Scouting for Girls
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| Scouting for Girls | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  London |
| Genre(s) | Indie pop, power pop |
| Years active | 2005 - present |
| Label(s) | Epic |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Roy Stride (vocals/keyboards) Greg Churchouse (bass guitar) Peter Ellard (percussion) |
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Scouting for Girls is a London-based UK bubblegum pop band formed in 2005[1] by Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard.[1] Their music encompasses a lighthearted pop style reflecting on childhood innocence and experiences.
The name Scouting for Girls is a play on the words of the Scouting for Boys handbook, first published in 1908 for the Scouts, which provides boys instructions on good citizenship. Continuing with the theme, the SFG fan club is known as the 'Wolfcubs' and is based on the Dennis The Menace fanclub.[2]
On 14 February 2007,[2] Scouting for Girls were signed to Epic UK (a division of Sony BMG) and they have recently been recording material for an album, released in September 2007. Their first E.P. single, "It's Not About You", was released on 25 June 2007 and is the highest charting limited edition E.P. in chart history[3].
The debut album from Scouting for Girls is self-titled, certified Platinum, and has sold over 500,000 copies. It reached number 1 in the UK on 20 January 2008. It was announced in March 2008 the band would play second on the NME stage at T In The Park, after The Wombats and before Feeder.
In January 2008, Scouting For Girls performed on ITV 1 show Al Murray's Happy Hour.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles & EPs
| Year | Song | Type | UK singles | UK Download Chart | Irish Singles Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "It's Not About You" (EP) | EP | 31 | - | - | Scouting for Girls |
| "She's So Lovely"[4] | Single | 7 | 6 | 27 | ||
| "Elvis Ain't Dead"[5] | 8 | 17 | 17 | |||
| 2008 | "Heartbeat" | 10 | 11 | 17 | ||
| "The Mountains of Navaho" | - | - | - |
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[edit] Track listings
It's Not About You E.P.
7" vinyl (Clear Green)
- "It's Not About You"
- "Keep On Walking"
CD (Promotional and Public Release)
- "It's Not About You"
- "Keep On Walking"
- "Mountains Of Navaho"
[edit] Technical Information On Songs
| Song | Tempo | Key | Time signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Keep On Walking" | 168 bpm | Bb Major | 3/4 |
| "She's So Lovely" | 160 bpm | C Major | 4/4 |
| "It's Not About You" | 160 bpm | C Major | 4/4 |
| "The Airplane Song" | 144 bpm | G Major | 4/4 |
| "Heartbeat" | 152 bpm | D Major | 4/4 |
| "Elvis Ain't Dead" | 152 bpm | Eb Major | 4/4 |
| "I'm Not Over You" | 160 bpm | C Major | 4/4 |
| "I Need A Holiday" | 152 bpm | Bb Major | 4/4* |
| "The Mountains Of Navaho" | 160 bpm | C Major | 4/4 |
| "James Bond" | 192 bpm | Bb Minor** | 2/2 |
- * Changes to 2/2 for ending
- ** For Verses Only (Chorus, Bridge and Ending - Bb Major)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Scouting for Girls : Home. Scouting for Girls. Retrieved on 2007-10-23.
- ^ a b Dadds, Kimberley (2007-09-15). Interviews - Scouting For Girls. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2007-10-23.
- ^ Artist Profile - Scouting For Girls
- ^ Scouting For Girls - She's So Lovely - Music Charts
- ^ Scouting For Girls - Elvis Ain't Dead - Music Charts
