Mistress Mabel
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"Mistress Mabel" is a song by The Fratellis
and the first single from their second album Here We Stand
. The single was released on 26 May 2008. The song was first introduced by the band at their Queen Margaret Union show on 22 February 2008 as the first song on the setlist. The first ever radio play was on 3 April 2008 by Radio DJ Jim Gellatly
on his "X-posure" show on XFM Scotland
, the very DJ who was first to give The Fratellis
radio play. Zane Lowe
played the track to open his show on BBC Radio 1
on 7 April.
The radio edit was released on iTunes
(US) on Tuesday 22 May 2008, without any of the b-sides available.
The b-sides include two songs previously released as demos, "Boy Done Good" and "Ella's in the Band," and the never before heard track "When All the Lights Go Out."
The single received mixed reviews from critics and fans and overall, marked a rather disappointing return for The Fratellis as a lead single. It entered the UK Singles Chart
at #27 on downloads alone on the day before its physical release, therefore already marking the band's fifth UK Top 40 single. It peaked at #23 the following week before slipping down to #38 during its third week.
The Fratellis
The Fratellis were an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli , bass guitarist Barry Fratelli , and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli .The band released 2 albums during their career, Costello Music in 2006 and Here We Stand in...
and the first single from their second album Here We Stand
Here We Stand (The Fratellis album)
-Deluxe Edition:As well as containing the entire album on a CD with bonus track "Moriarty's Last Stand", the deluxe edition also contained a DVD with the following:* The Year of the Thief...
. The single was released on 26 May 2008. The song was first introduced by the band at their Queen Margaret Union show on 22 February 2008 as the first song on the setlist. The first ever radio play was on 3 April 2008 by Radio DJ Jim Gellatly
Jim Gellatly
Jim Gellatly is a Scottish radio presenter and DJ. He currently presents the New Music show In:Demand Uncut across Scotland, and a weekly showcase on the UK-wide DAB digital radio station Amazing Radio.-Biography:...
on his "X-posure" show on XFM Scotland
Galaxy Scotland
105-106 Capital is a regional radio station broadcasting to Scotland's Central Belt, an area surrounding the two cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the kingdom of Fife...
, the very DJ who was first to give The Fratellis
The Fratellis
The Fratellis were an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli , bass guitarist Barry Fratelli , and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli .The band released 2 albums during their career, Costello Music in 2006 and Here We Stand in...
radio play. Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
played the track to open his show on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
on 7 April.
The radio edit was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
(US) on Tuesday 22 May 2008, without any of the b-sides available.
The b-sides include two songs previously released as demos, "Boy Done Good" and "Ella's in the Band," and the never before heard track "When All the Lights Go Out."
The single received mixed reviews from critics and fans and overall, marked a rather disappointing return for The Fratellis as a lead single. It entered the 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 ...
at #27 on downloads alone on the day before its physical release, therefore already marking the band's fifth UK Top 40 single. It peaked at #23 the following week before slipping down to #38 during its third week.