You and I (Will Young song)

"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.

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.

Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the From Now On album booklet.

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