Sing (Travis song)

"Sing"
Single by Travis
from the album The Invisible Band
Released 28 May 2001
Format CD, 7" vinyl
Recorded 2000–01
Genre Post-Britpop, pop rock
Length 3:48
Label Independiente
Songwriter(s) Fran Healy
Producer(s) Steve Orchard
Travis singles chronology
"Coming Around"
(2000)		 "Sing"
(2001)		 "Side"
(2001)
Alternative covers
European cover

"Sing" is the lead single from indie rock band Travis' third studio album, The Invisible Band. It was released in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2001, following an extensive five-week promotional campaign. The song reached the band's highest peak position of number three on the UK Singles Chart.[1] "Sing" was a worldwide success, reaching the top ten in several countries in Europe and Latin America. Its highest peak in mainland Europe was at number two in France, kept off the top spot by Geri Halliwell's rendition of "It's Raining Men". The song can be heard in The American version of The Office on various occasions as the unofficial song of Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly. The song is noted for its prominent use of the banjo (played by Andy Dunlop), a country music instrument then considered rare for mainstream pop.

Fran Healy came up with the song as he watched a swingbeat video on MTV, leading him to write a basic melody called "Swing" about children in a swing set. As he performed with the rest of the band, he changed the song to "Sing", making the lyrics about the healing powers of singing.[2]

Music video

The music video features the band visiting a large country house for dinner and getting into a massive food fight with the residents. The video premiered in on 20 April 2001, on Top of the Pops. When the single reached number three, the band were invited on to Top of the Pops, where they re-enacted the food fight for a live performance. This performance is sometimes used instead of the main video.

B-sides

The single's B-sides include a cover of Queen's "Killer Queen" with guest vocalist Jason Falkner (formerly of the band Jellyfish), and guitarist Andy Dunlop's writing and vocal debut on "You Don't Know What I'm Like".

Covers

Track listing

  • UK CD1
  1. "Sing" - 3:48
  2. "Ring Out the Bell" - 3:44
  3. "Killer Queen" - 4:03
  • UK CD2
  1. "Sing" - 3:48
  2. "You Don't Know What I'm Like" - 4:11
  3. "Beautiful" - 3:45
  • 7" Vinyl / Cassette Single
  1. "Sing" - 3:48
  2. "Killer Queen" - 4:03
  • European Single
  1. "Sing" - 3:48
  2. "Ring Out the Bell" - 3:44

Charts and certifications

References

  1. 1 2 "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Story of the Song: 'Sing', Travis (2001)
  3. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Travis – Sing". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Travis – Sing" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Travis – Sing" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Travis – Sing" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Travis – Sing" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Travis – Sing" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Travis – Sing". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  11. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Travis – Sing". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  12. ↑ "Charts.nz – Travis – Sing". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  13. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Travis – Sing". VG-lista. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  14. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  15. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Travis – Sing". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  16. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Travis – Sing". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  17. ↑ "Travis Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  18. ↑ "Classement Singles - année 2001" (in French). Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  19. ↑ "End of Year Charts 2001". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  20. ↑ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2001" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  21. ↑ "Certifications Singles Argent - année 2001" (in French). Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  22. ↑ "British single certifications – Travis – Sing". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 May 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Sing in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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