Sunday (song)
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"Sunday" is a song by Sonic Youth
, released as the first and only single from their 1998 album A Thousand Leaves
.
A different recording of the song was also featured on the soundtrack of the film subUrbia
.
The riff was taken from Helium's
song "Skeleton".
Moist Vagina was originally by Nirvana
, who were friends of the band, and appeared in the film 1991: The Year Punk Broke
while touring with Sonic Youth.
and stars Macaulay Culkin
and Rachel Miner
. The video makes liberal use of slow and fast motion cameras and images of ballerina
s dancing.
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
, released as the first and only single from their 1998 album A Thousand Leaves
A Thousand Leaves
A Thousand Leaves is an album by Sonic Youth. It was the group's first major album to be recorded in their private Manhattan studio, dubbed Echo Canyon....
.
A different recording of the song was also featured on the soundtrack of the film subUrbia
SubUrbia (film)
subUrbia is a 1996 comedy-drama film written by Eric Bogosian, based on his play of the same name, and directed by Richard Linklater. It follows the relationships between a few young adults as they spend their time standing on "the corner" outside a local convenience store.Bogosian based the story...
.
The riff was taken from Helium's
Helium (band)
Helium was an American alternative rock band formed in the summer of 1992. Originally calling themselves "Chupa", its founding members were Mary Lou Lord, Jason Hatfield , Shawn King Devlin and Brian Dunton...
song "Skeleton".
Single tracklisting
- "Sunday" (LP version) – 4:52
- "Moist Vagina" – 3:04 (Kurt CobainKurt CobainKurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana...
) - "Silver Panties" – 4:27
- "Sunday" (edit) – 3:15
Moist Vagina was originally by Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, who were friends of the band, and appeared in the film 1991: The Year Punk Broke
1991: The Year Punk Broke
1991: The Year Punk Broke is a 1992 documentary directed by Dave Markey featuring American alternative rock band Sonic Youth on tour in Europe in 1991. While Sonic Youth is the focus of the documentary, the film also gives attention to Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Babes in Toyland, Gumball and The Ramones...
while touring with Sonic Youth.
Music video
The video for Sunday is directed by Harmony KorineHarmony Korine
The story is told from the perspective of a young man suffering from untreated schizophrenia, played by Ewen Bremner, as he tries to understand his deteriorating world. Julien's abusive father is played by Werner Herzog...
and stars Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Carson Culkin is an American actor. He became widely known for his portrayal of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. He is also known for his roles in Richie Rich, Uncle Buck, My Girl, The Pagemaster, and Party Monster...
and Rachel Miner
Rachel Miner
Rachel Miner is a Broadway, film and television actress, born in New York City.-Personal life:A third generation Miner in show business, she is the daughter of director and teacher Peter Miner and the granddaughter of director/producer Worthington Miner and actress Frances Fuller...
. The video makes liberal use of slow and fast motion cameras and images of ballerina
Ballerina
A ballerina is a title used to describe a principal female professional ballet dancer in a large company; the male equivalent to this title is danseur or ballerino...
s dancing.
Singles chart
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Sunday" | UK Singles Chart | No. 72 |