Summary
"You're the One" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It was their second single off of their first studio album Anthem of the Peaceful Army. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in March 2019.[2]
| "You're the One" | ||||
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| Single by Greta Van Fleet | ||||
| from the album Anthem of the Peaceful Army | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Rock[1] | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| Greta Van Fleet singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
The song was released as the second single from the band's first studio album Anthem of the Peaceful Army on October 16, 2018, three days prior to the album's release.[3] A live acoustic version was recorded prior for Radio.com, and released on the same day.[3] The song was the earliest written song on the album, being written when brother Jake and Josh Kiszka were just 17 years old in 2013.[4] The song is credited as being written by all four member of the band.[5] Prior to the song’s release as a single, the band performed the song live in March 2018 with Elton John at his benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.[6] On January 18, 2019, the band performed the song and “Black Smoke Rising” live on Saturday Night Live.[7][8] A clip of the recording of 'You're the One' went viral on TikTok for Josh Kiszka's dramatic head movements.
Composition and themes edit
Musically, journalist described the song as a "rock ballad" and "more laid back" than much of the band's material released at the time.[1][9] Jake Kiszka described the song as being inspired by the 1960s folk music revival, taking inspiration from artists such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez.[10] The song was described as melodic, mid-tempo song, with a backing track of clean guitar notes, bass, drums, and organ.[11] Beyond the common comparisons the band commonly receives to the work of Led Zeppelin, the song was also compared to the work of The Allman Brothers and Bad Company.[12][13] The drumming was described as similar to the Led Zeppelin song "Your Time is Gonna Come".[14]
Lyrically, the song was described as a "dirt-road-rambling, lovelorn tune".[3] While generally described as a heartfelt love song about unrequited love for a female, it was also noted how at one point, the narrator describes her as young, pretty, and evil.[14][11][12]
Reception edit
Uproxx praised the song for having a "huge and catchy chorus that is begging to be chanted by a festival crowd" and "a gorgeous song that features a sense of timelessness that few modern rock bands could pull off."[1]
Personnel edit
Band
- Joshua Kiszka – vocals
- Jacob Kiszka – guitar, backing vocals
- Samuel Kiszka – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Daniel Wagner – drums, backing vocals
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Greta Van Fleet Share The Stadium-Ready Rock Ballad 'You're The One'". Uproxx.com. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Greta Van Fleet Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c "EXCLUSIVE: Greta Van Fleet Unleash "You're The One", Join Us For An Acoustic Performance". Radio.com. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (17 October 2018). "Going Behind Greta Van Fleet's Rock Renaissance With Jake Kiszka". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Blabbermouth (5 October 2018). "Listen To New GRETA VAN FLEET Song 'Anthem'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Ives, Brian (5 March 2018). "Watch Greta Van Fleet Jam With Elton John". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Greta Van Fleet Perform 'Black Smoke Rising' and 'You're the One' on 'SNL': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Watch Greta Van Fleet's Performance Of 'Black Smoke Rising' On 'SNL'". Uproxx.com. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Scott Munro (17 October 2018). "Greta Van Fleet take their foot off the gas on new track You're The One". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Kielty, Martin (18 October 2018). "Listen to New Greta Van Fleet Song 'You're the One'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (18 October 2018). "Greta Van Fleet Show Melodic Side With 'You're the One'". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ a b Pareles, Jon (17 October 2018). "Greta Van Fleet Blasts Toward the Past". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: Greta Van Fleet "You're The One"". Alt929boston.com. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ a b Kot, Greg (19 October 2018). "Greta Van Fleet can't get the Led out of its sound on 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army' debut". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Greta Van Fleet – You're the One". Music Canada. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Greta Van Fleet – You're the One". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 1, 2024.