Requiem (song)
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"Requiem" is Killing Joke's
second official single from their 1980 album Killing Joke
. The single was originally released under E'G Records as a 12" single and featured the song Change
as a B-side, a previous unofficial single. That same year, E'G Records released a 7" version of the single, exempting the demo version of "Requiem". Polydor also released this single as a 7" single only in Italy.
1997 single, "Everlong
", as a B-side. Dave Grohl's vocals were "whispered", opposing Coleman's vocals on the original track, and the guitar riff on scale was brought down half a step. The Foo Fighters
made a habit of performing the cover at several live shows. They were even joined by Coleman for a performance of the song at a show in New Zealand
in 2003.
Side B
Killing Joke
Killing Joke are an English post-punk band formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England; other sources report the band formed in early 1979.Related news articles: Founding members Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker have been the only constant members.A key influence on industrial rock,...
second official single from their 1980 album Killing Joke
Killing Joke (1980 album)
Killing Joke is the debut studio album of the London post-punk band Killing Joke. Released in August, 1980 worldwide under E'G Records, Killing Joke was self-produced and was considered an underground album. The album was recorded in early 1980, shortly after a small tour promoting the Almost Red EP...
. The single was originally released under E'G Records as a 12" single and featured the song Change
Change (Killing Joke song)
Change is an unofficial single by Killing Joke. The track originally appeared on the US release of their debut album, Killing Joke . It was released on March 17, 1980 at the Peel Sessions as a 7" single and was limited to only 300 copies. The B-side was Tomorrow's World, also off Killing Joke's...
as a B-side, a previous unofficial single. That same year, E'G Records released a 7" version of the single, exempting the demo version of "Requiem". Polydor also released this single as a 7" single only in Italy.
Foo Fighters version
A cover of "Requiem" appeared on the Foo FightersFoo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
1997 single, "Everlong
Everlong
"Everlong" is the second single released from the Foo Fighters' second album The Colour and the Shape, released in 1997. The song was conceived when Dave Grohl returned home to Washington, DC following the initial recording sessions for the album...
", as a B-side. Dave Grohl's vocals were "whispered", opposing Coleman's vocals on the original track, and the guitar riff on scale was brought down half a step. The Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
made a habit of performing the cover at several live shows. They were even joined by Coleman for a performance of the song at a show in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
in 2003.
12" vinyl single
Side A- "Requiem" – 03:42
Side B
- "Change" – 03:58
- "Requiem (Malicious Demo 2)" – 03:42
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs | 43 |