Weak (Skunk Anansie song) explained

Weak
Cover:Skunk_anansie_weak_cd1.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Skunk Anansie
Album:Paranoid & Sunburnt
B-Side:Tour Hymn
Released:[1]
Length:3:33
Label:One Little Indian
Producer:
Prev Title:Charity
Prev Year:1995
Next Title:All I Want
Next Year:1996

"Weak" is a song by British rock band Skunk Anansie, released as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Paranoid & Sunburnt (1995), on 15 January 1996. The song is one of Skunk Anansie's well known releases. Skin performs a slower, more ballad-like version at many of her solo gigs. The song has also been covered by Rod Stewart on his 1998 album, When We Were the New Boys.

Music video

The music video was directed by duo Hammer & Tongs. It is filmed primarily (with cutaways to third party views) from the point of view of a collapsed cameraman in what appears to be an airport hangar. The cameraman collapses behind a car which then drives off to show Skin and the band forming to perform for the offset camera. The recording is interrupted by a little boy who, after being pulled out of the way of the camera abruptly, decides to run off with it and the band gives chase after him.

Track listings

CD single – CD1

TitleLength
1. "Weak" 3:33
2. "Selling Jesus" 3:44
3. "Tour Hymn" 3:18

CD single – CD2

TitleLength
1. "Weak (Ackee And Saltfish Mix)" 3:56
2. "Charity (Clit Pop Mix)" 4:34
3. "100 Ways To Be A Good Girl (Anti Matter Mix)" 4:32
4. "Rise Up (Bonhamoon Mix)" 5:00

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] 36
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[3] 2

Notes and References

  1. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 31. 13 January 1996. 2 July 2021.
  2. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 13. 6. 15. 10 February 1996. 30 October 2020.
  3. News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (6.4. – 12.4. '96). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 60. 3 April 1996. 30 October 2020.