People Help the People

"People Help the People"
Single by Cherry Ghost
from the album Thirst for Romance
Released 11 June 2007
Format CD, 7" vinyl, digital download
Recorded Ape Studios, Little Neston
Genre Indie rock
Length 3:59
Label Heavenly
Writer(s) Simon Aldred
Producer Simon Aldred, Dan Austin
Cherry Ghost singles chronology
"Mathematics"
(2007)		 "People Help the People"
(2007)		 "4 AM"
(2007)

"People Help the People" is the second single taken from Cherry Ghost's debut album Thirst for Romance. It was made available to download on 11 June 2007, and followed two weeks later on CD and 7" vinyl. The band played the song live on Later... with Jools Holland on 24 November 2006. Jimi Goodwin of the band Doves plays drums on the single. "People Help the People" peaked the UK Singles Chart at #27.[1] The song was also a hit in Italy.

The melody for "People Help the People" came into Simon's head unnexpectedly as he arrived in India for a three month backpacking holiday. In order to remember the tune throughout his guitar-less sojourn, he would hum it to himself daily.[2]

Two music videos were produced for the song, one directed by Huse Monfaradi [3], the other one directed by Chris Hopewell.[4]

Contents

Track listings

All songs written by Simon Aldred, except where noted.

CD (HVN168CD):

  1. "People Help the People" – 3:59
  2. "Four Eyes" – 4:47

7" vinyl (HVN168):

  1. "People Help the People" – 3:59
  2. "Please Come Home" (Aldred, Parsons, Rhodes) – 4:39

Digital download (UK iTunes only):

  1. "People Help the People" – 3:59
  2. "People Help the People" (Cowboys and Cosmonauts Remix) – 4:10

Birdy version

"People Help the People"
Single by Birdy
from the album Birdy
B-side "Without a Word"
Released 28 October 2011 (2011-10-28)
Format digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Pop
Label Warner Music
Birdy singles chronology
"Shelter"
(2011)		 "People Help the People"
(2011)

English musician Birdy released a cover version the song, it was released on 28 October 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "People Help the People" was first released onto YouTube on 6 October 2011 at a total length of four minutes and eighteen seconds.[5]

Track listing

Digital download
No. Title Length
1. "People Help the People"    
2. "People Help the People" (Two Inch Punch Remix)  
3. "People Help the People" (Dawn Golden & Rosie Cross Remix)  
4. "Without a Word"    

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[6] 32
Scotland (The Official Charts Company)[7] 32
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[8] 33

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Ireland 28 October 2011[9] Digital download Warner Music
United Kingdom 30 October 2011[10]

References

  1. ^ "Chart Stats - Cherry Ghost - People Help The People". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33204. Retrieved 19 December 2009 (2009-12-19). 
  2. ^ Cherry Ghost Set for Academy Date at Manchester Evening News
  3. ^ Rsa - Blackdog Uk
  4. ^ Collision Films
  5. ^ Birdy - People Help The People (Official Video) YouTube
  6. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Birdy – People Help The People" (in Dutch). Mega Single Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
  7. ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40. The Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "Archive Chart" UK Singles Chart. The Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ People Help the People - EP by Birdy iTunes
  10. ^ People Help the People - EP by Birdy iTunes
Birdy
Albums
Birdy (2011)
Singles
"Skinny Love" · "Shelter" · "People Help the People"
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