Catch the Sun
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"Catch the Sun" is the second single from Doves' debut studio album Lost Souls. The single was released on 29 May 2000 in the UK on 2 CDs and 10" vinyl, and charted at #32 on the UK Singles Chart. The psychedelic, kaleidoscopic music video for "Catch the Sun" was directed by Sophie Muller
. Jamie Cullum
covered "Catch the Sun" on his album Catching Tales
.
"Down to Sea" is an early demo of "Sea Song
." The B-sides for CD2 are songs from Doves' previous incarnation as Sub Sub
. The versions of "Crunch" and "Lost In Watts" differ slightly from those found on Sub Sub
's album Delta Tapes
. "Crunch" is an edit, and "Lost in Watts" is an alternate mix omitting some background vocals (which are prominent on the Delta Tapes
version).
The B-side "Valley" features the piano riff from The Beach Boys
' Smile
-era songs "Do You Like Worms" and "Heroes And Villains".
The song was also feautured in the soundtrack of the videogame Project Gotham Racing.
Sophie Muller
Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:...
. Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum is an English pop and jazz-pop singer-songwriter. Though he is primarily a vocalist/pianist he also accompanies himself on other instruments including guitar and drums. Since April 2010, he has been presenting a weekly jazz show on BBC Radio 2, broadcast on Tuesdays from 19:00.- Early...
covered "Catch the Sun" on his album Catching Tales
Catching Tales
Catching Tales is the fourth album by Jamie Cullum. It was released in late September 2005 in the United Kingdom and a few weeks later in the United States....
.
"Down to Sea" is an early demo of "Sea Song
Sea EP
Sea EP is the second EP from Doves. It was self-released on the band's Casino Records label on 24 May 1999 on limited CD and 10" vinyl. The band dedicated the EP to Rob Gretton, who helped fund Doves' early releases as well as when the band played as Sub Sub. Rob died of a heart attack only a few...
." The B-sides for CD2 are songs from Doves' previous incarnation as Sub Sub
Sub Sub
Sub Sub were an English dance act from Wilmslow, Cheshire composed of Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Andy and Jez Williams.The threesome met at school in 1985 and became regulars at The Haçienda while composing their own material together...
. The versions of "Crunch" and "Lost In Watts" differ slightly from those found on Sub Sub
Sub Sub
Sub Sub were an English dance act from Wilmslow, Cheshire composed of Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Andy and Jez Williams.The threesome met at school in 1985 and became regulars at The Haçienda while composing their own material together...
's album Delta Tapes
Doves discography
This is the discography of the English alternative rock trio Doves. To date, the band has released four studio albums, thirteen singles, and five EPs, as well as a best-of compilation album, a B-sides compilation, and a full-length DVD compilation...
. "Crunch" is an edit, and "Lost in Watts" is an alternate mix omitting some background vocals (which are prominent on the Delta Tapes
Doves discography
This is the discography of the English alternative rock trio Doves. To date, the band has released four studio albums, thirteen singles, and five EPs, as well as a best-of compilation album, a B-sides compilation, and a full-length DVD compilation...
version).
The B-side "Valley" features the piano riff from The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
' Smile
Smile (The Beach Boys album)
Smile is a previously unreleased album by The Beach Boys recorded throughout 1966 and 1967. The project was intended by its creator Brian Wilson as the follow-up to Pet Sounds, but was never completed in its original form...
-era songs "Do You Like Worms" and "Heroes And Villains".
The song was also feautured in the soundtrack of the videogame Project Gotham Racing.
Track listings
Charts
Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
32 |