People Help the People
| "People Help the People" | ||||
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| Single by Cherry Ghost | ||||
| from the album Thirst for Romance | ||||
| Released | 11 June 2007 | |||
| Format | CD, 7" vinyl, digital download | |||
| Recorded | Ape Studios, Little Neston | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | Heavenly | |||
| Writer(s) | Simon Aldred | |||
| Producer | Simon Aldred, Dan Austin | |||
| Cherry Ghost singles chronology | ||||
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"People Help the People" is the second single taken from Cherry Ghost's debut album Thirst for Romance. It was made available to download on 11 June 2007, and followed two weeks later on CD and 7" vinyl. The band played the song live on Later... with Jools Holland on 24 November 2006. Jimi Goodwin of the band Doves plays drums on the single. "People Help the People" peaked the UK Singles Chart at #27.[1] The song was also a hit in Italy.
The melody for "People Help the People" came into Simon's head unnexpectedly as he arrived in India for a three month backpacking holiday. In order to remember the tune throughout his guitar-less sojourn, he would hum it to himself daily.[2]
Two music videos were produced for the song, one directed by Huse Monfaradi [3], the other one directed by Chris Hopewell.[4]
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[edit] Track listings
All songs written by Simon Aldred, except where noted.
CD (HVN168CD):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "Four Eyes" – 4:47
7" vinyl (HVN168):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "Please Come Home" (Aldred, Parsons, Rhodes) – 4:39
Digital download (UK iTunes only):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "People Help the People" (Cowboys and Cosmonauts Remix) – 4:10
[edit] Birdy version
| "People Help the People" | ||||
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| Single by Birdy | ||||
| from the album Birdy | ||||
| B-side | "Without a Word" | |||
| Released | 28 October 2011 | |||
| Format | digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Label | Warner Music | |||
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English musician Birdy released a cover version the song, it was released on 28 October 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom.
[edit] Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "People Help the People" was first released onto YouTube on 6 October 2011 at a total length of four minutes and eighteen seconds.[5]
[edit] Track listing
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| No. | Title | Length | |||||||
| 1. | "People Help the People" | ||||||||
| 2. | "People Help the People" (Two Inch Punch Remix) | ||||||||
| 3. | "People Help the People" (Dawn Golden & Rosie Cross Remix) | ||||||||
| 4. | "Without a Word" | ||||||||
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 12 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)[7] | 38 |
| Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[8] | 10 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company)[9] | 32 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] | 33 |
[edit] Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 28 October 2011[11] | Digital download | Warner Music |
| United Kingdom | 30 October 2011[12] |
[edit] References
- ^ "Chart Stats - Cherry Ghost - People Help The People". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33204. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
- ^ Cherry Ghost Set for Academy Date at Manchester Evening News
- ^ Rsa - Blackdog Uk
- ^ Collision Films
- ^ Birdy - People Help The People (Official Video) YouTube
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Birdy – People Help The People" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Ultratop & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Birdy – People Help The People" (in French). Ultratop 40. Ultratop & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Birdy – People Help The People" (in Dutch). Mega Single Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40. Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Archive Chart" UK Singles Chart. Official Charts Company.
- ^ People Help the People - EP by Birdy iTunes
- ^ People Help the People - EP by Birdy iTunes
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