"Over and Over Again" is a song by English singer Nathan Sykes. The song was written by Sykes, alongside Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece and Major Johnson Finley, and was released in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2015 as the second single from his debut studio album Unfinished Business (2016). The song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. A remix featuring American singer Ariana Grande was also released as a single on 15 January 2016.[1]

"Over and Over Again"
Single by Nathan Sykes featuring Ariana Grande
from the album Unfinished Business
Released
Recorded2015
Genre
Length4:07
LabelGlobal Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Harmony Samuels
  • Nathan Sykes
Nathan Sykes singles chronology
"Kiss Me Quick"
(2015)
"Over and Over Again"
(2016)
"Give It Up"
(2016)
Ariana Grande singles chronology
"Boys Like You"
(2015)
"Over and Over Again"
(2016)
"Dangerous Woman"
(2016)
Music video
"Over and Over Again" on YouTube

Live performances

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Sykes performed the song live on The X Factor on 22 November 2015.[2] He also performed a stripped-down version of the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He also sang a version of it at the 2016 Summertime Ball with Louisa Johnson.

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Over and Over Again" was first released onto YouTube on 28 October 2015.[3] It starred newcomer actress Maemae Renfrow of the future Nickelodeon show Hunter Street as the love interest.

Track listing

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Digital download[4]
No.TitleLength
1."Over and Over Again"4:07
Digital download – Remixes[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Over and Over Again" (Cahill Remix) (Radio Edit)3:13
2."Over and Over Again" (Elephante Original Remix)3:34
3."Over and Over Again" (Cahill Remix)6:45
4."Over and Over Again" (Elephante Remix)4:46
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Over and Over Again" (Jumpsmokers Remix)3:49
Digital download[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Over and Over Again" (featuring Ariana Grande)4:09
Digital download – Acoustic Sessions[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Over and Over Again" (Acoustic Version)4:24
2."Kiss Me Quick" (Acoustic Version)3:25

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[8] 6
South Korea International Chart (Gaon)[9]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
15
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 8
UK Indie (OCC)[11] 2
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
16
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[13]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
1
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
29

Year-end charts

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Chart (2016) Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[15]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
41
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[16]
(Remix featuring Ariana Grande)
26

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United Kingdom 18 October 2015 (2015-10-18) Digital download (Solo version) Global Entertainment [4]
21 November 2015 (2015-11-21) Digital download (Jumpsmokers remix) [5]
Digital download (Remixes)
23 November 2015 (2015-11-23) Digital download (Acoustic sessions) [17]
15 January 2016 (2016-01-15) Digital download (featuring Ariana Grande) [18]
United States 15 January 2016 (2016-01-15) Digital download (featuring Ariana Grande) [19]
2 March 2016 (2016-03-02) Contemporary hit radio (featuring Ariana Grande) [20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Over and Over Again (feat. Ariana Grande) by Nathan Sykes on Apple Music, 15 January 2016, retrieved 23 January 2024
  2. ^ McGarry, Lisa (22 November 2015). "X Factor 2015: The Wanted Nathan Sykes' Over & Over Again". Unreality TV. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  3. ^ Nathan Sykes - Over And Over Again - YouTube
  4. ^ a b "Over and Over Again - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes. 18 October 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Over and Over Again (The Remixes) - EP by Nathan Sykes". iTunes. 21 November 2015.
  6. ^ "iTunes - Music - Over and Over Again (feat. Ariana Grande) - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes Store (GB). 15 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "iTunes - Music - Over and Over Again (Acoustic Sessions) - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes Store (GB). 23 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "2016년 04주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). GAON. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  11. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  12. ^ "Nathan Sykes Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  13. ^ "Nathan Sykes Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  14. ^ "Nathan Sykes Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  15. ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  16. ^ "Dance Club Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  17. ^ "iTunes - Music - Over and Over Again (Acoustic Sessions) - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes Store (GB). 23 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "iTunes - Music - Over and Over Again (feat. Ariana Grande) - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes Store (GB). 15 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
  19. ^ "iTunes - Music - Over and Over Again (feat. Ariana Grande) - Single by Nathan Sykes". iTunes Store (US). 15 January 2016.
  20. ^ "Top 40/Mainstream > Future Releases". Allaccess.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.