Stand Up (The Feelers song)
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"Stand Up" is the fourth single from The Feelers
' third studio album, Playground Battle
. The song, written by The Feelers singer James Reid, was released in 2004. It won the Tui Award
for the 'Radio Airplay Record of the Year' in 2006.
, and spent a total of twenty-nine weeks on the chart.
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winner Stan Walker
recorded a cover of the song in March 2010. It was released as a digital download
on 19 April 2010.
The cover was used as the official song for the All Whites' campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
, which it was especially recorded for. New Zealand Football CEO
Michael Galding said "lyrically, the song captures everything this campaign is about". Walker said that "The All Whites have certainly earned my respect and support with reaching the pinnacle of their sport".
, who "prefers rock music before matches", said "it's not the kind of song he'd listen to before a game". The New Zealand Herald
Michael Brown called the cover "a decent song. But it's a cover."
The Feelers
The Feelers are a New Zealand rock band formed in the early 1990s in Christchurch by James Reid , Matthew Thomas and Hamish Gee .-History:...
' third studio album, Playground Battle
Playground Battle
Playground Battle is the third album by New Zealand Rock Band The Feelers. It includes the number-one hits: "Larger Than Life" and "The Fear". Other singles include "Playground Battle", "Supernova" and "Stand Up"...
. The song, written by The Feelers singer James Reid, was released in 2004. It won the Tui Award
New Zealand Music Awards
The New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
for the 'Radio Airplay Record of the Year' in 2006.
Chart performance
It peaked at number seventeen on the New Zealand Singles ChartRecording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
, and spent a total of twenty-nine weeks on the chart.
2011 New Zealand Election
The New Zealand National Party used the song in various campaign promotions, including television and radio advetisements, during the 2011 New Zealand General Election. Reid clarified to the media that the band's decision to allow the song to be used during the campaign did not indicate political endorsement or support for John Key, leader of the National Party and Prime Minister of New Zealand.Stan Walker version
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winner Stan Walker
Stan Walker
Stan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia....
recorded a cover of the song in March 2010. It was released as a digital download
Music download
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on 19 April 2010.
The cover was used as the official song for the All Whites' campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, which it was especially recorded for. New Zealand Football CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
Michael Galding said "lyrically, the song captures everything this campaign is about". Walker said that "The All Whites have certainly earned my respect and support with reaching the pinnacle of their sport".
Music video
A music video was shot for the single, and was released on 20 April. It consists of various football supporters at All Whites games, and Walker at a recording studio.Critical reception
The song received criticism from the public, including radio DJ Jason Reeves, who called the song "weak". All White Ben SigmundBen Sigmund
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, who "prefers rock music before matches", said "it's not the kind of song he'd listen to before a game". The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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Michael Brown called the cover "a decent song. But it's a cover."