Where You Are
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"Where You Are" is the second single
from Jessica Simpson
's debut album, Sweet Kisses
. Released in 2000, the single (which is a collaboration with Nick Lachey
) reached sixty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Simpson's third Hot 100 chart entry. The single is most known for being the first single ever in which Simpson professionally recorded with Lachey. (The couple went on to record several other duets, including, but not limited to, "A Whole New World" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside".)
and Simpson's then-boyfriend (now ex-husband) Nick Lachey. Due to the sentimental lyrics of the single, it was also included on the soundtrack of the 2000 teen film
Here on Earth.
of "Where You Are" is relatively low key and features Lachey and Simpson singing to each other. Due to the song's dark nature, the film stock is graduated to align with pale tones that can be seen in the video. As the video is also from the Here on Earth soundtrack, the video features scenes from the film.
The video debut on TRL February 17, 2000 at #8.
US Promotional Only Single
, peaking at sixty-two. The song did, however, become a relative Adult Contemporary hit.
On the dance charts, the song was not received by dance fans on the dance floor, and failed to chart on Hot Dance Music/Club Play. Strangely enough though, dance fans reacted strongly to the physical single of the song and the song became a hit on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales reaching number four. Critics of Billboard Magazine have explained this seeming contradiction by pointing out that the physical single had a previously unreleased remix of "I Wanna Love You Forever" included on it, so that may have helped sales.
Internationally, the song was not released in major music markets excluding Canada.
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...
from Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Ann Simpson is an American recording artist, actress, television personality, and fashion designer whose rise to fame began in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has achieved many recording milestones, starred in several television shows, movies, and commercials, launched a line of hair and...
's debut album, Sweet Kisses
Sweet Kisses
-Charts and certifications:-Certifications:-Personnel:*Jessica Simpson - vocals, background vocals*Anas Allaf - guitar*Louis Biancaniello - keyboard*Chris Camozzi - guitar*Graeme Coleman - piano, conductor*Destiny's Child - background vocals...
. Released in 2000, the single (which is a collaboration with Nick Lachey
Nick Lachey
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Lachey is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and television personality. Lachey rose to fame as a member of the boy band 98 Degrees. He later starred in the reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife, Jessica Simpson. He has released...
) reached sixty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Simpson's third Hot 100 chart entry. The single is most known for being the first single ever in which Simpson professionally recorded with Lachey. (The couple went on to record several other duets, including, but not limited to, "A Whole New World" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside".)
Song information
"Where You Are" was written by Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters (the two also produced the track) with writing assistance from Adamantia StamatopoulouMando (singer)
Mando , born Adamantia Stamatopoulou , is a popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist father, Nikos Stamatopoulos and a classic soprano opera mother Mary Apergi. From a young age she began to develop her talent and interest in music, and was...
and Simpson's then-boyfriend (now ex-husband) Nick Lachey. Due to the sentimental lyrics of the single, it was also included on the soundtrack of the 2000 teen film
Teen film
Teen films is a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults in which the plot is based upon the special interests of teenagers, such as coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst, and alienation...
Here on Earth.
Music video
Directed by Kevin Bray, the videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
of "Where You Are" is relatively low key and features Lachey and Simpson singing to each other. Due to the song's dark nature, the film stock is graduated to align with pale tones that can be seen in the video. As the video is also from the Here on Earth soundtrack, the video features scenes from the film.
The video debut on TRL February 17, 2000 at #8.
Commercial release
"Where You Are" was the second commercial single to be released from Sweet Kisses. The single was released on January 2, 2000, and it charted in the top five (number four) on the Billboard US Single Sales Chart. The single, which was not as successful as her debut, went on to sell around 100,000 copies within the US alone (the single was not released anywhere else). The first edition of the single was released as a maxi-single containing club mixes, the later edition released (limited release only) contained the radio edit and an instrumental album version of the song.Formats and Track listings
US Maxi-CD- 1 Where You Are [Album Version] 4:32
- 2 Where You Are [Lenny B's Club Mix] 10:55
- 3 Where You Are [Lenny B's Dub Mix] 7:14
- 4 Where You Are [Lenny B's Bonus Beats] 2:30
- 5 I Wanna Love You Forever [Soul Solution Extended Club Vocal Version] 9:28
US Promotional Only Single
- 1 Where You Are [Edit] 3:54
- 2 Where You Are [Album Version] 4:32
Chart performance
"Where You Are" was relatively unsuccessful, especially in comparison with the success of its predecessor, "I Wanna Love You Forever". The track failed to reach even the top fifty of the 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...
, peaking at sixty-two. The song did, however, become a relative Adult Contemporary hit.
On the dance charts, the song was not received by dance fans on the dance floor, and failed to chart on Hot Dance Music/Club Play. Strangely enough though, dance fans reacted strongly to the physical single of the song and the song became a hit on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales reaching number four. Critics of Billboard Magazine have explained this seeming contradiction by pointing out that the physical single had a previously unreleased remix of "I Wanna Love You Forever" included on it, so that may have helped sales.
Internationally, the song was not released in major music markets excluding Canada.
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
22 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 62 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 22 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Tracks Top 40 Tracks Top 40 Tracks is a defunct airplay chart from Billboard Magazine. It was created in 1998, when Billboard Magazine changed the airplay profile of The Hot 100 Airplay to include more R&B, Country, and Rock stations to its profile . To preserve the notion of the former chart, Top 40 Tracks was... |
31 |