One Direction confirm Live While We're Young single

One Direction have confirmed the name of the first single from their second album will be 'Live While We're Young'.

One Direction have announced new single 'Live While We're Young'.

The track will be the first from the group's much anticipated follow-up to debut album 'Up All Night' - which spawned tracks 'What Makes You Beautiful' and 'One Thing' - and led them to have number ones in 17 countries.

Band member Niall Horan tweeted his excitement about the release, saying: "Now you've heard the name of the first single! Cannot wait for you to hear the song itself now! (sic)"

Harry Styles added: "The new single 'Live While We're Young' will be here soon! Hope you like it .xx (sic)"

In a YouTube video announcing the single, Louis Tomlinson said: "We wanted to say a massive thank you to you guys because we wouldn't be where we are without you."

The single will be available for pre-order from midnight tonight (23.08.12).

The band - which also features Liam Payne and Zayn Malik - were initially formed on UK TV show 'The X Factor' in 2010, and have recently completed their first US tour.

One Direction will be touring the UK in 2013, include performing nine dates at London's The O2 venue.

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