Don't Give It Up (Siobhán Donaghy song)

For the Lemar song, see Don't Give It Up (Lemar song).
"Don't Give It Up"
Single by Siobhán Donaghy
from the album Ghosts
B-side "Givin' In"
Released April 16, 2007 (United Kingdom)
Format Digital download, CD single
Recorded 2006
Genre Trip hop, pop, electronica
Length 3:09
Label Parlophone
Writer(s) Siobhán Donaghy
James Sanger
Producer(s) James Sanger
Siobhán Donaghy singles chronology
"Twist of Fate"
(2003)		 "Don't Give It Up"
(2007)		 "So You Say"
(2007)

"Don't Give It Up" is the first single from former Sugababes member Siobhán Donaghy's second solo album, Ghosts. It was the first song to appear on her MySpace page, and was not originally intended as a single release. However, it was later confirmed for release as the album's lead single due to fan praise. Promotion for the single started in 2007, and the music video was added to YouTube on January 25, 2007. The single was released as a digital download on April 9, 2007 and released physically on April 16, 2007.

Reception

The song has been received well by her fans, and was praised by former Sugababes member Mutya Buena, who commented that "it is very different from other music genres". The song was added to the BBC Radio 1 C playlist on March 29, 2007. The single peaked at #45 in the United Kingdom, falling to #79 in the second week. Popjustice reviewed the song, saying: "Siobhan has instead embraced pretty dresses and superior songs. Very wise. Even allowing for the video's more distracting moments - writhing around in said pretty dresses - this is a Massive Attack-style piece of complete brilliance."

Music video

The music video for "Don't Give It Up" was directed by Sophie Muller, and was shot in various towns including Marrakech, Essaouira, El Jadida, and parts were also shot in the French mountains. The video became available to music channels in late February.

Track listing

  1. "Don't Give It Up" - 3:08
  2. "Givin' In" - 3:45
  3. "Ghosts" (Album Mix) - 6:24
  1. "Don't Give It Up" - 3:08
  2. "Don't Give It Up" (Medicine 8 Dub) - 4:45
  3. "Ghosts" (Album Mix) - 6:24
  1. "Don't Give It Up" (Acoustic) - 3:38
  2. "Don't Give It Up" (Hypnolove Dub Remix) - 5:09
  3. "Don't Give It Up" (Medicine 8 Vox Remix) - 5:32
  1. "Don't Give It Up" - 3:08
  2. "Givin' In" - 3:45
  1. "Don't Give It Up" - 3:08
  2. "Don't Give It Up" (Medicine 8 Dub) - 4:45
  1. "Don't Give It Up" - 3:08
  2. "Ghosts" (Album Mix) - 6:24
  1. "Don't Give It Up" (Medicine 8 Dub) - 4:45
  2. "Don't Give It Up" (Hypnolove Dub Remix) - 5:09
  3. "Don't Give It Up" (Medicine 8 Vox Remix) - 5:32
  4. "Don't Give It Up" (Acapella) - 3:31

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] 45

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