"Take Care of You" is a song by English singer and songwriter Ella Henderson. The song was released on as a single on 12 June 2020 and was later included on the deluxe edition of Henderson's second studio album Everything I Didn't Say (2022), titled, Everything I Didn't Say and More.

"Take Care of You"
Single by Ella Henderson
from the album Everything I Didn't Say and More
Released12 June 2020 (2020-06-12)
Length3:14
LabelAsylum
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Ella Henderson singles chronology
"Hold Me Close"
(2020)
"Take Care of You"
(2020)
"Dream on Me"
(2020)

The song peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.

Background

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Talking about the song, Henderson said, "When I wrote Take Care of You I couldn't put into words how I was feeling, but alongside two of my favourite writers in the world, Julia and Justin, they helped me turn my thoughts into song. This song is for everyone I love, as well as a message of self-care - a personal reminder to look after myself, both mentally and physically."[1]

Live performances

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Henderson performed the song for the first time on Sunday Brunch on 21 June 2020. Other major performances of the single include her performance on Martin & Roman's Sunday Best, as well as Blue Peter. Henderson performed the song on Top of the Pops 2020 Christmas special.

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Take Care of You" was first released onto YouTube on 12 June 2020.[2]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

  • Daniel Blume – producer
  • Noel Zancanella – producer, composer
  • Ella Henderson – composer, lead vocals
  • Julia Michaels – composer
  • Justin Tranter – composer
  • Ryan Tedder – backing vocals
  • Brent Kolatalo – additional production
  • Dom Lyttle – additional production
  • Dante Hemingway – additional production, mixer, vocal production
  • Joris Muir – additional production
  • Ken Lewis – additional production
  • Kevin Grainger – mixer
  • Jordan Riley – vocal production

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[4] 12
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 79
Scotland (OCC)[6] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 50

Certifications

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Certifications for "Take Care of You"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Ella Henderson returns with uplifting dance-pop anthem: First listen review". Official Charts Company. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Ella Henderson - Take Care Of You (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 19 June 2020 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Credits / Take Care of You / Ella Henderson – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Ella Henderson – Take Care of You" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Irish Singles Charts – Week 30, 2020". IRMA. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  8. ^ "British single certifications – Ella Henderson – Take Care of You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 July 2021.