"If You Come Back" is a song by English boy band Blue, released as the third single from their debut studio album, All Rise (2001). It was written by Ray Ruffin, Nicole Formescu, Ian Hope, and Lee Brennan of boy band 911. The song topped the UK Singles Chart for one week, becoming Blue's second consecutive number-one single, and has been certified gold in the UK for sales and streaming figures exceeding 400,000 units, as of June 2025.
Background "If You Come Back" was written by Ray Ruffin, Nicole Formescu, Ian Hope, and Lee Brennan and produced by Ruffin. The song was the first track Blue recorded for their debut album.
Music video A music video for "If You Come Back" was directed by Si & Ad.
Track listings UK CD single "If You Come Back" (radio edit) – 3:27 "If You Come Back" (8 Jam Streetmix) – 4:56 "If You Come Back" (Blacksmith Smooth RnB rub) – 3:54 "If You Come Back" (video) – 3:24
UK cassette single and European CD single "If You Come Back" (radio edit) – 3:27 "If You Come Back" (The Playa's mix) – 3:57
Australian CD single "If You Come Back" (radio edit) "If You Come Back" (8 Jam Streetmix) "If You Come Back" (Blacksmith Smooth RnB rub) "Too Close" (live from Rumba, Melbourne) "If You Come Back" (video)
Japanese CD single "If You Come Back" "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (featuring Elton John—radio edit) "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (featuring Elton John—Ruffin Ready Soul mix) "Album Medley" "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (featuring Elton John—studio version video) "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (featuring Elton John—TV version)
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the All Rise album booklet.
Studios Recorded at Ruffland Studios and Stanley House Studios (London, England) Mixed at Stanley House Studios (London, England) Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City) and Sony Music Studios (London, England)
Personnel
Ray Ruffin – writing, backing vocals, bass, keys, programming, production Nicole Formescu – writing Ian Hope – writing Lee Brennan – writing Blue – lead vocals, backing vocals Andrew Smith – guitar Damien Egan – acoustic guitars, keys, programming Phil Hudson – acoustic guitars Ned Douglas – additional beats Pete Craigie – additional production and mix Stevie Lange – additional vocal production Dan Porter – assistant engineering Adrian Hall – assistant engineering Tom Coyne – mastering John Davis – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI)9Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)13Europe (European Hit Radio)24 Airplay (Music & Media) 8Italy Airplay (Music & Media)12 Airplay (Music & Media)9UK Airplay (Music Week)5
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionUK Singles (OCC)50 Chart (2002)PositionNew Zealand (RIANZ)43Sweden (Hitlistan)97Taiwan (Hito Radio)69
Certifications and sales
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom12 November 2001Australia4 March 2002CDJapan16 January 2003
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