"21" is the debut single by The Paddingtons

The Paddingtons

The Paddingtons are an English indie rock band from Hull, known for their energetic concerts and loyal fanbase. In various interviews bassist Dobbs has said it is due to their willingness to play almost any venue...

, released on 11 October 2004, which was later re-recorded for the album First Comes First

First Comes First

First Comes First is The Paddingtons' debut album, released on October 31, 2005.-Track listing:#"Some Old Girl"#"First Comes First"#"50 to a Pound"#"Worse For Wear"#"Loser"#"Panic Attack"#"Tommy's Disease"#"Stop Breathing"...

. It is this song that convinced Alan McGee

Alan McGee

Alan McGee has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian.McGee is best-known for co-forming and running the independent Creation Records label from 1983–1999, and then Poptones from 1999-2007...

 to sign them and on the basis of this songs popularity got them an album deal.

Released over two formats it never quite managed to reach the UK Top 40 charting at 46 it featured 2 previously unreleased song, the details of which are listed below:

• CD - MC5093SCD

1. "21"
2. "Some Old Girl"
3. "She's Got It"

• 7" - MC5093S

A1. "21"

B1. "Some Old Girl"

Trivia

• Although "Some Old Girl" was unreleased at the time, it to was later re-recorded for the album.
• The single ran on a limited press and is now considered a much sought after item on Ebay
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