Gloria (Mando Diao song)

"Gloria"
Single by Mando Diao
from the album Give Me Fire
Released 2009
Format CD single
Recorded 2008
Genre Alternative rock, indie rock
Length 3:59
Label EMI, Majesty
Writer(s) Björn Dixgård, Gustaf Norén
Producer(s) Salla Salazar
Mando Diao singles chronology
"Dance with Somebody"
(2008)		 "Gloria"
(2009)		 "The Quarry"

"Gloria" is a song by the alternative rock band Mando Diao, and their second single from Give Me Fire. The single was released on May 15, 2009.

Music video

The music video featured Gloria, a convicted escapee on the run from government officials, seeking refuge in a movie theater. The parallels between what are scenes from the feature presentation and what is actually occurring becomes diluted as the video progresses, culminating in what appears to be Gloria's apprehension by the government agents on a rooftop. However, this proves to be a false climax as the agents then enter the theater. One of them points at the projected image on the screen and the three agents approach it, believing it to be Gloria. Meanwhile, Gloria is actually sitting in the theater, a couple of rows in front of the band. She stands up and sneaks out of the theater undetected.

Charts

Chart (2009) Peak position
Austria Singles Charts 32[1]
German Singles Chart 33[2]
Greece Singles Chart 13[3]
Sweden Singles Chart 12[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Austria Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  2. ↑ "German Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  3. ↑ "Greece Top 20 @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  4. ↑ "Sweden Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.

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