Little Bird (Annie Lennox song)
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"Little Bird" is a song by the Scottish singer Annie Lennox
, and was released as a single in 1993. Taken from her debut solo album, Diva (1992), it was released as a double A-side with "Love Song for a Vampire
" (which appeared on the soundtrack for the Francis Ford Coppola
film Bram Stoker's Dracula). The single peaked at no.3 in the UK.
The music video
features several Lennox lookalikes dressed as the many different personas that Lennox has used in her videos (both solo and as part of Eurythmics
) over the past decade as they perform with Lennox herself in a Cabaret
-esque setting.
The music videos referenced by the personas include:
Lennox was in late stages of pregnancy with her second daughter Tali during the filming of the video.
CD: Arista / 07822 12522 2
12": Arista / 07822 12522 1
Covered The Song For Her Untitled Upcoming Album. The Official Remix Is By YouTube
DJ/Producer Dark Intensity Remixed Her Cover. In Note The Remix Has Be Called Better Than The Original Cover By Sozzi When She First Recorded It.
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
, and was released as a single in 1993. Taken from her debut solo album, Diva (1992), it was released as a double A-side with "Love Song for a Vampire
Love Song for a Vampire
"Love Song for a Vampire" is a song by Scottish singer Annie Lennox. It was recorded as the theme song to Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The song is used in the end credits of the film.- Music video:...
" (which appeared on the soundtrack for the Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is widely acclaimed as one of Hollywood's most innovative and influential film directors...
film Bram Stoker's Dracula). The single peaked at no.3 in the UK.
The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
features several Lennox lookalikes dressed as the many different personas that Lennox has used in her videos (both solo and as part of Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
) over the past decade as they perform with Lennox herself in a Cabaret
Cabaret (film)
Cabaret is a 1972 musical film directed by Bob Fosse and starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey. The film is set in Berlin during the Weimar Republic in 1931, under the ominous presence of the growing National Socialist Party....
-esque setting.
The music videos referenced by the personas include:
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)-Personnel:*Annie Lennox – vocals, keyboards, synthesisers, flute*David A. Stewart – guitar, keyboards, synthesisers, programming, backing vocals-Additional personnel:*Robert Crash - Guitar/ E-Drums/ Synth/ Robotic vocals...
- There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)In 1997 recorded the Finnish parody rock band Leningrad Cowboys a cover for their 1997 album Mongolian Barbeque. In that cover the mouth organ was replaced by an electric guitar for the instrumentation and the intro was so taken with the electric guitar, unlike the original this version is very...
- Thorn in My SideThorn in My Side"Thorn in My Side" is a song recorded by British pop music duo Eurythmics. It was released as a single from the duo's Revenge album in the UK and the U.S. Written by band members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, the song is a cast-off to an unfaithful lover...
- Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)Beethoven (I Love to Listen to)"Beethoven " is a song by the British pop music duo Eurythmics, released as the first single from their 1987 album, Savage.-Writing:It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart...
- I Need a Man
- WhyWhy (Annie Lennox song)"Why" is the first solo single by the Scottish singer Annie Lennox, released in 1992. It was taken from her debut solo album Diva and reached no.5 in the United Kingdom and number thirty-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single also reached no.6 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart...
- Walking on Broken GlassWalking on Broken Glass"Walking on Broken Glass" is a song written and performed by Scottish singer Annie Lennox, taken from her 1992 album, Diva. This song reached #1 in Canada, #8 in the UK and Ireland and #14 in the US singles charts.- CD single :...
- The Freddie Mercury Tribute ConcertThe Freddie Mercury Tribute ConcertThe Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness was an open-air concert held on Easter Monday, 20 April 1992 at London's Wembley Stadium, for an audience of 72,000. The concert was produced for television by Ray Burdis and broadcast live on television and radio to 76 countries around the...
Lennox was in late stages of pregnancy with her second daughter Tali during the filming of the video.
CD: Arista / 07822 12522 2 
- "Little Bird (Edit)" - 4:32
- "Love Song for a VampireLove Song for a Vampire"Love Song for a Vampire" is a song by Scottish singer Annie Lennox. It was recorded as the theme song to Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The song is used in the end credits of the film.- Music video:...
" (from Bram Stoker's Dracula) - 4:16 - "WhyWhy (Annie Lennox song)"Why" is the first solo single by the Scottish singer Annie Lennox, released in 1992. It was taken from her debut solo album Diva and reached no.5 in the United Kingdom and number thirty-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single also reached no.6 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart...
" - 5:04 * - "The Gift" (Lennox/Buchanan, Bell, Moore) - 4:36 *
- "You Have Placed a Chill in My HeartYou Have Placed a Chill in My Heart"You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart" is a song recorded by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, and appears on the duo's album Savage...
" (Lennox/Stewart) - 4:06 *
- The final three tracks were recorded live for MTV UnpluggedMTV UnpluggedMTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody Award and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations among many accolades.-Unplugged:...
at the Montreux Jazz FestivalMontreux Jazz FestivalThe Montreux Jazz Festival is the best-known music festival in Switzerland and one of the most prestigious in Europe; it is held annually in early July in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva...
in Montreux, SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, 3 July 1992.
CD: BMG / 74321 13383 2
- "Little Bird" - 4:39
- "Love Song for a Vampire (From Bram Stoker's Dracula)" - 4:17
- "Little Bird (Utah SaintsUtah SaintsUtah Saints is a dance band based in Leeds, England. The music is produced by Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt, who are joined on-stage by other musicians whenever the band plays live...
Version)" - 6:35 - "Little Bird (N'Joi Version)" - 4:46
12": Arista / 07822 12522 1
- "Little Bird (House of Gypsies Version)" - 6:59
- "Little Bird (House of Gypsies Radio Version)" - 4:18
- "Little Bird (House of Annie)" - 4:19
- "Little Bird (Single Version)" - 4:32
- "Little Bird (Utah Saints Version)" - 6:38
- "Little Bird (N'Joi Version)" - 4:52
- House of Gypsies mixes done by Todd TerryTodd TerryTodd N. Terry is an American DJ, producer, and remixer.-Career:Terry's productions extensively used samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the Chicago sound, and elements of hip-hop....
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
1 |
| 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 ... |
3 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
3 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 7 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 7 |
| French Singles Chart | 10 |
| German Singles Chart | 29 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 34 |
| Australian Singles Chart | 38 |
| U.S. 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... |
49 |
Kim Sozzi Version
In 2011 American Ultra Records Recording Artist Kim SozziKim Sozzi
Kim Sozzi is an American dance-pop singer originally from Long Island, New York.-Career:Kim Sozzi's career began in 1999 when she signed a contract on Columbia Records for her first major album, Life Goes On. Her first single from the album was "Til I Cry You Out Of Me", followed by "Letting Go"...
Covered The Song For Her Untitled Upcoming Album. The Official Remix Is By YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
DJ/Producer Dark Intensity Remixed Her Cover. In Note The Remix Has Be Called Better Than The Original Cover By Sozzi When She First Recorded It.