People Help the People
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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. 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.
Two music videos were produced for the song, one directed by Huse Monfaradi , the other one directed by Chris Hopewell
.
CD (HVN168CD):
7" vinyl (HVN168):
Digital download (UK iTunes only):
released a cover version the song, it was released on 28 October 2011 as a digital download
in the United Kingdom
.
Cherry Ghost
Cherry Ghost is an indie rock band from Bolton, England. Their debut album, Thirst for Romance, was released in July 2007 and entered the UK Album Charts at #7...
's debut album Thirst for Romance
Thirst for Romance
Thirst for Romance is the debut album by Cherry Ghost, released on July 9, 2007 in the UK. The album is available on CD, digital download, and double vinyl LP. It was recorded at Ape Studios in Cheshire and Moolah Rouge Studios in Stockport...
. 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
Jimi Goodwin
Jimi Goodwin is the bassist, vocalist and guitarist for Doves. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub....
of the band Doves plays drums on the single. "People Help the People" peaked 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 ...
at #27. The song was also a hit in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
The melody for "People Help the People" came into Simon's head unnexpectedly as he arrived in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
for a three month backpacking
Backpacking (travel)
Backpacking is a term that has historically been used to denote a form of low-cost, independent international travel. Terms such as independent travel and/or budget travel are often used...
holiday. In order to remember the tune throughout his guitar-less sojourn, he would hum it to himself daily.
Two music videos were produced for the song, one directed by Huse Monfaradi , the other one directed by Chris Hopewell
Chris Hopewell
Chris Hopewell is an English music video director. He has directed videos for Radiohead , Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Scissor Sisters, Louis XIV, The Knife, and several other bands....
.
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
Birdy version
English musician BirdyBirdy (musician)
Jasmine van den Bogaerde, also known by her stage name Birdy, is an English musician known for winning the music competition Open Mic UK in 2008, at the age of 12. Her version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" was released in January 2011, peaking inside the top twenty of the UK Singles Chart and in...
released a cover version the song, it was released on 28 October 2011 as a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
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.Track listing
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 28 October 2011 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Warner Music Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... |
| United Kingdom | 30 October 2011 | ||