Right Here, Right Now (High School Musical song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Right Here, Right Now" |
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| Single by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens | |
| from the album High School Musical 3: Senior Year | |
| Released | October 10, 2008 (Radio Disney) October 14, 2008 (iTunes) |
| Recorded | 2008 |
| Genre | Pop, teen pop, soundtrack |
| Length | 3:58 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
| Songwriter(s) | Jamie Houston |
| Producer(s) | Jamie Houston |
"Right Here, Right Now" is a popular song from the movie High School Musical 3: Senior Year. It is sung by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. They play the main characters, Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez. This song is all about enjoying the present moment. It also reminds us to cherish special memories. It is the second song on the movie's soundtrack. In the movie, Troy and Gabriella sing only parts of the song. However, the extended movie version includes more lyrics.
Song Release
The radio version of "Right Here, Right Now" first played on Radio Disney. This happened on October 10, 2008. It was part of their Planet Premiere show. The song quickly became popular. It reached number 2 on the Top 30 Countdown. It stayed there for six weeks. Later, the song was released for download on iTunes on October 14.
Different Song Versions
You might notice that "Right Here, Right Now" sounds a bit different. This depends on if you hear it in the movie or on the soundtrack. It's not clear why these different versions exist.
For example, in the movie, Vanessa Hudgens sings a line about thanking a star. She also sings with Zac Efron on some other parts. But on the soundtrack, Zac Efron sings these lines by himself. Vanessa only provides background vocals.
There's also an "extended version" of the song. You can find this only in the extended movie. The music at the start of this version is different. It uses the original background music. The soundtrack version has continuous music. Also, Zac sings a specific line in the extended version. Vanessa sings that same line on the soundtrack. The extended version also has fewer background vocals. This makes it sound a bit simpler.
Music Video and Meaning
A special preview of the movie scene was released. This scene was called the official music video. It shows Troy and Gabriella singing together. They are in Troy's treehouse. They remember many special moments they shared. The song's message is important for everyone. It reminds us that the future is coming soon. So, we should enjoy every second of what is happening right now.
Song Formats
You can get "Right Here, Right Now" as a digital download.
- Digital download
- "Right Here, Right Now" (Album Version) — 3:55
Global Versions
This song has been very popular around the world. Many singers in different countries have recorded it. They sing it in their own languages.
| Language | Title | Singers | Country |
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| Danish | "Lige Her Og Nu" | Simon Mathew & Rebekka Mathew | Denmark |
| Greek | "Μικροί θεοί" (Mikroí Theoí) | Kostas Martakis & Shaya | Greece |
| Hungarian | "Itt És Most" | Dósa Mátyás & Széles Izabella | Hungary |
| Italian | "Voglio Te, Accanto a Me" | Ambra LoFaro & Jacopo Sarno | Italy |
| Polish | "Ty i Ja" | Hania Stach & Łukasz Zagrobelny | Poland |
| Romanian | "Chiar Aici, Chiar Acum" | Cătălin Josan & Giulia | Romania |
| Swedish | "Just Här, Just Nu" | Brandur & Molly Sandén | Sweden |
