Whistle for the Choir

"Whistle for the Choir"
Single by The Fratellis
from the album Costello Music
Released	27 November 2006
Format	Vinyl record (7"), CD
Recorded	2006
Genre	Indie rock
Length	3:35
Label	Drop The Gun Recordings
The Fratellis singles chronology
"Chelsea Dagger" (2006) "Whistle for the Choir" (2006) "Flathead" (2007)

"Whistle for the Choir" is a song by The Fratellis, and their third single. It was released on 27 November 2006 and reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart hence marking their second UK Top 10 single. The song was originally titled 'Knickers In A Handbag' but was changed due to pressure from the label. The artwork points toward the old name by showing a girl on the cover handling a pair of knickers above a handbag.

Track listing

CD Single, Limited Edition Shaped Vinyl Picture Disc
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Whistle for the Choir"
2.	"Nina"

8" Blue Coloured Vinyl
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Whistle for the Choir"
2.	"Lay Down Easy"

iTunes Download
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Whistle for the Choir"
2.	"Baby Fratelli"
3.	"Flathead"

This is listed in the iTunes store as the Whistle for the Choir - EP even though it contains 2 other singles from The Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music

Video

The video features the band singing on darkened streets. It was filmed in Glasgow city centre, including Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets.

Featured On

The song is featured on the soundtrack of a 2007 Brothers & Sisters and a 2009 Community episode. This song was featured on the controversial Channel 4 drama Britz.

External links

• "Whistle For The Choir" Video on YouTube
• "The Fratellis Official Website" Official site