The One (The Chainsmokers song)

"The One"
Promotional single by The Chainsmokers
from the album Memories...Do Not Open
ReleasedMarch 27, 2017
Recorded2016–17
GenrePop[1]
Length2:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"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]

Background

The 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

Weekly charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
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

Chart (2017) Position
US Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[37] 34

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
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

  1. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (April 6, 2017). "The Chainsmokers: Memories…Do Not Open - Album Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  2. ^ Wass, Mike (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Get Introspective On "The One" | Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  3. ^ teechoi (March 27, 2017). "Drew Taggart delivers an emotionally driven vocal performance with 'The One'". EDM Chicago. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  4. ^ Erik (March 27, 2017). "BREAKING: The Chainsmokers Release 'The One' Off Of New Album [LISTEN]". EDM Sauce. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  5. ^ Makwana, Harsh (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers - The One". The Bangin Beats. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  6. ^ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  7. ^ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  8. ^ White, Caitlyn (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Perfected Folk-Pop EDM On Their New Track 'The One'". UPROXX. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  9. ^ Bacle, Ariana (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Drop Somber New Song, 'The One'". EW.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  10. ^ Hassler, Abby (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Slow Things Down on New Single 'The One'". Radio.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  11. ^ Bein, Kat (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Release 'The One': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  12. ^ Meadow, Matthew (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Everyone With Blissful New Single "The One" [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  13. ^ Lakshmin, Deepa (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers' Surprising New Song Will Soundtrack Your Next Breakup". MTV News. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  14. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  15. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  16. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  17. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  18. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201715 into search. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  20. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  21. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  22. ^ "irish-charts.com – Discography The Chainsmokers". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  23. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Top Digital Download. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  24. ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  25. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  26. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  27. ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  28. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  29. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "Top 100 Canciones — Semana 15: del 07.04.2017 al 13.04.2017" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  32. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  33. ^ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  34. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  35. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  36. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  37. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  38. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  39. ^ "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. Select "The One" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  40. ^ "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2018.


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