Don't Wake Me Up (Jonas Blue and Why Don't We song)
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| Single by Jonas Blue and Why Don't We | ||||
| from the album Together | ||||
| Released | 7 January 2022 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jonas Blue | |||
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| Why Don't We singles chronology | ||||
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| "Don't Wake Me Up" on YouTube | ||||
"Don't Wake Me Up" is a song by English DJ and record producer Jonas Blue and American boy band Why Don't We, released on 7 January 2022 via
Background and content
Why Don't We contacted Jonas Blue on Twitter in 2019, where Blue praised the band's vocals. Blue said in a press release: "'Don't Wake Me Up' has a real depth to the lyrics. If you break it down, it's about finding your true love in your dream".[3]
Music video
An accompanying music video was released on 28 January 2022, and directed by Isaac Rentz. It depicts an "impromptu" party taking place in a Los Angeles parking lot, and was described by Vents Magazine as featuring "dancing, fast cars and the promise of romance".[citation needed]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- Jonas Blue – producer, composer, lyricist, associated performer, mixer, music production, programming, recording arranger, studio personal
- Why Don't We – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocals
- Lukas Costas – composer
- Rebecca Krueger – composer
- Mitch Allan – associated performer, vocal producer
- Guy Phethean – keyboards
- Mike Marsh – mastering engineer, studio personal
- Caleb Hulin – studio personal, vocal engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] | 37 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[6] | 5 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 15 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[8] | 40 |
| 79 | |
| UK Dance (OCC)[10] | 24 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2022) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[12] | 62 |
Japanese version
On 13 July 2022, a version of "Don't Wake Me Up" featuring Japanese boy band Be:First was released.[13]
References
- ^ Paul, Larisha (7 January 2022). "Jonas Blue Shares 'Don't Wake Me Up' With Why Don't We From Collaborative Project 'Together'". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Jonas Blue & Why Don't We Team Up for New Song "Don't Wake Me Up"". PM Studio. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael (7 January 2022). "Jonas Blue & Why Don't We Release 'Don't Wake Me Up'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Credits / Follow Me / Jonas Blues". Tidal. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Jonas Blue & Why Don't We – Don't Wake Me Up" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202211 into search. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202224 into search. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Jonas Blue Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Jonas Blue Recruits BE:FIRST For Japanese Version Of 'Don't Wake Me Up'". uDiscoverMusic. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
