Seven Days in the Sun
Encyclopedia
"Seven Days in the Sun" is a song by Feeder
, released as the second single from their Echo Park
album. It was released in April 2001 and reached #14 in the UK
charts. It was a minor success in Europe reaching #31 on the Eurochart top 40.
The music video
for the song featured band members Grant Nicholas
, Taka Hirose
, and the late Jon Lee on a beach, implementing various methods of reeling in some girls. Grant dresses up as a bike salesman, and gets the girls' passport
s in exchange for bicycles, Taka, a waiter in order to "demonstrate" his cooking skills, and Jon, in drag
, possibly to show them his feminine side. However, it is only Taka that succeeds to impress. Lyrically, the song also matches the theme in its video with that being holiday romances. Nine years since the video was shot, Feeder released via their Facebook
page previously unreleased behind-the-scenes footage.
The track also appeared in the game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
.
The video appeared in the "Indie 500" on VH2
in 2004 at #407. The chart was a rundown of the channels top 500 indie tracks of all time.
CD1 of the single features the popular "Just a Day
", which was later released as a single itself.
CD2
MC
Vinyl (Dark Blue 7")
Feeder
-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
, released as the second single from their Echo Park
Echo Park (album)
-Personnel:*Taka Hirose – bass*Bob Ludwig – mastering*Grant Nicholas – guitar, keyboards, vocals, producer*Jon Lee – drums-Accolade:...
album. It was released in April 2001 and reached #14 in the UK
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...
charts. It was a minor success in Europe reaching #31 on the Eurochart top 40.
The music video
Music 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...
for the song featured band members Grant Nicholas
Grant Nicholas
Grant Nicholas is a Welsh musician, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist of the rock band Feeder, along with bassist Taka Hirose and drummer Karl Brazil.-Early years:...
, Taka Hirose
Taka Hirose
Takashi "Taka" Hirose is a Japanese musician who is the current bass guitarist for the rock band, Feeder.-Biography:...
, and the late Jon Lee on a beach, implementing various methods of reeling in some girls. Grant dresses up as a bike salesman, and gets the girls' passport
Passport
A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth....
s in exchange for bicycles, Taka, a waiter in order to "demonstrate" his cooking skills, and Jon, in drag
Drag (clothing)
Drag is used for any clothing carrying symbolic significance but usually referring to the clothing associated with one gender role when worn by a person of another gender. The origin of the term "drag" is unknown, but it may have originated in Polari, a gay street argot in England in the early...
, possibly to show them his feminine side. However, it is only Taka that succeeds to impress. Lyrically, the song also matches the theme in its video with that being holiday romances. Nine years since the video was shot, Feeder released via their Facebook
Facebook
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page previously unreleased behind-the-scenes footage.
The track also appeared in the game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a critical and commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America. The game is highly praised by game reviewers and players as one of the best racing games ever made. GT3 also received a Platinum Award from Electronic Gaming Monthly...
.
The video appeared in the "Indie 500" on VH2
VH2
VH2 was a sister channel to VH1 in the United Kingdom. It launched in 2003, it slowly became an Indie rock based music channel, aimed primarily at men in the 25-34 demographic...
in 2004 at #407. The chart was a rundown of the channels top 500 indie tracks of all time.
CD1 of the single features the popular "Just a Day
Just a Day
"Just a Day" is a song by Feeder, released as the band's final single of 2001, notable for being their last with drummer Jon Lee. The Alan Moulder Mix featured as the opening track for the European version of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. It was first released on the "Seven Days in the Sun" single as a...
", which was later released as a single itself.
Track listing
CD1- "Seven Days in the Sun [Edit]" - 3:30
- "Just a Day" - 4:05
- "Home for Summer" - 3:25
CD2
- "Seven Days in the Sun" - 3:39
- "Reminders" - 3:06
- "Forever Glow" - 2:24
- "Seven Days In The Sun" (Video)
MC
- "Seven Days in the Sun" - 3:39
- "Just a Day" - 4:05
- "Home for Summer" - 3:25
Vinyl (Dark Blue 7")
- "Seven Days In The Sun
- "Just A Day"