You (Nathaniel Willemse song)

"You" is a song recorded by the Australian singer Nathaniel. The song was digitally released through DNA Songs / Sony on 27 September 2013, as his debut single with a major label.^[1] "You" peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and it was certified two times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 140,000 copies. The accompanying music video was released on 8 October 2013.

"You"
Single by Nathaniel
from the album Yours
B-side	"I Got a Feeling"
Released	27 September 2013 (2013-09-27)
Recorded	2013
Genre	Pop R&B
Length	3:22
Label	DNA Songs / Sony
Songwriter(s)	Nathaniel Anthony Egizii David Musumeci
Producer(s)	DNA Songs
Nathaniel singles chronology
"You Are the One" (2011) "You" (2013) "I Am Australian" (2014)

Background and production

"You" was written by Nathaniel along with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci from DNA Songs. Egizii and Musumeci also produced the track.^[2][3]

Reception

A writer for Take 40 Australia said "'You' is a mixture of Prince and Miguel."^[4] He also praised Nathaniel because he is able to hit the high notes live.^[4] "You" debuted at number nine on the ARIA Singles Chart dated 7 October and peaked at number four the following week. "You" became Nathaniel's first top-five single.^[5] In its fourteenth week, "You" was certified two times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 140,000 copies.^[6]

Promotion

The official video was released on 8 October 2013. It so far has over 1,326,000 views on VEVO. Nathaniel performed "You" during the fifth season of The X Factor Australia on 7 October.^[7] He then performed "You" as a special guest on the thirteenth season of Dancing With The Stars Australia on 3 November 2013.^[8]

Track listing

• Digital download^[9]

1. "You" – 3:22

• CD single^[10]

1. "You"
2. "I Got a Feeling"

Credits and personnel

Personnel

• Songwriting and production – Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	4
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11]	16

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
ARIA Singles Chart[12]	66
Australian Artist Singles Chart[13]	8

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[6]	2× Platinum	140,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Catalogue
Australia[9]	27 September 2013	Digital download	DNA Songs / Sony Music Australia	—
New Zealand[14]
Australia[15]	4 October 2013	CD		88883790482

References

1. "Nathaniel Willemse - Official Site". Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
2. "Works Search". Australasian Performing Right Association. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
3. "Sony Music, DNA Extend Production Deal". Billboard. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
4. "WATCH: Nathaniel's New Video 'You' - Totally Swoonworthy!". Take 40 Australia. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
5. "Nathaniel Willemse – You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
6. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
7. "Top 6 Live Decider: Special Guests". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
8. "Nathaniel – You". Dancing With The Stars Australia. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
9. "You by Nathaniel". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
10. "You (Single)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
11. "Nathaniel Willemse – You". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
12. "ARIA Top 100 Singles 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
13. "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artists Singles 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
14. "You by Nathaniel". iTunes Store (New Zealand). Apple. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
15. "You – Willemse, Nathaniel". Sanity. Retrieved 29 October 2013.