Close (Nick Jonas song)

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"Close"
File:CloserNickJonas.jpg
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)		 "Chainsaw"
(2016)[2]
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.

Background

During a Twitter session, Jonas explained that the track is "about how I literally can't open up and be vulnerable with someone".[3] The melody of the song was released over the days before the release of the song, through several tweets.[4]

Critical reception

James Grebey of Spin magazine called "Close" a "sultry" track and is deeply personal .[3] 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.[5] On April 24, 2016 he performed the song during his 75-minute set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.[6] He performed the song with Thomas Rhett and Daniella Bradbery for an episode of CMT Crossroads.[7] On April 28, Jonas and Tove Lo performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[8] Jonas performed the song solo on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 9, 2016.[9] He and Tove Lo performed "Close" live on May 22, 2016 at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

Cover versions

Conor Maynard performed a mash-up of "Close" with "King" by Years & Years.[10]

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.[11] The video was directed by Tim Erem.[12]

Track listing

  • Digital download remixes[13]
  1. "Close" (Louis Vivet Remix) – 3:28
  2. "Close" (Dan E Radio Remix) – 3:44

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14] 37
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] 54
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 38
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[17] 7
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] 22
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 16
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[20] 28
Denmark (Tracklisten)[21] 34
France (SNEP)[22] 165
Germany (Official German Charts)[23] 61
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 33
Indonesia (Creative Disc Top 50)[25] 4
Italy (FIMI)[26] 75
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade)[27] 3
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[28] 57
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 11
Portugal (AFP)[30] 27
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[31] 21
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 39
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[34] 25
US Billboard Hot 100[35] 15
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[36] 28
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[37] 37
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[38] 11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[39] 23

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
New Zealand (RMNZ)[40] 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
[41]
United Kingdom April 7, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Island [42]
United Kingdom April 29, 2016 Digital download – Remixes
[43]

References

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  2. ↑ http://www.islandrecords.com/news/nick-jonas-releases-teaser-for-chainsaw/
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  4. ↑ http://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-close-tove-lo
  5. ↑ 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/
  6. ↑ http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2016/04/nick_jonas_jazz_fest_new_orlea.html
  7. ↑ http://www.etcanada.com/blogs/etc_192099/nick-jonas-performs-new-song-chainsaw-with-thomas-rhett/music
  8. ↑ http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/schedule/jkl-schedule-for-04252016
  9. ↑ http://ellentube.com/videos/0-h756z5fc/
  10. ↑ http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/conor-maynard/news/nick-jonas-close-cover/
  11. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-nick-jonas-tove-los-provocative-close-video-20160325#ixzz4414t0xBP
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  18. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Nick Jonas. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  19. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3Anick%20jonas&f[1]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=nick%20jonas
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  31. ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/
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  33. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – {{{song}}}". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  34. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-05-27" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  35. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Nick Jonas. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  36. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  37. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  38. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  39. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
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  43. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/close-feat.-tove-lo-louis/id1106215660?i=1106216072

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