Rockferry (song) explained

Rockferry
Cover:	Duffy - Rockferry (single).jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Duffy
Album:	Rockferry
B-Side:	Oh Boy
Released:	19 November 2007
Recorded:	2004
Length:	4:09
Next Title:	Mercy
Next Year:	2008

"Rockferry" is the debut single by Welsh singer Duffy, written by Duffy and Bernard Butler. It is the first track on the album of the same name. The music video for Rockferry was filmed in Porthmadog.

Song information

"Rockferry" was available for download on 19 November 2007 and was released on 3 December 2007 on limited edition 7" vinyl, with only 500 copies. A free download of the track was originally available via a link published on 15 October 2006 in Observer Music Monthly. The cover and music video was taken in a shoot at the Ffestiniog Railway in Porthmadog, which was renamed for the occasion. The B-side "Oh Boy" was written by Richard J. Parfitt. Duffy cites "Oh Boy" as the song which meant she was discovered.^[1]

The song charted at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as charting at number 35 on the Swiss Singles Chart.^[2]

Critical reception

The track received widespread critical acclaim. Rolling Stone commented that she's "singing with great sincerity."^[3] AllMusic called it a "grand, sweeping ballad."^[4] MusicOMH.com said that she "carries the song unbelievably well, pouring drama and emotion into the lyrics, building up quite masterfully to the song's climax."^[5] Spin Magazine included "Rockferry" in its list of the 20 best songs of 2008.^[6] Time included it at number 9 of its Top 10 songs of 2008.^[7]

Track listing

UK 7" vinyl

1. "Rockferry" [Single Version] – 4:11
2. "Oh Boy" – 2:29

Promo CD

1. "Rockferry" [Single Version] – 4:09

iTunes Rockferry – single

1. "Rockferry" – 4:12
2. "Oh Boy" – 2:32

Charts

"Rockferry" peaked at number 45 in the UK Singles Chart, whilst due to the popularity of the song, the B-side, "Oh Boy" managed to chart number 96.^[8]

"Rockferry"

Chart (2008)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart^[9]	45
Swiss Singles Chart	35

"Oh Boy"

Music video

The black and white album art and video for the title track were shot by directors Luke Seomore and Joseph Bull, on and around the Ffestiniog Railway in Porthmadog, which was renamed 'Rockferry' for the occasion.^[10]

External links

• Yahoo! Rockferry Review

Notes and References

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4CgxxxKtN4
2. Web site: "Rockferry" Swiss Chart & Trajectory. Hitparade.ch. 4 April 2009 .
3. Web site: Album Reviews and Ratings . https://web.archive.org/web/20080501172439/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/20524297/review/20533143/rockferry . dead . 1 May 2008 . Rolling Stone . 1 December 2013.
4. Web site: John Bush . Rockferry – Duffy | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . 3 March 2008 . 1 December 2013.
5. Web site: Duffy – Rockferry | Album Reviews . musicOMH . 3 March 2008 . 1 December 2013 . 20 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121020200424/http://www.musicomh.com/albums/duffy_0208.htm . dead .
6. Web site: The 20 Best Songs of 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081218000435/http://www.spin.com/articles/20-best-songs-2008?page=0%2C1. dead. 12 December 2008. 18 December 2008. 24 May 2022.
7. Web site: Tyrangiel . Josh . Duffy's Rockferry – The Top 10 Everything of 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081211070737/http://www.time.com/time/specials/2008/top10/article/0,30583,1855948_1863440_1863540,00.html . dead . 11 December 2008 . TIME . 3 November 2008 . 1 December 2013.
8. Web site: see you again | full Official Chart History. Officialcharts.com. 24 May 2022.
9. Web site: Duffy – Rockferry – Music Charts . Acharts.us . 1 December 2013.
10. Web site: Wales has a singing star in the making – walesonline Administrator . Wales Online . 30 November 2007 . 1 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005224636/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/columnists/2007/11/30/wales-has-a-singing-star-in-the-making-91466-20181463/ . 5 October 2012 .