"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
ReleasedMarch 25, 2016 (2016-03-25)
Recorded2015
Length3:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mattman & Robin[1]
Nick Jonas singles chronology
"Levels"
(2015) 		"Close"
(2016) 		"Bacon"
(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 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 Tove Lo, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and its producers Mattias "Mattman" Larsson and Robin Fredriksson.

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]

Composition

The song is written in the key of A major with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.[4]

Critical reception

James Grebey of Spin magazine called "Close" a "sultry" track and deeply personal.[2] 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] Jonas also performed the song live on German TV show Germany's Next Topmodel.[13]

Music video

The music video was released the same day as the single and was directed by Tim Erem.[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][15]

Track listing

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

Credits and personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Close"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[54] Gold 10,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[55] Gold 30,000^
Italy (FIMI)[56] Gold 25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[57] Platinum 15,000*
Portugal (AFP)[58] Gold 5,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[59] Platinum 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[60] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[61] Platinum 1,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Close"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
United States March 25, 2016 Digital download Original
[62]
United Kingdom April 7, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Island [63]
United Kingdom April 29, 2016 Digital download Louis Vivet Remix
[16]

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