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Billy Idol Releases Orchestral 'Dying to Live' as Finale to 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' Doc

The J. Ralph collaboration marks a cinematic turn that the team is positioning for Oscar consideration.

Overview

  • Idol unveiled the original song and an accompanying video on Nov. 14, presenting the film’s closing sequence built from archival footage, home movies, performance clips and animation.
  • Songwriting credits include Billy Idol, J. Ralph, Steve Stevens, Tommy English and Joe Janiak.
  • J. Ralph described the track as a string-driven, orchestral piece crafted to reveal new nuance and vulnerability in Idol’s vocals.
  • The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year and is expected to reach streaming in early 2026, according to reporting.
  • Idol and Ralph have expressed hopes that the track will contend for a Best Original Song nomination.