100MPH
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"100 MPH" is a song by El Presidente
from their debut album El Presidente
(2005). It was released as a single
on two formats, CD and Yellow 7". It reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart
, although in the midweek chart it was at No.34.
After the band performed "100 MPH" on GMTV
, Liam Gallagher
approached lead singer Dante Gizzi and enquired about who produced it. Gallagher was shocked when Gizzi replied saying he recorded it his bedroom for a mere £100. Gallagher was impressed by the band so much that he asked them to support Oasis
on their Scottish leg of their UK tour.
They also performed the single on Top of the Pops Saturday, and CD:UK
.
El Presidente (band)
El Presidente was a pop rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 2002 by former and current Gun member Dante Gizzi, the band gained major exposure with slots at T in the Park 2005, V Festival 2005 and again at T in the Park in 2006...
from their debut album El Presidente
El Presidente (album)
El Presidente is the self-titled debut album from Scottish band El Presidente, released 24 October 2005. The album was also released on 8 February 2006 in Japan with two extra tracks, a new recording called "Lies" and a cover of Prince's "Raspberry Beret", which was also included as a B-side to...
(2005). It was released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on two formats, CD and Yellow 7". It reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, although in the midweek chart it was at No.34.
After the band performed "100 MPH" on GMTV
GMTV
GMTV was the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc. in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end...
, Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher
William John Paul "Liam" Gallagher is an English musician and singer-songwriter, the former frontman of the English rock band Oasis and currently of the band Beady Eye. Gallagher's erratic behaviour, distinctive singing style, and abrasive attitude have been the subject of commentary in the press...
approached lead singer Dante Gizzi and enquired about who produced it. Gallagher was shocked when Gizzi replied saying he recorded it his bedroom for a mere £100. Gallagher was impressed by the band so much that he asked them to support Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
on their Scottish leg of their UK tour.
They also performed the single on Top of the Pops Saturday, and CD:UK
CD:UK
CD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme was first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years.In...
.
Chart performance
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Romania (Romanian Radio Top 100 Romanian Top 100 The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media.... ) |
35 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 77 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 35 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 58 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 11 |
| UK Singles Chart | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
177 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom British Phonographic Industry The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies... |
Gold |
| United States | Silver |