Only Human (Jonas Brothers song)
"Only Human" | ||||
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Single by Jonas Brothers | ||||
from the album Happiness Begins | ||||
Released | July 2, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | Reggae-pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Republic | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Shellback | |||
Jonas Brothers singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Only Human" on YouTube |
"Only Human" is a song by American band Jonas Brothers from their 2019 album Happiness Begins. It was released on July 2, 2019, as the third single from the album. The song was written by the group and the song's producer Shellback.
Critical reception
In a positive review, Olivia Horn of Pitchfork praised the composition of the song, noting that "the reggae beat [...] works surprisingly well".[2] Christopher Thiessen of Consequence of Sound criticized the lyrical content and wrote that "the sincerity in performance and deep devotion to melody-crafting" made up for it.[3] Mike Nied at Idolator described the song as "another banger" and that it has potential to be song of the summer.[4]
Live performances
The Jonas Brothers performed it on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 13, 2019.[5][6] They performed the song again on July 18, 2019 on Late Night with Seth Meyers.[7] They performed the song again on October 8, 2019 on The Ellen Show.[8]
Music video
An official '80s-themed music video directed by Anthony Mandler was released on August 13, 2019.[9] Starring Jonas brothers Nick, Joe, and Kevin and professional ladder dancer Declan McDonough.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Nick Jonas – vocals, songwriter
- Joe Jonas – vocals, songwriter
- Kevin Jonas – vocals, songwriter
- Shellback – backing vocals, producer, songwriter, programmer, bass, drums, keyboards, tambourine
- Peter Karlsson – vocal producer
- Michael Engström – bass
- Wojtek Goral – alto saxophone, flute
- Tomas Jonsson – baritone saxophone
- Mattias Bylund – bassoon, horn
- Mia Samuelsson – flugelhorn
- Nils-Petter Ankarblom – horn, horn arranger
- Jason McNab – tambourine
- Jimmy Carr – tambourine
- Kasper Komar – tambourine
- Robert Mollard – tambourine
- Tomas Jonsson – tenor saxophone
- Peter Noos Johansson – Trombone
- Janne Bjerger – trumpet
- Magnus Johansson – trumpet
- Serban Ghenea – mixer, studio personnel
- John Hanes – mix engineer, studio personnel
Charts
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[42] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | July 2, 2019 | Contemporary hit radio | Republic | [43] |
Italy | July 5, 2019 | [44] |
References
- ^ Sterdan, Darryl (July 19, 2019). "Late-Night TV Music (2/3 Edition) | July 18, 2019".
- ^ Horn, Olivia (June 14, 2019). "Jonas Brothers - Happiness Begins". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ Thiessen, Christopher (June 10, 2019). "Jonas Brothers Return with the Refreshingly Intimate Happiness Begins". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ Nied, Mike (June 11, 2019). "Album Review: Jonas Brothers' 'Happiness Begins'". Idolator. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (June 13, 2019). "Jonas Brothers Talk Bachelor Party Hijinks, Perform 'Only Human' on 'Fallon'". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (June 13, 2019). "Watch Jonas Brothers Play 'Know Your Bro' on Fallon". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Watch The Jonas Brothers Catch An Island Groove With Funky 'Only Human' on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'". Billboard.
- ^ https://www.ellentube.com/video/jonas-brothers-get-audience-dancing-with-only-human.html
- ^ Roth, Madeline. "Jonas Brothers Serve Up '80s Hotness In Their Super-Suave 'Only Human' Video". MTV News.
- ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player". Tidal. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – Only Human" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – Only Human" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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- ^ "China Airplay Chart/Foreign Language - 15/07/2019". Billboard China (in Chinese). Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201940 into search. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201925 into search. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: Suur Papa on tagasi!". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles (téléchargement + streaming) – SNEP (Week 40, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Airplay Charts Deutschland – Woche 39/2019". German Charts. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 40, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – Only Human" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201939 into search. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201926 into search. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- ^ "SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart". slotop50.si. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – Only Human". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers – Only Human". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jonas Brothers – Only Human". Music Canada. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates ..." All Access. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "JONAS BROTHERS "Only Human" | (Radio Date: 05/07/2019)". radiodate.it.