After You (Pulp song)
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| Single by Pulp | ||||||||
| Released | 28 January 2013 | |||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||||||
| Genre | Post-Britpop, alternative rock | |||||||
| Length | 5:35 | |||||||
| Label | Rough Trade | |||||||
| Writer(s) | Pulp | |||||||
| Producer(s) | James Murphy | |||||||
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"After You" is the a song by British band Pulp released as a single in January 2013, the first new single by the band in eleven years.
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Background
The song has been originally demoed during early sessions to We Love Life,[1] the band's seventh and last studio album to date. The song wasn't finished and remained unreleased like several other songs from that period.[2] Pulp finally went back to finish the song in late 2012 during their successful comeback 2011-2012 tour.[1]
Release
"After You" was originally released as free download for those who received a Christmas card at Pulp's hometown show at the Motorpoint Arena on 8 December 2012. The card contained a unique code to give access to a downloadable gift, which was made available after midnight on Christmas Eve.[1] The song finally received a commercial release in January 2013 in a form of download single.[3]
The band performed "After You" on The Jonathan Ross Show on 9 February 2013.[4]
The song was remixed by Soulwax and released on 12" vinyl especially for the 2013 Record Store Day.[5][6]
Uses on other media
The Soulwax remix of "After You" was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto V on the game's radio station Soulwax FM.[7][8]
Personnel
- Jarvis Cocker: Vocals
- Mark Webber: Guitar
- Russell Senior: Guitar
- Candida Doyle: Keyboards
- Steve Mackey: Bass Guitar
- Nick Banks: Drums
Track listing
- Digital download
- "After You" - 5:35
- 12" (RTRADST699)
- "After You" (Soulwax Remix)
- "After You" (Original Version)
- "After You" (The 4am Desperation Disco To Disco Dub Version)
Chart positions
| Chart (2013) | Peak Position |
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| UK Singles Chart[9] | 101 |
| UK Indie Chart[10] | 10 |
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