Crush on You (The Jets song)

"Crush on You" is the second single released in 1986 from the Jets' critically and commercially successful debut album The Jets. It was also a successful single, reaching number three in the U.S. Jerry Knight and Aaron Zigman co-wrote the hit single which put The Jets on the charts.

"Crush on You"
Single by The Jets
from the album The Jets
B-side"Right Before My Eyes"
ReleasedMarch 12, 1986
Format
Recorded1985
GenrePop, R&B
Length4:30
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Jerry Knight
  • Aaron Zigman
Producer(s)
  • Don Powell
  • David Rivkin
  • Jerry Knight
  • Aaron Zigman
The Jets singles chronology
"Curiosity"
(1985)		 "Crush on You"
(1986)		 "Private Number"
(1986)

Music video

In the music video, filmed on December 26, 1985, the Jets play the song and dance to it. It was directed by Stephen Rivkin and produced by Darrell Brand. Unlike the album version, which is 4:30, the music video version is shortened to 3:41.[1]

Track listings

7-inch single

  1. "Crush On You" – 3:40
  2. "Right Before My Eyes" – 3:49

12-inch single

  1. "Crush On You" (Extended Version) - 6:35
  2. "Crush On You" (Radio Edit) - 5:25
  3. "Crush On You" (Instrumental) - 6:35

Credits
  • Elizabeth Wolfgramm – vocals
  • Moana Wolfgramm – vocals, keyboards
  • Eugene Wolfgramm – vocals, percussion
  • LeRoy Wolfgramm – electric guitars
  • Haini Wolfgramm – bass
  • Kathi Wolfgramm – keyboards
  • Rudy Wolfgramm – drums
  • Eddie Wolfgramm – percussion

Charts
Chart (1986–1987) Peak
position
Canada RPM Top Singles[2] 9
Ireland (IRMA)[3] 9
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 43
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] 5
US Billboard Hot 100 3
US Billboard Hot Black Singles 4
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 4
Year-end chart (1986)Rank
Canada [6] 67
US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[7] 52

Aaron Carter version
"Crush on You"
Single by Aaron Carter
from the album Aaron Carter
ReleasedAugust 15, 1997
FormatCD maxi
Recorded1996
GenreTeen pop, dance-pop, bubblegum pop
Length3:25
LabelEdel America
Songwriter(s)Jerry Knight, Aaron Zigman
Producer(s)Gary Carolla
Aaron Carter singles chronology
"Crush on You"
(1997)		 "Crazy Little Party Girl"
(1998)

In August 1997, Aaron Carter released a cover of the song on his debut self-titled album, Aaron Carter. It reached the top ten in some countries worldwide, such as the UK and Australia.

Music video

In addition to Aaron Carter, his older brother Nick Carter makes a cameo by saying goodbye to Aaron at the beginning of the video. The video also plays in a park where a talent competition takes place. As a spectator of the event, Aaron falls in love with a girl. He also meets them when he plays basketball in the same park the following day. Even at the football game after he is not spared by her. Inspired by the will to make an appointment with her, he uses the opportunity towards the end of the video, asks her questions and in the end wins her heart.[8]

Track listings
  1. Crush On You (Main Mix) - 3:25
  2. Crush On You (RMX) - 4:07
  3. Crush On You (Gary's Mix) - 4:07
  4. Crush On You (Instrumental) - 4:02

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[30] Gold 35,000^
Germany (BVMI)[31] Gold 250,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Other cover versions

In 2000, Alan Braxe used a sample of "Crush on You" in his song "Intro".

In 2011, the dubstep group Nero sampled the song and released it as a single on 16 October 2011. It peaked in the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.

References
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  7. Nielsen Business Media, Inc (December 27, 1986). "1986 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 98 (52): Y-21.
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