"Alibi" is a song by David Gray

David Gray (musician)

David Gray is an English singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later...

. It was released as the third and final single from his album Life in Slow Motion

Life in Slow Motion

-Musicians:* David Gray – vocals, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonium, Wurlitzer, melodica* Craig McClune – drums, percussion, dulcimer, glockenspiel, whistles, backing vocals...

. The single coincided with the release of his Live in Slow Motion DVD, filmed live at the Hammersmith Apollo

Hammersmith Apollo

Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema, being re-named the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962...

 on December 13, 2005. The version of "Alibi" on CD2 features the live version from the DVD. The single received mixed reviews, and peaked at #71 on the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

, making it Gray's first single not to chart in the top 40 since the original release of "Please Forgive Me" in 1999. The B-side "Golden Ray" was featured exclusively on the limited edition 7" vinyl version of the single.

Track listings

CD1:

1. "Alibi" (Edit) – 3:49
2. "Tracer" – 4:59

CD2:

1. "Alibi" (Live at the Hammersmith Apollo
   Hammersmith Apollo
   Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema, being re-named the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962...
   
   , 13 December 2005) – 5:30
2. "Long Gone Now" – 3:05
3. "Sacred Ground" – 3:51
4. "Alibi" (Director's Cut/Explicit Version) (enhanced video) – 4:36

Limited edition 7" vinyl:

1. "Alibi" (Edit) – 3:49
2. "Golden Ray" – 2:07