You and Me (Take That song)

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"You and Me"
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Single by Take That
from the album This Life (deluxe edition)
Released28 March 2024
Recorded2023
Genre Pop
Length3:31
Label EMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Stuart Price
Take That singles chronology
"This Life"
(2023)
"You and Me"
(2024)
"All Wrapped Up"
(2024)
Music video
"You and Me" on YouTube

"You and Me" is a song by the English pop group Take That. It was released by EMI Records on 28 March 2024 included on the deluxe edition of their ninth studio album, This Life (2023). It was written by Take That and produced by Stuart Price. It features Gary Barlow on the lead vocals.

Contents

Background

"You and Me" was written by Take That and produced by Stuart Price. The band released a statement saying the song was released to celebrate their upcoming This Life on Tour shows across Europe, Asia, and Oceania. [1] The song was played at the end of the main set of said tour, and was also featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 118 released on 26 July. [2]

The song premiered on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show on 30 March 2024. [3]

Critical reception

Stereoboard.com journalist Laura Johnson labelled the track a "rousing pop ballad." [4] Music and Gigs described the song as an "upbeat track, filled with harmonies that blend beautifully" whilst adding the song was "classic Take That, perfect for singing along in stadiums and arenas." [5]

Music video

The music video premiered on 13 June 2024 and was shot by Electric Light Studios and RHM Productions and produced by Electric Light Studios. The video is a montage of clips from the earlier shows of This Life on Tour during the UK and Ireland leg. The video shows different aspects of the show and the audience.

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "You and Me"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [6] 4
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [7] 6

References

  1. "Take That's new single 'You And Me' is out now". Magic . Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. "NOW That's What I Call Music! 118". HMV . Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  3. "Take That Premieres New Song "You And Me" on BBC Radio 2". pm studio world wide music news. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  4. "Take That Release New Single You And Me". 28 March 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. "Take That Releases New Single 'You and Me' Ahead of Massive Tour!" . Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  7. "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 27 November 2024.