Turn Around (Conor Maynard song)

"Turn Around" is a song by British singer Conor Maynard from his debut studio album, Contrast. The song features vocals from American singer Ne-Yo. It was released as the album's third single as a digital download on 11 October 2012. The song was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, who also co-wrote it with Ne-Yo. This is another collaboration between StarGate and Benny Blanco, following such songs as Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard, Play Hard" and Rihanna's "Diamonds".

"Turn Around"
Single by Conor Maynard featuring Ne-Yo
from the album Contrast
Released	11 October 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Synthpop dance-pop
Length	3:52
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Shaffer Smith Benjamin Levin Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen
Producer(s)	Stargate Benny Blanco
Conor Maynard singles chronology
"Vegas Girl" (2012) "Turn Around" (2012) "Animal" (2013)
Ne-Yo singles chronology
"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" (2012) "Turn Around" (2012) "Don't Make Em Like You" (2012)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Turn Around" was first released onto YouTube on 9 September 2012 at a total length of four minutes and three seconds and Britt Nilsson appear in the clip. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Colin Tilley.[1]

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

"Turn around, open your eyes/ Look at me now/ Turn around, girl I've got you/ We won't fall down," he promises his (hopefully more appreciative) new beau over a mix of euphoric Italo piano riffs and pacing house beats, all worthy of the air-grabbing displayed in the accompanying music video. With mentor and pal Ne-Yo joining him on the track and another pop hit to add to his blossoming collection, we're sure being ditched over the internet will safely remain in Conor's past. .[2]

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Turn Around"	3:53

Digital Remixes EP

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Turn Around"	3:53
2.	"Turn Around (DADA Edit)"	3:52
3.	"Turn Around (Dave Aude Radio)"	4:05
4.	"Turn Around (Marc MacRowland Remix)"	5:02
5.	"Turn Around (The Arcade Remix)"	3:59
6.	"Starships (BBC Live Version)"	3:22

Credits and personnel

• Lead vocals – Conor Maynard, NeYo
• Producers – Stargate, Benny Blanco, Plan J
• Lyrics – Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Benjamin Levin, Shaffer Smith
• Label: Parlophone

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (2012–13) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 43 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 26 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[5] 18 Denmark (Tracklisten)[6] 33 France (SNEP)[7] 52 Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 76 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[9] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[10] 14 Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)[11] 17 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 20 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 28 Scotland (OCC)[15] 9 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[16] 23 Spain (Spanish Airplay Chart)[17] 18 UK Singles (OCC)[18] 8 US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[19] 10 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[20] 7 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[21] 32

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 95 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23] 99 Chart (2013) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[24] 23

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	11 October 2012	Digital download	Parlophone
United States	30 October 2012	Top 40 radio[25]	Capitol Records

References

1. Conor Maynard - Turn Around ft. Ne-Yo on YouTube
2. Conor Maynard ft. Ne-Yo: 'Turn Around' - Single review. Digital Spy
3. "Australian-charts.com – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
4. "Ultratop.be – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
5. "Ultratop.be – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around" (in French). Ultratip.
6. "Danishcharts.com – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around". Tracklisten.
7. "Lescharts.com – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around" (in French). Les classement single.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around". GfK Entertainment Charts.
9. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Turn Around". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
11. "Japan Billboard Hot 100" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. October 10, 2012. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
12. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 47, 2012" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40
13. "Dutchcharts.nl – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
14. "Charts.nz – Conor Maynard feat. Ne-Yo – Turn Around". Top 40 Singles.
15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
16. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201245 into search.
17. "Spanish Airplay" (PDF) (in Spanish). PROMUSICAE.
18. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
19. "Conor Maynard Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
20. "Conor Maynard Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
21. "Conor Maynard Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
22. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2012". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
23. "Top 100 Singles of 2012". BBC Radio 1. BBC Online. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
24. "MAHASZ Rádiós TOP 100 - radios 2013" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
25. http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics