"You and I" is a song by English singer Will Young. It was written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden and recorded by Young for his on his debut studio album, From Now On (2002). Produced by Peden, the song was released as Young's fourth single and 2002's official Children in Need single on 18 November 2002 along with the track "Don't Let Me Down". It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, number three in the Netherlands, and the top thirty in Ireland and Italy.

Background

"You and I," written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden and produced latter, is a ballad that talks about "being completely mad in love with someone." With "You and I" selected as Young's first single of original material, he cited the song as a turning point in his career.

You and I (Will Young song)

Music video

A music video for "You and I" was directed by Tim Royes and filmed while Young was on the Pop Idol Tour with his fellow Pop Idol contestants. The video marked Royes second collaboration with Young, following their work on the video for "The Long and Winding Road" (2002). The visuals portray Young wandering around the streets. English model and actress Agyness Deyn appears in the clip.

You and I (Will Young song)

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the From Now On album booklet.

You and I (Will Young song)

Studio

Mastered at Transfermation (London, England)

Personnel

Mike Peden – writing, production

Ed Johnson – writing

Henry Johnson – writing

London Community Gospel Choir – gospel choir

Tee Green – backing vocals

Ed Johnson – backing vocals

Lucie Silvas – backing vocals

Graham Kearns – guitar

Jack Daley – bass

Peter Gordeno – keyboards

Charlie Russell – programming

Nick Ingman – string arrangement, conducting

Gavyn Wright – orchestra leader

Isobel Griffiths Ltd. – orchestra contracting

Martin Hayles – recording engineer

Steve Fitzmaurice – mixing

Richard Dowling – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

"You and I" lyrics

Will Young songs

19 Recordings singles

2002 singles

2002 songs

Bertelsmann Music Group singles

Children in Need singles

RCA Records singles

Songs written by Mike Peden

Syco Music singles