"Parachutes" is a single by English singer-songwriter Charlie Simpson, from his debut studio album Young Pilgrim (2011). It was released on 5 August 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom. The song peaked to number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, his highest charting single to date.
"Parachutes" | ||||
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Single by Charlie Simpson | ||||
from the album Young Pilgrim | ||||
Released | 5 August 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Alternative | |||
Label | PIAS | |||
Songwriter(s) | Charlie Simpson | |||
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In an interview with Digital Spy he was asked to describe the song, he said:
"It's one of the more instrument-heavy songs on the record – I wanted to strike a balance between the acoustic nature and more upbeat instruments. It's also the first track I've ever written with a piano, so it's a good contrast to other songs on the album."[1]
A music video to accompany the release of "Parachutes" was first released on YouTube on 8 June 2011 at a length of three minutes and thirty-four seconds.[2]
Charlie Simpson performed the song Live on OK! TV.[3] Simpson performed the song in the Live Lounge live from Boardmasters in Newquay for Fearne Cotton and BBC Radio 1.[4] He also performed the song live at Xfm in Manchester.[5]
Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:
"It's a far cry from his tween-pop days of drooling over high school teachers and perky air hostesses – instead focusing on his newfound independence. Something tells us the 'Year 3000' reunion tour is long way off yet. [6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Parachutes" | 3:34 |
2. | "Skin and Bones" | 3:36 |
3. | "Dead Man Walking" | 3:23 |
4. | "Parachutes" (Unplugged) | 3:41 |
5. | "Parachutes" (Live from the Tabernacle) | 3:43 |
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[7] | 39 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 44 |
UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 5 |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 5 August 2011[10] | Digital download | Charlie Simpson music |
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