Turn Around (Conor Maynard song)

"Turn Around" is a song by British singer Conor Maynard from his debut studio album, Contrast. The song features vocals from American singer Ne-Yo. It was released as the album's third single as a digital download on 11 October 2012. The song was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, who also co-wrote it with Ne-Yo. This is another collaboration between StarGate and Benny Blanco, following such songs as Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard, Play Hard" and Rihanna's "Diamonds".

"Turn Around"
Single by Conor Maynard featuring Ne-Yo
from the album Contrast
Released	11 October 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Synth-pop dance-pop
Length	3:52
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Shaffer Smith Benjamin Levin Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen
Producer(s)	Stargate Benny Blanco
Conor Maynard singles chronology
"Vegas Girl" (2012) "Turn Around" (2012) "Animal" (2013)
Ne-Yo singles chronology
"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" (2012) "Turn Around" (2012) "Don't Make Em Like You" (2012)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Turn Around" was first released onto YouTube on 9 September 2012 at a total length of four minutes and three seconds and Britt Nilsson appear in the clip. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Colin Tilley.^[1]

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

"Turn around, open your eyes/ Look at me now/ Turn around, girl I've got you/ We won't fall down," he promises his (hopefully more appreciative) new beau over a mix of euphoric Italo piano riffs and pacing house beats, all worthy of the air-grabbing displayed in the accompanying music video. With mentor and pal Ne-Yo joining him on the track and another pop hit to add to his blossoming collection, we're sure being ditched over the internet will safely remain in Conor's past. .^[2]

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Turn Around"	3:53

Digital Remixes EP

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Turn Around"	3:53
2.	"Turn Around (DADA Edit)"	3:52
3.	"Turn Around (Dave Aude Radio)"	4:05
4.	"Turn Around (Marc MacRowland Remix)"	5:02
5.	"Turn Around (The Arcade Remix)"	3:59
6.	"Starships (BBC Live Version)"	3:22

Credits and personnel

• Lead vocals – Conor Maynard, NeYo
• Producers – Stargate, Benny Blanco, Plan J
• Lyrics – Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Benjamin Levin, Shaffer Smith
• Label: Parlophone

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (2012–13) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 43 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 26 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] 18 Denmark (Tracklisten)[6] 33 France (SNEP)[7] 52 Germany (GfK)[8] 76 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[9] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[10] 14 Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)[11] 17 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 20 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 28 Scotland (OCC)[15] 9 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[16] 23 Spain (Spanish Airplay Chart)[17] 18 UK Singles (OCC)[18] 8 US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[19] 10 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[20] 7 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[21] 32

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 95 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23] 99 Chart (2013) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[24] 23 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25] 147

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[26]	Gold	35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[27]	Gold	7,500*
United Kingdom (BPI)[28]	Silver	200,000*
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[29]	Gold	900,000†
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. † Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	11 October 2012	Digital download	Parlophone
United States	30 October 2012	Top 40 radio[30]	Capitol Records