Brothers & Sisters (song)
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| Single by Coldplay | ||||
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| Released | 26 April 1999 | |||
| Recorded | February 1999 | |||
| Studio | Station Studios | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:05 | |||
| Label | Fierce Panda | |||
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"Brothers & Sisters" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was released by Fierce Panda Records as the band's debut single in 1999, following the release their debut record, Safety EP, in 1998. The song peaked at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart and 1,500 copies of its vinyl edition were issued in a special wrap-around picture sleeve. It was re-released as an extended play by Brash Records in late 2002.
Background[]
After forming in 1998, Coldplay met up with local record label Fierce Panda Records after a representative from the label saw them perform at the Camden Falcon in December of that year. Fierce Panda offered to release their debut single, and the band agreed, signing a short record deal.[1][2]
Recording[]
According to the single's liner notes, recording completed in only four days and cost the band £400.[1] The atmospheric sounds on "Easy to Please" were created by setting up microphones on a wet road outside the studio.[2]
Versions[]
There are three versions of the song: the first and original one can be found on the "Ode to Deodorant" promo cassette, from 1998. The second is this release from 1999. The third and final version appeared as a B-side of the single "Trouble", from the band's debut album Parachutes.
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Brothers & Sisters" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Easy to Please" | 3:01 |
| 3. | "Only Superstition" | 3:48 |
Charts[]
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 92 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[4] | 20 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b 'Brothers and Sisters' Liner Notes
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Brothers & Sisters EP". coldplaying.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
External links[]
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- 1999 debut singles
- 1999 songs
- Coldplay songs
- Songs written by Guy Berryman
- Songs written by Jonny Buckland
- Songs written by Will Champion
- Songs written by Chris Martin
- Song recordings produced by Ken Nelson (British record producer)
- Song recordings produced by Chris Allison
- Fierce Panda Records singles