Wire to Wire
Encyclopedia
"Wire to Wire" is a song by Anglo
-Swedish
rock
band Razorlight
, written by singer Johnny Borrell
, from their third album Slipway Fires
. It was officially released as the album's first single on 27 October 2008. It was released for downloads digitally, however, on 26 September.
The song marked the band's fourth UK Top 5 single and their fifth to chart in the UK Top 10. It peaked at #5 in the UK Singles Chart
, and #3 in Germany and Austria. The song has also peaked #8 in Swiss, #13 in Belgium (Flanders) #23 in Ireland and #71 in the Dutch singles charts. However, it underperformed in comparison to some of their previous singles and Slipway Fires
is now their first album to fail to produce a top three single. It spent only 7 weeks in the UK Top 100, less than each of the first three singles from the preceding album Razorlight
.
The song is a piano
-led track, described as "slow-burning".
The accompanying music video was shot by Oscar nominated feature film director Stephen Frears
.
The track was used as part of Burberry
's introductory advertisement its the Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
England
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-Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
, written by singer Johnny Borrell
Johnny Borrell
Johnny Borrell is an English guitarist and singer, currently the frontman of the band Razorlight.-Early life and career:...
, from their third album Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires is the third album by English rock band Razorlight. The album was released on 3 November 2008.The first single from the album, Wire to Wire, was released on 26 September 2008...
. It was officially released as the album's first single on 27 October 2008. It was released for downloads digitally, however, on 26 September.
The song marked the band's fourth UK Top 5 single and their fifth to chart in the UK Top 10. It peaked at #5 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 ...
, and #3 in Germany and Austria. The song has also peaked #8 in Swiss, #13 in Belgium (Flanders) #23 in Ireland and #71 in the Dutch singles charts. However, it underperformed in comparison to some of their previous singles and Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires
Slipway Fires is the third album by English rock band Razorlight. The album was released on 3 November 2008.The first single from the album, Wire to Wire, was released on 26 September 2008...
is now their first album to fail to produce a top three single. It spent only 7 weeks in the UK Top 100, less than each of the first three singles from the preceding album Razorlight
Razorlight (album)
Razorlight is the self-titled second album by English indie band Razorlight. The album was released on 17 July 2006 in the United Kingdom and debuted at #1 in the UK Albums Chart a week later ....
.
The song is a piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
-led track, described as "slow-burning".
The accompanying music video was shot by Oscar nominated feature film director Stephen Frears
Stephen Frears
Stephen Arthur Frears is an English film director.-Early life:Frears was born in Leicester, England to Ruth M., a social worker, and Dr Russell E. Frears, a general practitioner and accountant. He did not find out that his mother was Jewish until he was in his late 20s...
.
The track was used as part of Burberry
Burberry
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry...
's introductory advertisement its the Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
Track listing
- "Wire To Wire" - 3:01
- "Killing Casanova" (Band Version) - 3:44
- "Moscow Hotel" - 3:25
Year-end
| End of year chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 6 |
Decade-end charts
| (2000–2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 64 |