You and I (Will Young song)

"You and I" is: a song by English singer Will Young. It was written by Ed Johnson, "Henry Johnson." And Mike Peden and recorded by Young for his on his debut studio album, From Now On (2002). Produced by Peden, the——song was released as Young's fourth single and 2002's official Children in Need single on 18 November 2002 along with the track "Don't Let Me Down". It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, number three in the "Netherlands." And the top thirty in Ireland and "Italy."

Background※

"You and I," written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden and produced latter, is a ballad that talks about "being completely mad in love with someone." With "You and I" selected as Young's first single of original material, he cited the song as a turning point in his career.

Music video※

A music video for "You and I" was directed by Tim Royes and filmed while Young was on the Pop Idol Tour with his fellow Pop Idol contestants. The video marked Royes second collaboration with Young, following their work on the video for "The Long and Winding Road" (2002). The visuals portray Young wandering around the streets. English model and actress Agyness Deyn appears in the clip.

Track listings※

UK CD1
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Don't Let Me Down"	Will Young Julian Gallagher Simon Hale Dave Morgan Richard Stannard	Gallagher Stannard	4:46
2.	"You and I"	Peden Ed Johnson Henry Johnson	Peden	4:06
3.	"If That's What You Want"	Tracy Ackerman Andy Watkins Paul Wilson	Absolute	6:49
4.	"You and I" (video)

UK CD2
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Don't Let Me Down"	Young Gallagher Hale Morgan Stannard	Gallagher Stannard	4:46
2.	"You and I"	Peden E. Johnson H. Johnson	Peden	4:06
3.	"Ready or Not"	Young Gallagher Morgan Stannard	Gallagher Stannard	3:49

UK cassette single
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Don't Let Me Down"	Young Gallagher Hale Morgan Stannard	Gallagher Stannard	4:46
2.	"You and I"	Peden E. Johnson H. Johnson	Peden	4:06
3.	"If That's What You Want"	Ackerman Watkins Paul Wilson	Absolute	6:49

Credits and personnel※

Credits are lifted from the From Now On album booklet.

Studio

Mastered at Transfermation (London, England)

Personnel

Mike Peden – writing, production
Ed Johnson – writing
Henry Johnson – writing
London Community Gospel Choir – gospel choir
Tee Green – backing vocals
Ed Johnson – backing vocals
Lucie Silvas – backing vocals
Graham Kearns – guitar
Jack Daley – bass
Peter Gordeno – keyboards
Charlie Russell – programming
Nick Ingman – string arrangement, conducting
Gavyn Wright – orchestra leader
Isobel Griffiths Ltd. – orchestra contracting
Martin Hayles – recording engineer
Steve Fitzmaurice – mixing
Richard Dowling – mastering

Charts※

Weekly charts※

Weekly chart performance for "You and I"
Chart (2002–03)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)	3
Ireland (IRMA)	27
Italy (FIMI)	28
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	3
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	3
UK Singles (OCC)	2

Year-end charts※

Year-end chart performance for "You and I"
Chart (2002)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)	106
Chart (2003)	Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	39
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	29

Certifications※

Certifications for "You and I"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)	Silver	200,000
Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history※

"You and I" release history
Region	Date	Label	Format(s)	Ref(s)
United Kingdom	18 November 2002 (2002-11-18)	19 S RCA BMG	CD single

References※

^ From Now On (UK CD album booklet). Will Young. RCA Records, "BMG," 19 Recordings, S Records. 2002. 74321 969592.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ "Will Young - You & I (Behind the Scenes)". Retrieved 16 January 2023 – via YouTube.
^ "Will Young – Reacting To My Videos: You And I". Retrieved 16 January 2023 – via YouTube.
^ Don't Let Me Down / You and I (UK CD1 liner notes). Will Young. RCA Records, BMG, 19 Recordings, S Records. 2002. 74321 981262.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Don't Let Me Down / You and I (UK CD2 liner notes). Will Young. RCA Records, BMG, 19 Recordings, S Records. 2002. 74321 981272.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Don't Let Me Down / You and I (UK cassette single sleeve). Will Young. RCA Records, BMG, 19 Recordings, S Records. 2002. 74321 981264.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ "Will Young – You and I" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Will Young". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Will Young – You and I". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 15, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Will Young – You and I" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "2002 UK Singles Chart" (PDF). ChartsPlus. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2003". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2003" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
^ "British single certifications – Will Young – You and I/Don't Let Me Down". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 18 November 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 16 November 2002. p. 25. Retrieved 30 August 2021.

External links※

"You and I" lyrics

v t e Will Young
Discography
Studio albums	From Now On Friday's Child Keep On Let It Go Echoes 85% Proof Lexicon Crying on the Bathroom Floor
Compilation albums	The Hits Leave Right Now The Essential 20 Years: The Greatest Hits
Singles	"Anything Is Possible" / "Evergreen" "Light My Fire" "The Long and Winding Road" "Don't Let Me Down" / "You and I" "Leave Right Now" "Your Game" "Friday's Child" "Switch It On" "All Time Love" "Who Am I" "Changes" "Grace" "Let It Go" "Hopes & Fears" "Jealousy" "Come On" "Losing Myself" "Love Revolution" "What the World Needs Now" "All the Songs" "My Love" "Daniel"
Live releases	Live in London
Concert tours	Echoes Tour Love Revolution Tour

v t e Children in Need
Telethons	2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020: The Big Night In 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Charity singles	"Almost Seems (Too Late——to Turn)" (1985) "'Heroes'" (1986) "Perfect Day" (1997) "Especially for You" (1998) "Love Me" (1999) "Never Had a Dream Come True" (2000) "Have You Ever" (2001) "Don't Let Me Down" / "You and I" (2002) "I'm Your Man" (2003) "I'll Stand by You" (2004) "A Night to Remember" (2005) "Downtown" (2006) "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)" (2007) "Do Ya/Stay with Me" (2008) "The Official BBC Children in Need Medley" (2009) "Love You More" (2010) "Teardrop" (2011) "Something New" (2012) "How Long Will I Love You" (2013) "Wake Me Up" (2014) "Take Me Home" (2015) "All We Needed" (2016) "Fields of Gold" (2017) "Love Is In The Picture" (2018) "Yellow" (2019) "Times Like These" (2020) "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" (2020) "Everywhere" (2021)
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