Never Forget You (Noisettes song)
Encyclopedia
"Never Forget You" is the third single released from the Noisettes
' second studio album
Wild Young Hearts
. Released on 21 June 2009, the single was produced and written by the band. It followed their hit single "Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go)", and charted at #20 in the UK Singles Chart
.
has three concurrent themes. The primary setting begins as Shingai Shoniwa
exits a factory/warehouse type building (Alexandra Palace
, North London) via blue doors. She sips a drink from a bottle, puts the bottle down and pulls on a gold bass-guitar over her shoulder. The camera pans down to her silver Dr. Martens
boots, which feature in the song lyrics. After singing the first few lines of the song, her attention shifts to a blue convertible car, a Chesil Speedster (a replica of a classic Porsche 356
), which she then walks over to, climbing into the passenger seat. After sitting there, as if almost pondering on past memories, she takes off her silver boots, and places them on the back seat of the car. After walking barefoot back into the building, almost closing the door, she peeks through the gap to see an anonymous male get into the vehicle and drive off with the boots still in the back. While this scene plays out, which primarily relates to the lyrics of the song, the camera frequently cuts to The Noisettes, complete with orchestral accompaniments and backing singers, practicing in what appears to be a derelict theatre (old smoke damaged theatre at Alexandra Palace), lit with a soft red light. Shoniwa is dressed in a kitsch, white tasseled dress, dancing barefoot (from removing the boots previously). Towards the end of the video, the camera begins to frequently cut to the circle balcony above the rehearsal space, where Shoniwa can be seen again, this time dressed in black, singing out over the balcony. As the music ends, the final shot shows a silhouette of Shoniwa in front of a giant red orb, as the camera pans out slightly and fades to black.
The video was released on the band's official YouTube
channel on 1 May 2009 and received over 150,000 views up until 21 June 2009 when it was officially released as a single. As of 28 February 2010 it has received over 2,500,000 views.
s "Picks of the Week" for 14 July 2009 with the following comment, "the Brit pop trio's bubbly soul ditty is, thanks to Shingai Shoniwa's sweet crooning, reminiscent of an early Motown party groove."
Click Music reviewed the song saying: "Cute and bittersweet, 'Never Forget You' is an upbeat break-up number that makes it hard to know whether it's joy or sadness the band are reaching out for. Motown inspired pop arrangements circle frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa's beautifully elastic wail to form a rich bubbling gloss that could have Phil Spector's wig standing on end.
It drives along with a typically strong beat and intermittent bursts of raucous guitar while simultaneously gliding over deep, string-laden orchestration. Simply put, it's a pop gem that stands every chance of seeing the band straight back to the top of the chart. Ludicrously infectious."
Read more: http://www.clickmusic.com/singles/article/Noisettes-Never-Forget-You#ixzz1dPOkF4Az
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!Chart (2009)
!Position
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|Hungarian Singles Chart
|align="center"|74
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|UK Singles Chart
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Noisettes
Noisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison...
' second studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Wild Young Hearts
Wild Young Hearts
Wild Young Hearts is the second album by Noisettes, released in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2009, and the United States on September 22, 2009. Both were released by Vertigo Records, Mercury Records and Island Records...
. Released on 21 June 2009, the single was produced and written by the band. It followed their hit single "Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go)", and charted at #20 in 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 ...
.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
has three concurrent themes. The primary setting begins as Shingai Shoniwa
Shingai Shoniwa
Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa is an English singer of Zimbabwean descent and best known as the vocalist and bassist for the UK indie rock band Noisettes...
exits a factory/warehouse type building (Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace is a building in North London, England. It stands in Alexandra Park, in an area between Hornsey, Muswell Hill and Wood Green...
, North London) via blue doors. She sips a drink from a bottle, puts the bottle down and pulls on a gold bass-guitar over her shoulder. The camera pans down to her silver Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens is a traditional British footwear brand, which also makes a range of accessories – shoe care products, clothing, luggage, etc. In addition to Dr. Martens, they are known as Doctor Martens, Doc Martens, Docs or DMs...
boots, which feature in the song lyrics. After singing the first few lines of the song, her attention shifts to a blue convertible car, a Chesil Speedster (a replica of a classic Porsche 356
Porsche 356
The Porsche 356 was the company's first production automobile. It was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car available in hardtop coupe and open configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports...
), which she then walks over to, climbing into the passenger seat. After sitting there, as if almost pondering on past memories, she takes off her silver boots, and places them on the back seat of the car. After walking barefoot back into the building, almost closing the door, she peeks through the gap to see an anonymous male get into the vehicle and drive off with the boots still in the back. While this scene plays out, which primarily relates to the lyrics of the song, the camera frequently cuts to The Noisettes, complete with orchestral accompaniments and backing singers, practicing in what appears to be a derelict theatre (old smoke damaged theatre at Alexandra Palace), lit with a soft red light. Shoniwa is dressed in a kitsch, white tasseled dress, dancing barefoot (from removing the boots previously). Towards the end of the video, the camera begins to frequently cut to the circle balcony above the rehearsal space, where Shoniwa can be seen again, this time dressed in black, singing out over the balcony. As the music ends, the final shot shows a silhouette of Shoniwa in front of a giant red orb, as the camera pans out slightly and fades to black.
The video was released on the band's official YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel on 1 May 2009 and received over 150,000 views up until 21 June 2009 when it was officially released as a single. As of 28 February 2010 it has received over 2,500,000 views.
Formats and track listings
Digital download- "Never Forget You"
- "Never Forget You" (FP remix)
- "When You Were YoungWhen You Were Young"When You Were Young" is a song written and performed by The Killers, and is the third track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. The song was released as the lead single from that album in September 2006. It has proven to be one of their most successful singles, peaking at...
" (Radio 1 Live LoungeLive LoungeThe Live Lounge is a segment on the British radio station BBC Radio 1. Originally hosted by Jo Whiley on her mid-morning radio show and now hosted by Fearne Cotton, it exhibits well-known artists usually performing one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format...
) - "Never Forget You" (video)
Release history
| Country | Release Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 21 June 2009 | digital download | Mercury/Universal Records |
Critical reception
The single was chosen as of one of USA TodayUSA Today
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s "Picks of the Week" for 14 July 2009 with the following comment, "the Brit pop trio's bubbly soul ditty is, thanks to Shingai Shoniwa's sweet crooning, reminiscent of an early Motown party groove."
Click Music reviewed the song saying: "Cute and bittersweet, 'Never Forget You' is an upbeat break-up number that makes it hard to know whether it's joy or sadness the band are reaching out for. Motown inspired pop arrangements circle frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa's beautifully elastic wail to form a rich bubbling gloss that could have Phil Spector's wig standing on end.
It drives along with a typically strong beat and intermittent bursts of raucous guitar while simultaneously gliding over deep, string-laden orchestration. Simply put, it's a pop gem that stands every chance of seeing the band straight back to the top of the chart. Ludicrously infectious."
Read more: http://www.clickmusic.com/singles/article/Noisettes-Never-Forget-You#ixzz1dPOkF4Az
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
62 |
| Hungarian Airplay Chart Mahasz Mahasz is the Hungarian music industry association, founded in 1992. Mahasz hands out the Hungarian Music Awards and maintains the music charts for Hungary.... |
6 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
24 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 73 |
| 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 ... |
20 |
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 9 |
| 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 |
End-of-year charts
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!Chart (2009)
!Position
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|Hungarian Singles Chart
|align="center"|74
|-
|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 ...
| style="text-align:center;"|115
|-
Media
- Noisettes performed "Never Forget You" on The CW's TV series One Tree HillOne Tree Hill (TV series)One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
in the late 2009. - The Noisettes performed the song on the syndicated TV series The Wendy Williams ShowThe Wendy Williams ShowThe Wendy Williams Show is a syndicated talk show hosted by Wendy Williams that premiered on July 14, 2008, as six-week sneak peek, in Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York City. The test run was picked up for a full season that began its run on July 13, 2009 in over 70% of the country in...
on 11 August 2009. - Emma Watson listens to Never Forget You and featured it on her official website.
- The song was featured in episode eight of season two of CWCW-Arts:* Carl Wheezer, a character in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius* Creative writing* Cryptic Writings, an album by Megadeth-Companies:* Cable & Wireless, a British telecommunications company* Colonial Williamsburg...
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. - "Never Forget You" was featured on a DFS FurnitureDfs (retailer)DFS, formerly Doncaster Furnishing Stores, is a national furniture retailer in the United Kingdom which specialises in sofas and soft furnishings. It serves the lower end of the furniture market and offers credit terms on its goods.- History :...
television advertisement in 2010. - Featured on the soundtrack for the 2010 movie Leap YearLeap Year (2010 film)Leap Year is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Anand Tucker. The film, which is largely set in Ireland and stars Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, premiered in New York City on January 6, 2010.-Plot:...
. - "Never Forget You" was featured in a television advertisement for Almacenes ParísAlmacenes ParísAlmacenes París is a chain of department stores in Chile, owned by multinational Cencosud.-Products:The company operates dozens of stores across the country. París sells apparel for men, women, and children, household appliances, and furniture, and even has its own travel agency...
, a Chilean department store - "Never Forget You" was at the basis of Vodafone ItaliaVodafone ItalyVodafone Italia is an Italian mobile telephony operator. The company has 31,000,000 customers and a market share of 33.4%, placing it just behind TIM...
's extensive mass-marketing campaign canvass over February-September 2010.