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A Little Bit Longer is the third studio album by the American pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers, and their second album released under Hollywood Records and managed under Sony/ATV Music Publishing.It was released on August 12, 2008. The first single off the album was "Burnin' Up", released on June 20, 2008. The album was number 40 on Rolling Stone's Best 50 Albums of 2008. One of the songs from the album, "Video Girl" was also number 49 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100
Best Singles of 2008.
Released:August 12, 2008 (2008-08-12)
Recorded:2007–2008
Recorded:2007–2008
Length:39:34 (Standard version)
42:32 (Wal-mart version)
41:41 (Target version)
42:44 (Best Buy version)
42:32 (Wal-mart version)
41:41 (Target version)
42:44 (Best Buy version)
Singles From A Little bit Longer
"Burnin' Up"Released: June 20, 2008
"Lovebug"Released: September 30, 2008
"Tonight"Released: January 4, 2009
Album info
The title of the album, "A Little Bit Longer," comes from their song of the same name, which Nick Jonas wrote about his dealings with having Type One Diabetes. The album artwork was released by Team Jonas, the Jonas Brothers' official fan club, to fan club members via an e-mail newsletter on June 20, 2008.Like their last album, this one also features CDVU+ technology that includes more than 30 pages of bonus features with exclusive video performance, 60 printable photos, complete album lyrics, downloadable graphics, and hidden links. In addition, the packaging of the album is made from 100% recycled materials.On August 5, 2008, A Little Bit Longer was put up on MTV's The Leak where one could listen to the album before it was released. The brothers performed their second single, "Lovebug" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
Singles"Burnin' Up""Burnin' Up" is the album's first single and was officially released via radio stations on June 20, 2008.Also on that same day, the music video for "Burnin' Up" premiered on Disney Channel, following the premiere of Camp Rock."Lovebug"The second official single "Lovebug" was revealed at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where they performed this song. It was officially released on September 30, 2008. The official music video for "Lovebug," premiered on Disney Channel on October 19, 2008."Tonight"The third official single "Tonight" was confirmed by the Jonas Brothers at the 36th Annual American Music Awards. It was officially released on January 4, 2009. The music video premiered on January 19, 2009.Promotional singlesOn June 24, 2008, iTunes announced that it would be releasing four songs from A Little Bit Longer, one roughly every two weeks, as part of a promotional deal. The songs were "Burnin' Up", "Pushin' Me Away", "Tonight", and "A Little Bit Longer". Due to strong digital sales, these songs briefly charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Tonight" as the highest charting song at #8. After the album's release, all of the album tracks charted on various Billboard charts.
Singles"Burnin' Up""Burnin' Up" is the album's first single and was officially released via radio stations on June 20, 2008.Also on that same day, the music video for "Burnin' Up" premiered on Disney Channel, following the premiere of Camp Rock."Lovebug"The second official single "Lovebug" was revealed at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where they performed this song. It was officially released on September 30, 2008. The official music video for "Lovebug," premiered on Disney Channel on October 19, 2008."Tonight"The third official single "Tonight" was confirmed by the Jonas Brothers at the 36th Annual American Music Awards. It was officially released on January 4, 2009. The music video premiered on January 19, 2009.Promotional singlesOn June 24, 2008, iTunes announced that it would be releasing four songs from A Little Bit Longer, one roughly every two weeks, as part of a promotional deal. The songs were "Burnin' Up", "Pushin' Me Away", "Tonight", and "A Little Bit Longer". Due to strong digital sales, these songs briefly charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Tonight" as the highest charting song at #8. After the album's release, all of the album tracks charted on various Billboard charts.
Charts and sales
According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 selling 525,402 units in its opening weekThe album also charted as #1 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums, Top Digital Albums, Top Internet Albums, and Tastemakers.All 12 tracks from the standard edition CD have charted on either the Billboard Hot 100, the Bubbling Under Chart (essentially positions #101-125) or the Pop 100. The four singles that had been released on iTunes: "Burnin' Up", "Pushin' Me Away", "Tonight", and "A Little Bit Longer" all charted on iTunes' "Top Songs Chart". The album is also considered as the highest first week sales debut at number one for a Hollywood records artist in the U.S. and worldwide.According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album remained at number one in its second week on the Billboard 200 (August 19—August 26) with about 147,000 copies sold, In its third week, it fell to number four on the Billboard 200, with about 80,000 copies sold. It has sold 1,650,000 in the U.S receiving a platinum certification by the RIAA, and since sold 2,500,000 worldwide. The album was the second fastest selling album of 2008 and the 4th best seller.
Track listing TitleWriter(s)Length
1."BB Good"Jonas Brothers, John Taylor2:56
2."Burnin' Up" (featuring Big Rob)Jonas Brothers2:55
3."Shelf"Jonas Brothers3:48
4."One Man Show"Jonas Brothers3:08
5."Lovebug"Jonas Brothers3:40
6."Tonight"Jonas Brothers, Greg Garbowsky3:29
7."Can't Have You"Nick Jonas4:28
8."Video Girl"Jonas Brothers2:53
9."Pushin' Me Away"Jonas Brothers3:03
10."Sorry"Jonas Brothers, John Fields3:12
11."Got Me Going Crazy"Nick Jonas2:35
12."A Little Bit Longer"Nick Jonas3:25
Tottal:39:32
1."BB Good"Jonas Brothers, John Taylor2:56
2."Burnin' Up" (featuring Big Rob)Jonas Brothers2:55
3."Shelf"Jonas Brothers3:48
4."One Man Show"Jonas Brothers3:08
5."Lovebug"Jonas Brothers3:40
6."Tonight"Jonas Brothers, Greg Garbowsky3:29
7."Can't Have You"Nick Jonas4:28
8."Video Girl"Jonas Brothers2:53
9."Pushin' Me Away"Jonas Brothers3:03
10."Sorry"Jonas Brothers, John Fields3:12
11."Got Me Going Crazy"Nick Jonas2:35
12."A Little Bit Longer"Nick Jonas3:25
Tottal:39:32
CD
When You Look Me In The Eyes (***)
BB Good
Burnin' Up
Shelf
One Man Show
Lovebug
Tonight
Can't Have YouVideo Girl
Pushin' Me Away
Sorry
Got Me Going Crazy
A Little Bit Longer
Hello Goodbye (***)Live To Party (***)
CD+DVD
CD
When You Look Me In The Eyes (***)
BB Good
Burnin' Up
Shelf
One Man Show
Lovebug
Tonight
Can't Have YouVideo Girl
Pushin' Me Away
Sorry
Got Me Going Crazy
A Little Bit Longer
Hello Goodbye (***)Infatuation (***)
Burnin' Up(Live) (***)
Shelf(Live) (***)
Pushin' Me Away(Live) (***)
A Little Bit Longer(Live) (***)
DVD
When You Look Me In The Eyes (MV)
Burnin' Up (MV)
Burnin' Up ("Making of the Video")
Lovebug (MV)
Lovebug ("Making of the Video")JB Special Message
A Little Bit Longer : Album piece
A Little Bit Longer : Clear Channel Stripped Performance
Band In a Bus TrailerYou Tube Video
(DJ Danger)
(Nick J Show)
(Taichi)
(Gibson Surprise Visit)
(Look Me In The Eyes Tour Makes History)
(Meet The Queen)
Exclusive DVDsTarget
Exclusive DVDThe Target edition of A Little Bit Longer includes a DVD with the following:
"JB Rules"
Live videos from the Disney Channel Games 2008:
"S.O.S."
"Burnin' Up"
"This Is Me" (with Demi Lovato)
Jonas Brothers Official Site Pre-order Bonus DVDFans that pre-ordered A Little Bit Longer online before its release received a DVD with the following:
Jonas Brothers' special message
A Little Bit Longer album piece
"A Little Bit Longer" (Acoustic Live Performance)
"Lovebug" (Acoustic Performance)
Band In a Bus trailer
Jonas Brothers YouTube videos
Canadian Deluxe Edition
The Canadian Deluxe Edition of A Little Bit Longer includes a DVD with the following:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_@_Much :
Jonas Brothers- A Much Music Special Presentation
A Little Bit Longer Album Piece
Band In A Bus Trailer
Jonas Brothers YouTube Videos;
DJ Danger
Nick J Show - Anger
Tai Chi
Nick J Show - Revenge
Gibson Surprise Visit
Look Me In The Eyes Makes History
Meet The Queen
Music Videos
Burnin' Up
Lovebug
Personnel
Joe Jonas - Lead Vocals,Percussion, Guitar
John Taylor - Guitar
Greg Garbowsky - Bass guitar
Jack Lawless - Drums
Ryan Liestman - Keyboard
Release history Country Date
United StatesAugust 12, 2008
ArgentinaAugust 21, 2008
Hong KongAugust 26, 2008
United KingdomSeptember 29, 2008
EuropeOctober 3, 2008
PhilippinesOctober 6, 2008
AustraliaOctober 11, 2008
New ZealandOctober 13, 2008
South AfricaNovember 14, 2008
TaiwanNovember 14, 2008
Canada (Deluxe Edition)December 9, 2008
JapanJanuary 14, 2009
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