Oh My God (Kaiser Chiefs song)
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"Oh My God" is a song by Kaiser Chiefs
, initially released as their debut single by the Drowned In Sound
label on May 17, 2004. It only hit #66 in the UK charts. "Oh My God" was re-released on February 21, 2005, just two weeks before the release of their debut album Employment
. This time, it peaked at #6 in the UK charts, which earned the band their first top 10 hit, as well as being their highest-charting single at the time until it was succeeded by UK chart topper "Ruby
" on February 25, 2007. The song also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Driver: Parallel Lines
.
The original single release, now a rarity due to its limited run of 500 copies, features artwork by frontman Ricky Wilson, and its B-sides were earlier versions of "Born to Be a Dancer" and "Caroline, Yes", both of which would also appear on Employment.
All these tracks are different, earlier versions to the ones on their debut album. All of these have now be re-made with different song titles.
on her second mixtape. Allen later re-recorded the track with Mark Ronson
for his Version
album in 2007, and then went on to become the second single release from the album that same year. The single was a success, reaching the UK Top 10. It was released as the album's First single in Brazil
, due to Lily Allen's success in that country. The music video was directed by Nima Nourizadeh, and features a cartoon
version of Allen (a reference to Jessica Rabbit
in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) performing the song and flirting in the Ink and Paint Club. The Kaiser Chiefs themselves make a cameo. Of notice is that, in the video, "Lily Allen" is the only toon present. Most of the toons that worked at the club (the octopus bartender, the penguin waiters, Bongo the Gorilla and Betty Boop
) have been replaced by human beings. When Mark Ronson performed at the BBC Electric Proms in 2007, Lily Allen had been the intended singer of the song but cancelled at the last minute. Rather than not perform the song, Ricky Wilson, who was performing with the Kaiser Chiefs the next day, stepped in at the last minute. Ronson and Wilson performed the song again on the last Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
of 2007, which also featured Candie Payne. Singer Daniel Merriweather
, who appears on Mark Ronson's first single "Stop Me
" (and appears in the accompanying video), also has a cameo in this video.
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....
, initially released as their debut single by the Drowned In Sound
Drowned in Sound
DrownedinSound.com or DiS is a UK based music webzine financed by artist management company Silentway . The site is an editorially independent music website.-History:...
label on May 17, 2004. It only hit #66 in the UK charts. "Oh My God" was re-released on February 21, 2005, just two weeks before the release of their debut album Employment
Employment (album)
Employment is the debut album by English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released in March 2005 on B-Unique Records. Employment takes its inspirations from the Britpop and New Wave movements, 70s'-era punk rock and Beach Boys-esque West Coast music...
. This time, it peaked at #6 in the UK charts, which earned the band their first top 10 hit, as well as being their highest-charting single at the time until it was succeeded by UK chart topper "Ruby
Ruby (song)
"Ruby" is a song by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs and is the lead track on their second album, Yours Truly, Angry Mob. It was released as the lead single from that album in the United Kingdom as a download on February 5, 2007 and as a limited edition 7 in and CD single on February 19 that year...
" on February 25, 2007. The song also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Driver: Parallel Lines
Driver: Parallel Lines
Driver: Parallel Lines is the fourth video game in the Driver series. The game was released on March 2006 on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox by Atari, Wii and Microsoft Windows on June 2007 by Ubisoft.-Overview:...
.
The original single release, now a rarity due to its limited run of 500 copies, features artwork by frontman Ricky Wilson, and its B-sides were earlier versions of "Born to Be a Dancer" and "Caroline, Yes", both of which would also appear on Employment.
Initial release
- "Oh My God"
- "Born to Be a Dancer"
- "Caroline, Yes"
All these tracks are different, earlier versions to the ones on their debut album. All of these have now be re-made with different song titles.
Re-issue
- 7" (Limited edition white vinyl):
- "Oh My God"
- "The Brightest Star"
- "Oh My God"
- "Think About You (And I Like It)"
- Mexican CD:
- "Oh My God"
- "Hard Times Send Me"
- "Born To Be A Dancer" (Demo)
- "Oh My God" (Enhanced video)
Mark Ronson version
In 2006, "Oh My God" was covered by Lily AllenLily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
on her second mixtape. Allen later re-recorded the track with Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
for his Version
Version (album)
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album in 2007, and then went on to become the second single release from the album that same year. The single was a success, reaching the UK Top 10. It was released as the album's First single in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, due to Lily Allen's success in that country. The music video was directed by Nima Nourizadeh, and features a cartoon
Cartoon
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works...
version of Allen (a reference to Jessica Rabbit
Jessica Rabbit
Jessica Rabbit is a fictional character from the Roger Rabbit film-and-novel franchise.Jessica Rabbit may also refer to:* Jessica Rabbit vibrator, a sex toy* Melyssa Ford , Canadian model-See also:...
in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) performing the song and flirting in the Ink and Paint Club. The Kaiser Chiefs themselves make a cameo. Of notice is that, in the video, "Lily Allen" is the only toon present. Most of the toons that worked at the club (the octopus bartender, the penguin waiters, Bongo the Gorilla and Betty Boop
Betty Boop
Betty Boop is an animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer, with help from animators including Grim Natwick. She originally appeared in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop film series, which were produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. She has also been featured in...
) have been replaced by human beings. When Mark Ronson performed at the BBC Electric Proms in 2007, Lily Allen had been the intended singer of the song but cancelled at the last minute. Rather than not perform the song, Ricky Wilson, who was performing with the Kaiser Chiefs the next day, stepped in at the last minute. Ronson and Wilson performed the song again on the last Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross was a British comedy chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 2 November 2001. The programme featured Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band...
of 2007, which also featured Candie Payne. Singer Daniel Merriweather
Daniel Merriweather
Daniel Paul Merriweather is an Australian R&B singer-songwriter who has worked as a featured vocalist for other artists and has a solo career. His guest vocals are included on album tracks by Disco Montego, Mark Ronson and Phrase...
, who appears on Mark Ronson's first single "Stop Me
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
-Smiths original:The Smiths' song, written by the usual combination of Morrissey and Johnny Marr, came out on the group's 1987 album Strangeways, Here We Come....
" (and appears in the accompanying video), also has a cameo in this video.
Track listing
- UK CD Single
- "Oh My God" (Radio Edit)
- "Oh My God" (The Clean Super Busdown Remix)
- "Oh My God" (Instrumental)
- "Pistol Of Fire"
- 10" Vinyl
- "Oh My God" (Radio Edit)
- "Oh My God" (The Dirty Super Busdown Remix)
- European CD Single
- "Oh My God" (Radio Edit)
- "Oh My God" (Instrumental)
- "Oh My God" (Christopher Lake Mix)
- "Oh My God" (Emperor Machine Ext Vocal Mix)
- "Oh My God" (The Clean Super Busdown Remix)
- "Oh My God" (The Dirty Super Busdown Remix)
- Digital Download
- "Oh My God" (Radio Edit)
- "Oh My God" (Instrumental)
- "Oh My God" (The Clean Super Busdown Remix)
- "Oh My God" (The Dirty Super Busdown Remix)
- "Oh My God" (Christopher Lake Mix)
- "Oh My God" (Emperor Machine Ext Vocal Mix)
- "Pistol Of Fire"
Release history
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
16 July 2007 |
| Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
14 September 2007 |
| Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
22 July 2008 |