You and I (Will Young song)
Encyclopedia
"You and I" is a pop
song, co-written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden
, and performed by Pop Idol
UK series 1 winner Will Young
. It appeared on his debut album, From Now On, and was released as his fourth single, along with the track "Don't Let Me Down". It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart
and number 27 in Ireland. The double A-side single was released in aid of Children in Need
. CD2 included a limited edition poster.
"You and I" was also released as a single (without "Don't Let Me Down") in the Netherlands, where it reached number three.
CD2:
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
song, co-written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden
Mike Peden
Mike Peden is a British producer/remixer/composer best known for his work with the Lighthouse Family. He was the producer of the 2004 album Free Me, the second album by former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. He co-wrote the song "You and I" for Will Young...
, and performed by Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
UK series 1 winner Will Young
Will Young
William Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
. It appeared on his debut album, From Now On, and was released as his fourth single, along with the track "Don't Let Me Down". It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and number 27 in Ireland. The double A-side single was released in aid of Children in Need
Children in Need
Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long...
. CD2 included a limited edition poster.
"You and I" was also released as a single (without "Don't Let Me Down") in the Netherlands, where it reached number three.
Single track listing
CD1:- "Don't Let Me Down" (R. Stannard/J. Gallagher/D. Morgan/W. Young/S. Hale)
- "You and I" (E. Johnson/H. Johnson/M. PedenMike PedenMike Peden is a British producer/remixer/composer best known for his work with the Lighthouse Family. He was the producer of the 2004 album Free Me, the second album by former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. He co-wrote the song "You and I" for Will Young...
) - "If That's What You Want" (P. Wilson/A. Watkins/T. Ackerman)
- "You and I" (Video)
CD2:
- "Don't Let Me Down"
- "You and I"
- "Ready or Not" (R. Stannard/J. Gallagher/D. Morgan/W. Young)
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK | 2 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| Ireland | 27 |