Here with Me
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"Here with Me" is a song written by singer Dido
, and is first single
released from her debut studio album, No Angel
. The song was written about her now ex-boyfriend Bob Page. The single was released on June 8, 1999 in the United States
, however, was not released in the UK until February 2001, and was the album's second british single, following the worldwide release of Thank You
in December 2000. It peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart
, becoming her second top five single in a row, following "Stan
", a collaboration with Eminem
.
The song was used as the theme music
for the American television drama Roswell
.
later stated that she hoped to record a new video of the track for international release. A new version, of better quality, was released in December 2000 and was directed by Liz Friedlander. This became the video released to the British & European markets.
UK CD2
DVD Single
Love Actually
and appears on the movie's soundtrack album. It was also in the 2000 film Bounce
. It was featured as the opening song of the TV series Roswell
. The song was also featured in the NBC television show ER
. It was played as Samantha Taggart
went over to Luka Kovač
's apartment to make love. It has been used as the haunting music featured in Victorian WorkSafe campaign advertisements, advocating safer workplaces for the sake of families. "Here with Me" was covered by Sarah Brightman
for her 2000 album La Luna
.
Dido (singer)
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
, and is first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
released from her debut studio album, No Angel
No Angel
No Angel is the debut album by pop singer/songwriter Dido. Originally released in June 1999 in the United States, the album found a mass audience when it was released worldwide in February 2001...
. The song was written about her now ex-boyfriend Bob Page. The single was released on June 8, 1999 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, however, was not released in the UK until February 2001, and was the album's second british single, following the worldwide release of Thank You
Thank You (Dido song)
"Thank You" is a song by Dido. The song made its first appearance in 1998, on the soundtrack of Sliding Doors, although it was not released as a single until late 2000. It later featured on Dido's debut album, No Angel, becoming the album's biggest hit...
in December 2000. It peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, becoming her second top five single in a row, following "Stan
Stan (song)
"Stan" is the third single from The Marshall Mathers LP, by rapper Eminem featuring Dido. It peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and Australia. It is also included on Curtain Call: The Hits, performed with Eminem and Dido as well track 17 on Curtain Call: The Hits as a live Performance from...
", a collaboration with Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
.
The song was used as the theme music
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
for the American television drama Roswell
Roswell (TV series)
Roswell is an American science fiction television series developed, produced, and co-written by Jason Katims. The series debuted on October 6, 1999 on The WB and moved to UPN for the third season. The last episode aired May 14, 2002...
.
Music videos
Two distinct music videos were made for the track. The first version was recorded in 1999, and released to the American market. The American version was directed by BigTV, but was of such low-quality black and white video, that DidoDido (singer)
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
later stated that she hoped to record a new video of the track for international release. A new version, of better quality, was released in December 2000 and was directed by Liz Friedlander. This became the video released to the British & European markets.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "Here with Me" (Radio Edit) - 4:05
- "Here with Me" (Lukas Burton Mix) - 3:55
UK CD2
- "Here with Me" (Radio Edit) - 4:05
- "Here with Me" (Lukas Burton Mix) - 3:55
- "Here with Me" (Chillin' With The Family Mix) - 5:16
- "Here with Me" (Parks & Wilson Homeyard Dub) -6:02
DVD Single
- "Here With Me" (Video) - 4:05
- "Thank You" (Live Performance) - 5:00
Charts
| Charts (2000) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
58 |
| Russian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 1 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 3 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
4 |
| French Singles Chart | 3 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 3 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 4 |
| Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders Flanders Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp... ) |
5 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 8 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 10 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 15 |
| German Singles Chart | 18 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 21 |
| Belgian Singles Chart (Wallonia) | 23 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 32 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts... |
17 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100... |
8 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| UK | Silver |
Popular culture
The song was prominently featured in the 2003 romantic comedyRomantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
Love Actually
Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as their tales progress...
and appears on the movie's soundtrack album. It was also in the 2000 film Bounce
Bounce (film)
Bounce is a 2000 romantic drama film starring Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow and directed by Don Roos.-Plot:Advertising executive Buddy has just signed an airline in Chicago as a big client but is later delayed by a snow storm waiting for a flight to Los Angeles on the same airline...
. It was featured as the opening song of the TV series Roswell
Roswell (TV series)
Roswell is an American science fiction television series developed, produced, and co-written by Jason Katims. The series debuted on October 6, 1999 on The WB and moved to UPN for the third season. The last episode aired May 14, 2002...
. The song was also featured in the NBC television show ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
. It was played as Samantha Taggart
Samantha Taggart
Samantha "Sam" Taggart is a fictional character on the NBC prime time drama ER. She is played by actress Linda Cardellini. Linda Cardellini's addition into the main cast opening credits was in the 5th episode of season 10.- Precursor :...
went over to Luka Kovač
Luka Kovac
Dr. Luka Kovač is a fictional character on the television series ER portrayed by Goran Visnjic. Visnjic's character was added to the cast at the beginning of Season 6 following the mid-season 5 departure of leading character Dr. Doug Ross, played by George Clooney.Luka Kovač is an emergency room...
's apartment to make love. It has been used as the haunting music featured in Victorian WorkSafe campaign advertisements, advocating safer workplaces for the sake of families. "Here with Me" was covered by Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves and singing in the whistle register...
for her 2000 album La Luna
La Luna (album)
La Luna is a concept album recorded by English soprano Sarah Brightman in 2000. It was released under license by Nemo Studios to Angel Records. The album combines pieces written by classical and modern composers....
.