Parachutes (song)
| "Parachutes" | ||||
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| Single by Charlie Simpson | ||||
| from the album Young Pilgrim | ||||
| Released | 5 August 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Alternative | |||
| Label | PIAS | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Charlie Simpson | |||
| Charlie Simpson singles chronology | ||||
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"Parachutes" is a single by English singer-songwriter Charlie Simpson, from his debut studio album Young Pilgrim (2011). It was released on 5 August 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom. The song peaked to number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, his highest charting single to date.
Background
[edit]In an interview with Digital Spy he was asked to describe the song, he said:
"It's one of the more instrument-heavy songs on the record – I wanted to strike a balance between the acoustic nature and more upbeat instruments. It's also the first track I've ever written with a piano, so it's a good contrast to other songs on the album."[1]
Music video
[edit]A music video to accompany the release of "Parachutes" was first released on YouTube on 8 June 2011 at a length of three minutes and thirty-four seconds.[2]
Live performances
[edit]Charlie Simpson performed the song Live on OK! TV.[3] Simpson performed the song in the Live Lounge live from Boardmasters in Newquay for Fearne Cotton and BBC Radio 1.[4] He also performed the song live at Xfm in Manchester.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:
"It's a far cry from his tween-pop days of drooling over high school teachers and perky air hostesses – instead focusing on his newfound independence. Something tells us the 'Year 3000' reunion tour is long way off yet.
[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Parachutes" | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Skin and Bones" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Dead Man Walking" | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Parachutes" (Unplugged) | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Parachutes" (Live from the Tabernacle) | 3:43 |
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[7] | 39 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 44 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 5 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom
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5 August 2011[10] | Digital download | Charlie Simpson music |
References
[edit]- ^ Robert Copsey. "Charlie Simpson interview: "Pop music is in a weird place"". Digital Spy. digitalspy.co.uk.
- ^ Charlie Simpson 'Parachutes' OFFICIAL VIDEO YouTube
- ^ Charlie Simpson – Parachutes Live On OK! TV YouTube
- ^ Charlie Simpson – Parachutes Live From Newquay BBC Radio 1
- ^ Charlie Simpson Parachutes (Live at Xfm Manchester) YouTube
- ^ Lewis Corner. "Charlie Simpson: 'Parachutes'". Digital Spy. digitalspy.co.uk.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Parachutes – EP by Charlie Simpson iTunes
