When You Look Me in the Eyes
"When You Look Me in the Eyes" | ||||
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Single by Jonas Brothers | ||||
from the album Jonas Brothers | ||||
B-side | "S.O.S" (Live version) | |||
Released | February 4, 2008 | |||
Genre | Pop rock[1] | |||
Length | 4:09 | |||
Label | Hollywood | |||
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Producer(s) | John Fields | |||
Jonas Brothers singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"When You Look Me in the Eyes" on YouTube |
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"When You Look Me in the Eyes" is a song by the American pop rock band Jonas Brothers. The song was released as the fourth and final single from their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers, on February 4, 2008. In the United Kingdom, it was released as a double-A side with "Burnin' Up". There are two versions of the song, featuring different lyrics and production: the first was released on Nick Jonas's solo album, Nicholas Jonas (Joe and Kevin Jonas Sr. (dad) feature on the song, and Kevin Jonas (brother) plays guitar), and the second was released on the album Jonas Brothers. Jason Nevins produced a dance remix of the latter version for promotional release.
The band's
Background and composition
When You Look Me in the Eyes, "avoids wallowing in cliche by featuring the ever-present youthful energy of Nick and Joe Jonas sharing vocals. Turning the song into a vocal duet lifts this record well above banality."[2]
Music video
The
Track listings
US and Europe CD single
- "When You Look Me in the Eyes" (Album version) — 4:09
- "S.O.S" (Live version) — 2:35
Chart performance
"When You Look Me in the Eyes" reached number 25 on the U.S.
Charts
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[4] | 46 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 2 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 30 |
Japan ( Japan Hot 100)[citation needed ]
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3 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[7] | 12 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 92 |
Romania ( Romanian Top 100)[9]
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95 |
Scotland (OCC)[10] | 12 |
30 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 25 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 38 |
US | 16 |
Venezuela Pop Rock (Record Report)[15] | 3 |
Chart (2008) | Position |
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Brazil (Crowley)[16] | 50 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[17] with "Burnin' Up" |
Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Cover version
The American singer Austin Mahone has covered the song, and it's become one of his biggest songs on tour. When Austin performs the song, he invites one girl on stage to be the object of his affection.[18]
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | February 4, 2008 | Contemporary hit radio | Hollywood | [19] |
Germany | February 13, 2008 | CD single | Universal | [20] |
References
- ^ Julie Porter (March 25, 2008). "Review: Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "30 Boy Bands That Topped the Charts". Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 17, 2015). "Ask Billboard: Jonas Brothers Want to Know Their Album & Song Sales". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – When You Look Me in the Eyes". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- Ultratip.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 49, 2008" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – When You Look Me in the Eyes" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- Romanian Top 100. Archived from the originalon May 10, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Pop Rock" (in Spanish). Record Report. April 12, 2008. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007.
- ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2008". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Jonas Brothers – Burnin' Up/When You Look Me in the Eyes". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Saldana, Hector. "Austin Mahone delights young fans at rodeo". San Antonio Express-News. No. February 11, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". www.fmqb.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2010.
- ^ "When You Look Me in the Eyes" – via Amazon.