-05-11.
2. "The Official Charts Company - Beastie Boys". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
3. "Alternative: Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1321. October 15, 1999. p. 204.