Close (Nick Jonas song)

"Close"
The single's two artists, Nick Jonas and Tove Lo, stare at each other, both sweaty and appear to be emotional over an issue
Single by Nick Jonas featuring Tove Lo
from the album Last Year Was Complicated
Released March 25, 2016 (2016-03-25)
Format Digital download
Length 3:54
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Mattman & Robin[1]
Nick Jonas singles chronology
"Levels"
(2015)		 "Close"
(2016)
Tove Lo singles chronology
"Desire"
(2016)		 "Close"
(2016)		 "Say It"
(2016)
Music video
"Close" on YouTube

"Close" is a song recorded by American singer Nick Jonas from his upcoming third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated. The track features guest vocals from Swedish singer Tove Lo. It was released on March 25, 2016, by Island, Safehouse and Republic Records as the album's lead single. The song was written by Robin Fredriksson, Mattias Larsson, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Tove Lo. It has peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

During a Twitter session, Jonas explained that the track is "about how I literally can't open up and be vulnerable with someone".[2] The melody of the song was released over the days before the release of the song, through several tweets.[3]

Critical reception

James Grebey of Spin magazine called "Close" a "sultry" track and is deeply personal .[2] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone magazine called the song a sexy, steel-drum-assisted single.

Live performance

Jonas performed the song live with Tove Lo on Saturday Night Live on April 16, 2016.[4] On April 24th, 2016 he performed the song during his 75min set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.[5] He performed the song with Thomas Rhett and Daniella Bradbery for an Upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads.[6] He and Tove Lo are set to perform the song live on May 22, 2016 at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.[7] On April 28th, Both of them performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live.[8]

Cover versions

Conor Maynard performed a mash-up of the singles "Close" and "King" of Years & Years.[9]

Music video

The music video was released the same day as the single.[1] The video depicts both singers unable to physically touch each other as they are continuously pulled away from the other. As their clothes are ripped away, the pair is able to finally get close. The more vulnerable the pair get, the closer they are able to get. [10] The video was directed by Tim Erem.[11]

Track listing

  1. "Close" (Louis Vivet Remix) – 3:28
  2. "Close" (Dan E Radio Remix) – 3:44

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] 37
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[14] 1
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[15] 22
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 22
France (SNEP)[17] 165
Germany (Official German Charts)[18] 94
Ireland (IRMA)[19] 37
Italy (FIMI)[20] 87
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade)[21] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] 63
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] 11
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[24] 48
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[25] 41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 55
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[27] 39
US Billboard Hot 100[28] 26
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[29] 40
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[30] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31] 31

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] Gold 7,500

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States March 25, 2016 Digital download [33]
United Kingdom April 7, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Island [34]
United Kingdom April 29, 2016 Digital download – Remixes [35]

References

  1. 1 2 "Nick Jonas Releases New Song Close (feat. Tove Lo) - E! Online". E! Online. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Nick Jonas Shares New Single, ‘Close,’ Featuring Tove Lo". Spin. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-close-tove-lo
  4. ↑ http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/04/01/nick-jonas-dishes-on-his-album-miley-cyrus-and-hall-passes-in-reddit-ama/82509610/
  5. ↑ http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2016/04/nick_jonas_jazz_fest_new_orlea.html
  6. ↑ http://www.etcanada.com/blogs/etc_192099/nick-jonas-performs-new-song-chainsaw-with-thomas-rhett/music
  7. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7349866/nick-jonas-demi-lovato-tove-lo-added-as-performers-at-2016-billboard-music
  8. ↑ http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/schedule/jkl-schedule-for-04252016
  9. ↑ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/conor-maynard/news/nick-jonas-close-cover/
  10. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-nick-jonas-tove-los-provocative-close-video-20160325#ixzz4414t0xBP
  11. ↑ "Nick Jonas f/ Tove Lo "Close" (Tim Erem, dir.)". VideoStatic. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  12. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/close-feat.-tove-lo-louis/id1106215660?i=1106216072
  13. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Nick Jonas. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 18, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Top Digital - Classifica settimanale WK 17 (dal 2016-04-22 al 2016-04-28)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  21. ↑ http://www.top40.nl/nick-jonas-feat-tove-lo-1/close-1_27214
  22. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  23. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  24. ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/
  25. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-05-12" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  32. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – Close". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Last Year Was Complicated". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  34. ↑ "BBC – Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC Radio 1. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  35. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/close-feat.-tove-lo-louis/id1106215660?i=1106216072

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