Come and Get It (John Newman song) explained

Come and Get It
Cover:	John Newman - Come and Get It cover art.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	John Newman
Album:	Revolve
Released:	17 July 2015
Recorded:	2015
Genre:	Soul pop funk
Length:	3:04
Label:	Island
Producer:	John Newman Greg Kurstin
Prev Title:	Blame
Prev Year:	2014
Next Title:	Tiring Game
Next Year:	2015

"Come and Get It" is a song by English singer John Newman. The song was released on 17 July 2015 as the lead single from his second studio album, Revolve (2015). A music video was commissioned for it to promote the song. The song was written and produced by Newman and Greg Kurstin. It has received positive critical reception and was also featured on the soundtrack for the video game Madden NFL 16.^[1]

Background

Newman wrote the song with the intention of writing something to enjoy in the car, and took inspiration from the sun. It is the lead single from his second studio album Revolve. It premiered on Capital FM.^[2]

Critical reception

Brice Ezell of PopMatters commended the song for containing a "positively huge" chorus that was "catchy in a near undeniable way",^[3] while Alexander Bradley of Gigsandfestivals.com called it "upbeat and infectious".^[4] Tarynn Law of The 405 commended the song's blend of "soul, funk, and gritty, blues-esque lyrical delivery is welcomed",^[5] while Natalie Harmsen noted its "upbeat jangly swing accompanied by a funky melody that adds a Pharrell-esque twist".^[6]

Music video

A music video was commissioned for the song. It features Newman and starts off black and white before becoming full colour. It features him driving himself and a girl into the sunset.^[7] The idea of the video was created by Newman, who explained that he wrote the script for the video while in Los Angeles, and that it was originally intended for another song. Initially, two videos were created – one a prequel to the other – however only one of them was used after "Come and Get It" was selected as the new single. The video was directed by Alex Heron, the only one of Newman's producers who believed that the idea would work. It is based upon an event that happened in Newman's life.^[8]

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (2015)	Peak position
Iceland (RÚV)^[9]	12
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)^[10]	1
Poland (Polish Airplay New)^[11]	1
Slovenia (SloTop50)^[12]	7

Certifications

Notes and References

1. Web site: Listen to the Madden NFL 16 Soundtrack. EA Sports. Electronic Arts Inc.. 3 August 2015. 31 August 2015.
2. Web site: John Newman is premiering his new single Come and Get It on Monday. 29 May 2015. Davidson. Amy. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 21 June 2015.
3. Web site: John Newman - "Come and Get It" (video). PopMatters.
4. Web site: John Newman returns with new single "Come and Get It". Gigsandfestivals.com.
5. Web site: John Newman - 'Come and Get It'. The 405.
6. Web site: John Newman Wants You To 'Come And Get It. MusicDash.
7. 21 June 2015. This Week's Fresh Music Top 20. 4Music. 21 June 2015.
8. Web site: WATCH: John Newman Releases A Behind The Scenes Video Of 'Come And Get It'. Capital FM.
9. Web site: John Newman Chart History. RÚV. 19 June 2017.
10. Mexico Ingles Airplay. Billboard.
11. Web site: Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video. Polish Airplay New. 12 June 2015.
12. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 1 March 2018.
13. Web site: Single Top 100 - eladási darabszám alapján - 2015. 1 January 2020. Mahasz.