After You (Pulp song) explained

After You
Cover:Pulp After You.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Pulp
Released:28 January 2013
Recorded:2012
Genre:Post-Britpop, alternative rock
Length:5:35
Label:Rough Trade
Producer:James Murphy
Chronology:Pulp
Prev Title:Bad Cover Version
Prev Year:2002

"After You" is a song by British band Pulp released as a single in January 2013, the first new single by the band in eleven years.

Background

The song had been originally demoed during early sessions to We Love Life,[1] the band's seventh and last studio album to date. The song wasn't finished and remained unreleased like several other songs from that period.[2] Pulp finally went back to finish the song in late 2012 during their successful comeback 2011-2012 tour.[1]

Release

"After You" was originally released as free download for those who received a Christmas card at Pulp's hometown show at the Motorpoint Arena on 8 December 2012. The card contained a unique code to give access to a downloadable gift, which was made available after midnight on Christmas Eve.[1] The song finally received a commercial release in January 2013, in a form of download single.[3]

The band performed "After You" on The Jonathan Ross Show on 9 February 2013.[4]

The song was remixed by Soulwax and released on 12" vinyl especially for the 2013 Record Store Day.[5] [6]

Uses on other media

The Soulwax remix of "After You" was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto V on the game's radio station Soulwax FM.[7] [8]

Personnel

Lead Vocals

Percussion, Handclaps, Backing Vocals

Synthesizers

Electric and acoustic guitars

Bass Guitar

Drums

Track listing

Digital download
  1. "After You" - 5:35
12" (RTRADST699)
  1. "After You" (Soulwax Remix)
  2. "After You" (Original Version)
  3. "After You" (The 4am Desperation Disco To Disco Dub Version)

Chart positions

Chart (2013)Peak
Position
UK Singles Chart[9] 101
UK Indie Chart[10] 10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pulp unveil new track 'After You' produced by James Murphy. NME. 27 December 2012. 2014-06-08.
  2. Web site: Wessex Demos. pulpwiki.net. 2014-06-08.
  3. Web site: Pulp's James Murphy-Produced 'After You' Will Get an Official Release. Spin. 25 January 2013. 2014-06-08.
  4. Web site: Pulp perform new single 'After You' on Jonathan Ross show. NME. 4 February 2013. 2014-06-08.
  5. Web site: Pulp VS Soulwax For Record Store Day. roughtraderecords.com. 2014-06-08. 18 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140618161915/http://www.roughtraderecords.com/news/4762/pulp-vs-soulwax-for-record-store-day. dead.
  6. Web site: Pulp release "After You" remix for Record Store Day. fortitudemagazine.co.uk. 2015-01-17. 8 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708061243/http://www.fortitudemagazine.co.uk/music/alt-indie/pulp-release-after-you-remix-for-record-store-day/6912/. dead.
  7. News: Rockstar reveals definitive GTA 5 radio station song list: From Rick James to FIDLAR . Metro. 3 October 2013 . 6 April 2014 .
  8. Web site: New 'GTA V' Soundtrack Details: WAVVES, Flying Lotus, Keith Morris To Host Radio Stations . Hohnen . Mike . . 29 August 2013 . 7 April 2014 .
  9. Web site: CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE . zobbel.de . 8 June 2014.
  10. Web site: 2013 Top 40 Independent Singles Archive 9th February 2013. . 9 June 2014.

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