JCB (song)
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| Single by Nizlopi | ||
| from the album Half These Songs Are About You | ||
| Released | 6 June 2005 12 December 2005 |
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| Format | CD / enhanced CD | |
| Genre | Folk/Pop | |
| Length | 3:47 | |
| Label | FDM Records | |
| Producer(s) | Gavin Monaghan | |
| Certification | Gold | |
| Nizlopi singles chronology | ||
| "Fine Story" (2005) |
"JCB" (2005) |
"Girls" (2006) |
"JCB" (or "JCB Song") is the second single from Nizlopi's first album Half These Songs Are About You. The song is a reminiscence of childhood, based on singer Luke Concannon's own memories; it is sung from the point of view of a young boy, travelling with his father on his JCB digger. The song's website refer to Luke's dyslexia, the resulting bullying and imaginary characters, such as B.A. Baracus, Bruce Lee and Transformers, who would protect him against the bullies. The single was originally released in the United Kingdom in June of 2005, when it entered the charts at No. 160.
Following its release, the song gradually achieved a cult following on the Internet and at film festivals, in part due to the award-winning animated video by Laith Bahrani of Monkeehub. Mainstream coverage and airplay followed, and by 19 November, national newspapers were writing about the song's rise, and possible destiny as Christmas number one.
The song entered the UK charts at number one in the week before Christmas, but was pushed into second place in the Christmas charts by X Factor singer Shayne Ward. Both songs continued to hold their positions for the next four weeks.
The standard single features the new B-side "Clear". The enhanced CD has a second new track "Helen", plus the JCB video.
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[edit] References
- Nizlopi tipped for Christmas number one (Guardian, 19 November 2005)
- Battle on for Xmas No.1 spot (Mirror, 2 December 2005)
- JCB song makes Westlife challenge (BBC, 13 December 2005)
- Song about a JCB enters chart at No 1 (Daily Telegraph, 19 December 2005)
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| Preceded by Stickwitu Pussycat Dolls |
UK Singles Chart Number 1 single December 18, 2005 - December 24, 2005 |
Succeeded by That's My Goal Shayne Ward |
