When You Know What Love Is

"When You Know What Love Is" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett for his eighth studio album, 22 (2022), while production was helmed by Smith. The song was released as a digital download on 31 May 2019.^[1] Initially announced to serve as the album's lead single, it was later omitted from the final track listing.^[2] "When You Know What Love Is" peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.^[3]

"When You Know What Love Is"
Single by Craig David
Released	31 May 2019
Length	3:25
Label	Insanity Sony
Songwriter(s)	Craig David Gary Barlow Fraser T. Smith Janee Bennett
Producer(s)	Fraser T. Smith
Craig David singles chronology
"Magic" (2018) "When You Know What Love Is" (2019) "Do You Miss Me Much" (2019)

Background

In a press release, David said that the track was "about the initial undeniable spark you get when something feels right - wanting to hold on to that feeling and seeing how it can develop."^[2]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "When You Know What Love Is" was first released onto YouTube on 1 July 2019 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-five seconds.^[4] Directed by Charlie Sarsfield, it was filmed in Ibiza.^[5]

Track listing

All tracks written by Craig David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett.^[6]

Digital download^[1]

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"When You Know What Love Is"	Fraser T. Smith	3:25

Digital download (Remixes)^[7]

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"When You Know What Love Is" (Majestic Remix)	Smith Majestic[a]	4:05
2.	"When You Know What Love Is" (Alex Adair Remix)	Smith Alex Adair[a]	3:30

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies an additional producer

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "When You Know What Love Is."^[6]

Janee Bennett – writer Gary Barlow – background vocalist, writer Paul Carr – assistant engineer Craig David – lead vocalist, writer

Phoebe Edwards – background vocalist Manon Grandjean – mixing engineer Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineer Fraser T. Smith – producer, writer

Charts

Chart performance for "When You Know What Love Is"

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Scotland (OCC)[8]	12
UK Singles (OCC)[3]	52

Release history

Release dates and formats for "When You Know What Love Is"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	31 May 2019	Digital download streaming	Insanity Speakerbox Sony	[1]

References

1. "When You Know What Love Is - Single by Craig David". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
2. "Craig David Announces New Single 'When You Know What Love Is'". Clash. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
3. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
4. "Craig David - When You Know What Love Is (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
5. "Craig David Announces New Single 'When You Know What Love Is'". wemissmusic.com. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
6. When You Know What Love Is (Media notes). Craig David. Insanity, Sony Music. 2019.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
7. "When You Know What Love Is (Remixes) - Single by Craig David". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
8. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.