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Nothing Like Us

"Nothing Like Us" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber, taken from his third remix album, Believe Acoustic (2012). Bieber wrote the song in late 2012 during a period of sadness following a break-up with his former girlfriend.[1] The song was produced by Bieber, along with his longtime collaborator Josh Gudwin. Bieber performed the song for the first time on Saturday Night Live, while promoting Believe Acoustic.[2]

"Nothing Like Us"
Song by Justin Bieber
from the album Believe Acoustic
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2013
Recorded2012
StudioHenson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA
GenreAcoustic
Length3:19
Label
Songwriter(s)Justin Bieber
Producer(s)
  • Justin Bieber
  • Josh Gudwin
Official audio
"Nothing Like Us" on YouTube

Background

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On January 6, 2013, it was announced that Bieber's upcoming acoustic album for Believe would feature three brand new tracks, including "Nothing Like Us", which "was written and produced solely by Justin and is described as giving 'an unprecedented and intimate glimpse of young love'."[3]

During an interview with Billboard in 2013, when asked about the meaning behind the song, Bieber answered: "Because at the end of the day, there's nothing like us, you know? That's just it. It is what is it. People are going to relate to that." The singer further elaborated: "I'm not in the happiest place that I've ever been, I'm trying to get through what I'm going through. Like I said, I have my really close friends to cheer me up and keep me going."[1]

Release and live performances

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Believe Acoustic was released on January 29, 2013, via RBMG/Island Def Jam Music Group. In the track-list, "Nothing Like Us" sits at number 11 out of the 11 tracks, the 3rd and final of the new studio recordings released with the album. The track debuted and peaked within the top 40 in three countries, Norway (11), Sweden (21), and Denmark (39), where it is currently certified Gold by IFPI Denmark. It also peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, where it was certified Gold by RIAA.

Following the album's release, Bieber performed the song on SNL, along with an acoustic rendition of "As Long As You Love Me", on February 9, 2013.[4] He also performed the song on December 7, 2015, at a benefit concert for Stratford House of Blessing in Toronto.[5][6]

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Believe Acoustic.[7]

  • Justin Bieber – vocals, producer
  • Josh Gudwin – co-producer, engineer
  • Phil Tan – mixing

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Nothing Like Us"
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 43
Australia (ARIA)[9] 73
Denmark (Tracklisten)[10] 39
France (SNEP)[11] 193
Norway (VG-lista)[12] 11
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 21
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 68
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 59

Certifications

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Certifications for "Nothing Like Us"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16] Gold 35,000‡
United States (RIAA)[17] Gold 500,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[18] Gold 900,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Werde, Bill (2013-01-28). "Justin Bieber Exclusive Song Premiere and Billboard Cover Story". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  2. ^ Watch Saturday Night Live Clip: Justin Bieber: Nothing Like Us - NBC.com, retrieved 2023-11-26
  3. ^ "Justin Bieber acoustic album features three new tracks". Contactmusic.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  4. ^ Isenberg, Daniel. "Video: Justin Bieber Performs "Nothing Like Us" on "Saturday Night Live"". Complex. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  5. ^ Mistry, Anupa (2015-12-08). "Justin Bieber Goes Unplugged in Toronto, With Mixed Results". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  6. ^ Justin Bieber performing "Nothing Like Us" Live at #PurposeInto – 07/12/2015, 8 December 2015, retrieved 2023-11-26
  7. ^ Believe Acoustic (booklet). *Island, RBMG, Schoolboy. 2013.
  8. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". Tracklisten. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  12. ^ "Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". VG-lista. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "American single certifications – Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  18. ^ "Danish single certifications – Justin Bieber – Nothing Like Us". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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