Song to Self
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| "Song To Self" | ||||
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| Single by Travis | ||||
| from the album Ode to J. Smith | ||||
| A-side | "Song to Self" | |||
| B-side | "Ballad of J. Smith" | |||
| Released | 5 January 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Indie pop | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | Red Telephone Box | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Francis Healy | |||
| Travis singles chronology | ||||
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"Song To Self" is the third and final single from Indie band Travis' sixth studio album, Ode to J. Smith, released on 5 January 2009.
Background[edit]
An extended version of Song To Self, which features a middle 8 and an additional chorus, is included on the 7" vinyl pressing.[1] The music video for the song depicts singer Fran Healy emphasising the theme of loneliness in the lyrics of the song.[2] The video received heavy airplay in Mexico, especially on VH1 Latin America.
Track listing[edit]
- CD Single
- "Song To Self" - 3:46
- "Tail Of The Tiger" - 2:46
- 7" Vinyl
- "Song To Self" (Extended Version) - 4:44
- "Ballad Of J. Smith" - 3:02
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart[3] | 88 |
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 20 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[5] | 2 |
References[edit]
- ^ Extended version format Archived 3 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Song to Self video
- ^ "Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, News, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche - musicline.de". www.musicline.de. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2023.