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Close (Nick Jonas song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Close
| cover = Nick Jonas Feat. Tove Lo - Close (Official Single Cover).png
| alt = The single's two artists, Nick Jonas and Tove Lo, stare at each other, both sweaty and appear to be emotional over an issue
| type = single
| artist = Nick Jonas featuring Tove Lo
| album = Last Year Was Complicated
| released =
| recorded = 2015
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 3:54
| label =
| writer =
*Robin Fredriksson
*Mattias Larsson
*Julia Michaels
*Justin Tranter
*Tove Nilsson
| producer = Mattman & Robin
| chronology = Nick Jonas
| prev_title = Levels
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = Bacon
| next_year = 2016
| misc =
}}
"'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".
The melody of the song was released over the days before the release of the song, through several tweets.
Composition
The song is written in the key of A major with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.[http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0162449 Nick Jonas feat Tove Lo "Close" Sheet Music in D Major] musicnotes.com
Critical reception
James Grebey of 'Spin' magazine called "Close" a "sultry" track and deeply personal.
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."
Live performance
Jonas performed the song live with Tove Lo on 'Saturday Night Live' on April 16, 2016. On April 24, 2016, he performed the song during his 75-minute set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. He performed the song with Thomas Rhett and Daniella Bradbery for an episode of 'CMT Crossroads'. On April 28, Jonas and Tove Lo performed the song on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Jonas performed the song solo on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on May 9, 2016. 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.
Jonas performed the song as a part of his setlist for the Future Now Tour with Demi Lovato singing Lo's lyrics. Jonas also performed the song live on German TV show 'Germany's Next Topmodel'.
Music video
The music video was released the same day as the single and was directed by Tim Erem. 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.Track listing
*'Digital download remixes'
#"Close" 3:28
#"Close" 3:44
Credits and personnel
*Nick Jonas lead vocals
*Tove Lo songwriting, featured vocals
*Robin Fredriksson writing, production
*Mattias Larsson writing, production
*Julia Michaels writing
*Justin Tranter writing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:2016 singles
Category:2016 songs
Category:Nick Jonas songs
Category:Tove Lo songs
Category:Safehouse Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Mattman & Robin
Category:Songs written by Justin Tranter
Category:Songs written by Tove Lo
Category:Songs written by Julia Michaels
Category:Songs written by Robin Fredriksson
Category:Songs written by Mattias Larsson
Category:Torch songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
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