"The One" is a song recorded by The Chainsmokers for their debut studio album Memories...Do Not Open (2017).[2][3][4] The song was released as the first promotional single from the album on March 27, 2017.[5] It was co-written with[6] frequent collaborators Scott Harris and Emily Warren.[7][8]
"The One" | |
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Promotional single by The Chainsmokers | |
from the album Memories...Do Not Open | |
Released | March 27, 2017 |
Recorded | 2016–17 |
Genre | Pop[1] |
Length | 2:57 |
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Background
editThe tempo was slower in this song, compared to The Chainsmokers' previous songs.[9][10] It is sung by Andrew Taggart.[11] YourEDM described the song as a mellow track that "begins with ballad and slightly drops into EDM at the climax, as the bass kicks in".[12] MTV described it as a "heavyhearted breakup song".[13]
Charts
editWeekly charts
editChart (2017) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | 36 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] | 30 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[16] | 4 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[17] | 16 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] | 30 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[19] | 16 |
France (SNEP)[20] | 192 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[21] | 47 |
Ireland (IRMA)[22] | 30 |
Italy (FIMI)[23] | 36 |
Malaysia (RIM)[24] | 6 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] | 47 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[26] | 3 |
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[27] | 86 |
Portugal (AFP)[28] | 47 |
Scotland (OCC)[29] | 37 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[30] | 23 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[31] | 82 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] | 20 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] | 36 |
UK Singles (OCC)[34] | 63 |
US Billboard Hot 100[35] | 78 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[36] | 10 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2017) | Position |
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US Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[37] | 34 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[38] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[39] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[40] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (April 6, 2017). "The Chainsmokers: Memories…Do Not Open - Album Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^ Wass, Mike (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Get Introspective On "The One" | Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ teechoi (March 27, 2017). "Drew Taggart delivers an emotionally driven vocal performance with 'The One'". EDM Chicago. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Erik (March 27, 2017). "BREAKING: The Chainsmokers Release 'The One' Off Of New Album [LISTEN]". EDM Sauce. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Makwana, Harsh (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers - The One". The Bangin Beats. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ White, Caitlyn (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Perfected Folk-Pop EDM On Their New Track 'The One'". UPROXX. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Bacle, Ariana (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Drop Somber New Song, 'The One'". EW.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Hassler, Abby (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Slow Things Down on New Single 'The One'". Radio.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Bein, Kat (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Release 'The One': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Everyone With Blissful New Single "The One" [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Lakshmin, Deepa (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers' Surprising New Song Will Soundtrack Your Next Breakup". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 15. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ "irish-charts.com – Discography The Chainsmokers". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Top Digital Download. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201715 into search. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Top 100 Canciones — Semana 15: del 07.04.2017 al 13.04.2017" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved July 24, 2017. Select "2017" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "The One" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2018.