Candy (Ash song)
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"Candy" is a song by Ash
, released as the fourth single from their album Free All Angels
on October 1, 2001. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the first of which being an enhanced CD) as a 7" vinyl (which was limited edition and came with a numbered picture gatefold sleeve), as well as on DVD format. Although Candy did only slightly better than previous single "Sometimes" (reaching #20), it was considered a success due to it being released a large period after the album, and the fact it helped sell many copies of the said album.
"Candy" sees Ash experiment with new territory in an emotion filled track. It samples The Walker Brothers
track "Make It Easy On Yourself
". Wheeler has said about the sample: "It's on a song called 'Candy' that we rewrote about four times 'Cos we couldn't get it right. We tried some samples and that fitted perfectly. It lifted the song up and we danced around the studio for two days seriously drunk".
The sample on "Candy" is one of the reasons "Free All Angels" was delayed, due to legal issues. Mark Hamilton claims "Candy" is his favourite track on the album.
Although the song featured in the band's set lists early on in the "Free All Angels" tour, it was quickly dropped and rarely performed since (one of those occasions being the "Tokyo Blitz" DVD. The song can also be found on the "Intergalactic Sonic 7″s" hits collection.
Candy also appears on the b-side of Ash's rare 2003 "I'm On Drugs
EP. The song is covered by the death metal band Ten Masked Men
, who won an XFM
competition to appear on the EP.
"Nocturne" is a gentle love song written by Hamilton and Wheeler as the second b-side on the CD1 version of the single. It also appeared on the "Cosmic Debris" b-sides collection in 2002.
Continuing the single's theme with slow-paced, love song b-sides, "Stay In Love Forever" appears as the first b-side on the CD2 addition of the single. This song also appears on the "Cosmic Debris" collection due to its apparent fan popularity.
Finally, "The Sweetness of Death by the Obsidian Knife" appears on CD2 of "Candy". Similarly to the title track, it uses a full orchestra for the song. The song is split into two parts, the first being a quite fast paced acoustic track, and the second being a slow lament with a backing orchestra. It can also be found on the "Cosmic Debris" disc.
, Robert DeNiro and George Michael
. Similar to the film "The Wedding Singer
", the video is set at a glitzy wedding reception, and stars the band (in suits!) playing at the reception. It also stars Tim Wheeler's attempts to seduce the clumsy waitress (presumably the Candy of the song) via some pyrotechnics by the band. Ash's most comedic video to date, directed again by Jeff Thomas
in the Elstree Studios
, London
.
"Candy" was also released as a DVD. The DVD featured the single, a stills gallery, lyrics and an Ash discography. It also starred Ash's second 20-minute short, "Episode 3: We're Sorry, Miss Jackson".
The CD2 version of the CD contained Version 1.2 of the "Ash Video Mixer" software.
CD 2
DVD
7"
Promo CD
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
, released as the fourth single from their album Free All Angels
Free All Angels
Free All Angels is the third studio album by Ash, which was initially released on 16 April 2001, through Infectious Records. The name of the album is taken from a T-shirt worn by a Hells Angel....
on October 1, 2001. It was released as a single CD (released on 2CD formats, the first of which being an enhanced CD) as a 7" vinyl (which was limited edition and came with a numbered picture gatefold sleeve), as well as on DVD format. Although Candy did only slightly better than previous single "Sometimes" (reaching #20), it was considered a success due to it being released a large period after the album, and the fact it helped sell many copies of the said album.
"Candy" sees Ash experiment with new territory in an emotion filled track. It samples The Walker Brothers
The Walker Brothers
The Walker Brothers were an American 1960s and 1970s pop group, comprising Scott Engel , John Walker , and Gary Leeds...
track "Make It Easy On Yourself
Make It Easy On Yourself
"Make It Easy On Yourself" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David which was first a hit for Jerry Butler in 1962 and has since been a Top 40 single for the Walker Brothers - for whom it was a #1 UK hit - and Dionne Warwick.-Jerry Butler:...
". Wheeler has said about the sample: "It's on a song called 'Candy' that we rewrote about four times 'Cos we couldn't get it right. We tried some samples and that fitted perfectly. It lifted the song up and we danced around the studio for two days seriously drunk".
The sample on "Candy" is one of the reasons "Free All Angels" was delayed, due to legal issues. Mark Hamilton claims "Candy" is his favourite track on the album.
Although the song featured in the band's set lists early on in the "Free All Angels" tour, it was quickly dropped and rarely performed since (one of those occasions being the "Tokyo Blitz" DVD. The song can also be found on the "Intergalactic Sonic 7″s" hits collection.
Candy also appears on the b-side of Ash's rare 2003 "I'm On Drugs
I'm On Drugs
I'm On Drugs is a limited edition CD which was given out to those who attended the premier of Ash's documentary Love & Destruction in February 2003. It contains the title track, "I'm On Drugs" and the death metal version of "Candy" by Ten Masked Men, who won the XFM covers competition....
EP. The song is covered by the death metal band Ten Masked Men
Ten Masked Men
Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cover band who specialize in covering pop songs. The band was formed in 1996 when Mark and Dave Hutson did a cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall" to annoy a friend. The song was much the same as the original, except it was played with distorted guitars and death...
, who won an XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
competition to appear on the EP.
B-Sides
The first b-side on CD1 is "Waterfall". "Waterfall" is one of Ash's earliest recorded songs, and appears on the "Shed" and "Pipe Smokin' Brick" demo tapes, as well as in Ash's early set lists. The track was re-recorded for re-release on the single."Nocturne" is a gentle love song written by Hamilton and Wheeler as the second b-side on the CD1 version of the single. It also appeared on the "Cosmic Debris" b-sides collection in 2002.
Continuing the single's theme with slow-paced, love song b-sides, "Stay In Love Forever" appears as the first b-side on the CD2 addition of the single. This song also appears on the "Cosmic Debris" collection due to its apparent fan popularity.
Finally, "The Sweetness of Death by the Obsidian Knife" appears on CD2 of "Candy". Similarly to the title track, it uses a full orchestra for the song. The song is split into two parts, the first being a quite fast paced acoustic track, and the second being a slow lament with a backing orchestra. It can also be found on the "Cosmic Debris" disc.
Video
The video for "Candy" is extremely tongue in cheek, and stars "cameos" from various celebrities such as Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, Robert DeNiro and George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
. Similar to the film "The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci. It stars Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love....
", the video is set at a glitzy wedding reception, and stars the band (in suits!) playing at the reception. It also stars Tim Wheeler's attempts to seduce the clumsy waitress (presumably the Candy of the song) via some pyrotechnics by the band. Ash's most comedic video to date, directed again by Jeff Thomas
Jeff T. Thomas
Jeff T. Thomas is a British music video and television director. He began his career in music videos and has directed for artists such as Travis, Embrace, Zero 7, Ash, Funeral for a Friend, Paulo Nutini and Jet....
in the Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios
"Elstree Studios" refers to any of several film studios that were based in the towns of Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire, England, since film production begun in 1927.-Name:...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
"Candy" was also released as a DVD. The DVD featured the single, a stills gallery, lyrics and an Ash discography. It also starred Ash's second 20-minute short, "Episode 3: We're Sorry, Miss Jackson".
The CD2 version of the CD contained Version 1.2 of the "Ash Video Mixer" software.
Track listing
CD1- "Candy (Remix)" (Wheeler)
- "Waterfall" (Wheeler)
- "Nocturne" (Hamilton/Wheeler)
- "Candy (Video)"
CD 2
- "Candy (Album Version)" (Wheeler)
- "Stay In Love Forever" (Wheeler))
- "The Sweetness of Death by the Obsidian Knife" (Wheeler)
DVD
- "Candy (DVD Audio)" (Wheeler)
- Episode 3: We're Sorry, Miss. Jackson
- Stills Gallery
- Discography
- Lyrics
7"
- "Candy (Remix)" (Wheeler)
- "Waterfall" (Wheeler)
- "Nocturne" (Hamilton/Wheeler)
- "Stay In Love Forever" (Wheeler)
Promo CD
- "Candy (Remix)" (Wheeler)
- "Candy (Radio Edit)" (Wheeler)