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
Recorded 2015
Length 3:54
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Mattman & Robin[1]
Nick Jonas singles chronology
"Levels"
(2015)		 "Close"
(2016)		 "Bacon"
(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 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 deeply personal .[3] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone called the song a sexy, steel-drum assisted single. Stephen Erlewine of AllMusic wrote a positive review saying "'Close,' a duet with Tove Lo, is perhaps the best showcase for this aspect of Nick Jonas, but the entirety of Last Year Was Complicated walks a fine line between immaculately produced pop confection and personal confession."[5]

Live performance

Jonas performed the song live with Tove Lo on Saturday Night Live on April 16, 2016.[6] On April 24, 2016 he performed the song during his 75-minute set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.[7] He performed the song with Thomas Rhett and Daniella Bradbery for an episode of CMT Crossroads.[8] On April 28, Jonas and Tove Lo performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[9] Jonas performed the song solo on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 9, 2016.[10] He and Tove Lo performed "Close" live on May 22, 2016 at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. On June 10 he performed the song live on Today.[11] Jonas performed the song as a part of his setlist for the Future Now Tour with Demi Lovato singing Lo's lyrics.[12]

Cover versions

Conor Maynard performed a mash-up of "Close" with "King" by Years & Years.[13]

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.[14] The video was directed by Tim Erem.[15]

Track listing

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

Credits and Personnel

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 37
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18] 54
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[19] 33
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[20] 7
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 12
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[22] 11
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[22] 14
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[23] 38
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[24] 26
Denmark (Tracklisten)[25] 34
France (SNEP)[26] 165
Germany (Official German Charts)[27] 61
Ireland (IRMA)[28] 33
Italy (FIMI)[29] 75
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[30] 38
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade)[31] 2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] 57
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[33] 11
Portugal (AFP)[34] 24
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[35] 21
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[36] 53
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[37] 20
South Africa (EMA)[38] 7
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[39] 34
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[40] 41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 39
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[42] 25
US Billboard Hot 100[43] 14
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[44] 32
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[45] 22
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[46] 4
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[47] 10
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[48] 19

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[49] Platinum 15,000*
Sweden (GLF)[50] Platinum 40,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[51] Silver 200,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[52] Platinum 1,000,000double-dagger

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

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States March 25, 2016 Digital download [53]
United Kingdom April 7, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Island [54]
United Kingdom April 29, 2016 Digital download – Remixes [16]

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. ↑ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases - R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates - ...". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Nick Jonas Shares New Single, 'Close,' Featuring Tove Lo". Spin. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Wiest, Brianna. "Nick Jonas's New Single Wants You to Get "Close"". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  5. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen. "All Music review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Nick Jonas dishes on his album, Miley Cyrus and hall passes in Reddit AMA". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Nick Jonas full of surprises at 2016 New Orleans Jazz Fest". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  8. ↑ Mahjouri, Shakiel (24 April 2016). "Nick Jonas Performs New Song 'Chainsaw' With Thomas Rhett". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Jimmy Kimmel Live Schedule for Week of 4/25/2016 - Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  10. ↑ "Nick Jonas Performs 'Levels'". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Hines, Ree. "Nick Jonas rocks TODAY with a 'Complicated' concert on the plaza!". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  12. ↑ "Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta - Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  13. ↑ "WATCH: Conor Maynard's Covered Nick Jonas' 'Close'… As A Mash-Up With Years & Years' 'King'!". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  14. ↑ "See Nick Jonas, Tove Lo's Provocative 'Close' Video". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  15. ↑ "Nick Jonas f/ Tove Lo "Close" (Tim Erem, dir.)". VideoStatic. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  16. 1 2 ""Close (feat. Tove Lo) [Louis Vivet Remix]" from Close (Remixes) [feat. Tove Lo] - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 8 September 2016.
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  28. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 21, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Top Digital – Classifica settimanale WK 21 (dal 2016-05-20 al 2016-05-26)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Latvijas Top 40". Latvijas Radio. July 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
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  34. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com - Singles (Week 22)". Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
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  48. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
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  50. ↑ Sverige Topplistan, Sverigetopplistan (3 December 2016)
  51. ↑ "British single certifications – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – Close". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Close in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Silver in the field By Award. Click Search
  52. ↑ "American single certifications – Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – Close". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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