When You Look Me in the Eyes
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"When You Look Me in the Eyes" is a song by the American pop-rock band Jonas Brothers
. The song was released as the band's third single from their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers
, in 2007. In the UK it was released as a AA side with Burnin' Up
.
There are two versions of the song, featuring different lyrics and production: the first was released on Nick Jonas
's solo album, Nicholas Jonas (Joe
and Kevin Jonas Sr. (dad) feature on the song, and Kevin Jonas
(brother) plays guitar), and the second was released on the album Jonas Brothers. Jason Nevins
produced a dance remix of the latter version for promotional release.
The band's Look Me In The Eyes Tour was named after the song, their current single at the time of the tour.
The song was released as the 1st single on the third album A Little Bit Longer
in Japan, but goes under the name "Love is Watching Each Other." (in Japanese
: 見つめあう恋). When You Look Me In The Eyes is featured on the album Now: The Hits of Spring 2008
in Australia and Now! 13
in Canada.
, and on April 20, 2008 on Disney Channel Asia
. It shows the Jonas Brothers playing the song during a concert and footage of their personal lives. The video features the brothers' younger brother, Frankie Jonas, and is in black-and-white
. The Disney Channel edit of the video features fans holding up a different sign from the one featured in the edit of the video released elsewhere. The video includes pieces filmed by Joe.
Most of the music video was filmed inside The Eagles Club (The Rave) or outside in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in the Chicago, Illinois area.
. On August 15, 2008, the song re-entered the Australian ARIA Singles Chart
, peaking at number forty-six; it became their highest peaking song on the chart, surpassing "SOS" (number forty-seven), but this record was surpassed again, with "Burnin' Up
, peaking to number thirty-eight. It entered the UK charts at number thirty, as part of a double-A side with Burnin' Up
.
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are an American boy band. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel children's television network. From the shore region of New Jersey, the band consists of three brothers: Paul Kevin Jonas II , Joseph Adam Jonas , and Nicholas Jerry Jonas...
. The song was released as the band's third single from their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers (album)
Jonas Brothers is the self-titled second studio album and the international debut album released by the Jonas Brothers and their first album to be released under Hollywood Records. The album was released on August 7, 2007. "Hold On" was the album's second single, followed by "SOS" as the third...
, in 2007. In the UK it was released as a AA side with Burnin' Up
Burnin' Up
"Burnin' Up" is the lead single from American pop band the Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, and was officially released via Radio Disney on June 19, 2008 as well as other radio stations, and on iTunes on June 20, 2008. In the United Kingdom, it was released as an AA side...
.
There are two versions of the song, featuring different lyrics and production: the first was released on Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry "Nick" Jonas is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor best known as one of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band he formed with his brothers Joe and Kevin. The Jonas Brothers originally started as an attempted solo singing career for Nick, but the record producer liked the...
's solo album, Nicholas Jonas (Joe
Joe Jonas
Joseph Adam "Joe" Jonas is a Pop American singer, musician, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band made up of him and his two brothers, Nick and Kevin...
and Kevin Jonas Sr. (dad) feature on the song, and Kevin Jonas
Kevin Jonas
Paul Kevin Jonas II , better known as Kevin Jonas and K2, is an American musician and actor. He is the oldest member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop rock band he created with his younger brothers Joe and Nick...
(brother) plays guitar), and the second was released on the album Jonas Brothers. Jason Nevins
Jason Nevins
Jason Nevins is an American DJ, producer and remixer, who is most widely known for his pop dance productions.-Career:In the early 1990s, Nevins began releasing singles under various monikers through various dance labels, but achieved global recognition in 1998 with his production of Run-DMC's...
produced a dance remix of the latter version for promotional release.
The band's Look Me In The Eyes Tour was named after the song, their current single at the time of the tour.
The song was released as the 1st single on the third album A Little Bit Longer
A Little Bit Longer
A Little Bit Longer is the third studio album by the American pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, and their second album released on Hollywood Records. It was released on August 12, 2008. The album received generally favorable reviews, and four star reviews from Rolling Stone, Allmusic, and Blender....
in Japan, but goes under the name "Love is Watching Each Other." (in Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
: 見つめあう恋). When You Look Me In The Eyes is featured on the album Now: The Hits of Spring 2008
Now: The Hits of Spring 2008
Now: The Hits of Spring 2008 is the 22nd album of the Australian Now! series.- Track listing :# Katy Perry – "I Kissed a Girl"# Miley Cyrus – "See You Again"# Coldplay – "Viva la Vida"# Jason Mraz – "I'm Yours"# Estelle – "American Boy"...
in Australia and Now! 13
Now! 13 (Canadian series)
Now! 13 is a music compilation album that was released on August 19, 2008. The album is the 13th edition of the Canadian Now! series.-Track listing:#Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland : "4 Minutes"...
in Canada.
Music video
The music video premiered on January 25, 2008 on the Disney ChannelDisney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, and on April 20, 2008 on Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia, a franchise of Disney Channel, airs in most parts of Southeast Asia.- Programming :Disney Channel Asia airs a variety of shows, aimed particularly at children and teenagers. Most of the programming is similar to the American counterpart with some shows exclusive to the Asian...
. It shows the Jonas Brothers playing the song during a concert and footage of their personal lives. The video features the brothers' younger brother, Frankie Jonas, and is in black-and-white
Black-and-white
Black-and-white, often abbreviated B/W or B&W, is a term referring to a number of monochrome forms in visual arts.Black-and-white as a description is also something of a misnomer, for in addition to black and white, most of these media included varying shades of gray...
. The Disney Channel edit of the video features fans holding up a different sign from the one featured in the edit of the video released elsewhere. The video includes pieces filmed by Joe.
Most of the music video was filmed inside The Eagles Club (The Rave) or outside in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in the Chicago, Illinois area.
US CD
- "When You Look Me in the Eyes" (Album version) — 4:09
- "SOSSOS (Jonas Brothers song)"S.O.S" is a song by American pop band Jonas Brothers. The song was released as the band's second single from Jonas Brothers, their second studio album, in 2007. It was also their debut single in Europe in May 2008 and in UK in early June 2008...
" (Live version) — 2:35
UK CD
- "Burnin' Up" (Album version, featuring Big Rob) — 2:54
- "When You Look Me In The Eyes" (Album version) — 4:09
UK Download
- "When You Look Me in the Eyes" (Album version) — 4:09
- "Burnin' Up" (Live at Burnin' Up Tour 2008, featuring Big Rob) — 3:01
Japan Download
- "When You Look Me in the Eyes" (Album version) — 4:09
- "When You Look Me in the Eyes" (First version) — 4:01
Other Versions
- Jason NevinsJason NevinsJason Nevins is an American DJ, producer and remixer, who is most widely known for his pop dance productions.-Career:In the early 1990s, Nevins began releasing singles under various monikers through various dance labels, but achieved global recognition in 1998 with his production of Run-DMC's...
Remix - 4:08 - R&B singer Frankie JFrankie JFrancisco Javier Bautista, Jr. , better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings....
has covered the song in both english and spanish.
Chart performance
"When You Look Me in the Eyes" reached number twenty-five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. On August 15, 2008, the song re-entered the 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...
, peaking at number forty-six; it became their highest peaking song on the chart, surpassing "SOS" (number forty-seven), but this record was surpassed again, with "Burnin' Up
Burnin' Up
"Burnin' Up" is the lead single from American pop band the Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, and was officially released via Radio Disney on June 19, 2008 as well as other radio stations, and on iTunes on June 20, 2008. In the United Kingdom, it was released as an AA side...
, peaking to number thirty-eight. It entered the UK charts at number thirty, as part of a double-A side with Burnin' Up
Burnin' Up
"Burnin' Up" is the lead single from American pop band the Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, and was officially released via Radio Disney on June 19, 2008 as well as other radio stations, and on iTunes on June 20, 2008. In the United Kingdom, it was released as an AA side...
.
Charts
| Chart (2008) | 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... |
46 |
| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
30 |
| Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
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 ... |
30 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
25 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
17 |
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
| Polish Singles Chart | 14 |
RSB
- Eoghan QuiggEoghan QuiggEoghan Quigg is an Irish pop singer and occasional actor from Dungiven in Northern Ireland, who finished third in the fifth series of the British television music talent contest The X Factor in 2008...
covered the song "When You Look Me In The Eyes" on his self-titled album, released on April 6, 2009.