"When You Know What Love Is" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett for his eighth studio album, 22 (2022), while production was helmed by Smith. The song was released as a digital download on 31 May 2019. Initially announced to serve as the album's lead single, it was later omitted from the final track listing. "When You Know What Love Is" peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background In a press release, David said that the track was "about the initial undeniable spark you get when something feels right - wanting to hold on to that feeling and seeing how it can develop."
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "When You Know What Love Is" was first released onto YouTube on 1 July 2019 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-five seconds. Directed by Charlie Sarsfield, it was filmed in Ibiza.
Track listing All tracks written by Craig David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett.
Notes signifies an additional producer
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of "When You Know What Love Is."
Janee Bennett – writer Gary Barlow – background vocalist, writer Paul Carr – assistant engineer Craig David – lead vocalist, writer
Phoebe Edwards – background vocalist Manon Grandjean – mixing engineer Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineer Fraser T. Smith – producer, writer
Charts + Chart performance for "When You Know What Love Is" Chart (2019) Peakposition
Release history + Release dates and formats for "When You Know What Love Is" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United Kingdom 31 May 2019
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