Crash (The Primitives song)
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"Crash" is a song written by The Primitives
band members Paul Court, Steve Dullaghan and Tracy Spencer. The song was first recorded by The Primitives for their 1988
debut album Lovely. This version of the song was released as a single and a cassette in 1988 and peaked at number five on United Kingdom singles chart and number three on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks. In 1994, the song was featured on the Dumb & Dumber
movie soundtrack as "Crash (The '95 Mix)". This remix included additional guitars, percussion, organ and backing vocals - none of which were performed by any of The Primitives. Several cover versions are actually based on the '95 Mix and not the original.
The song was also later featured in the 2004 film
Surviving Christmas
. In 2011
, the song was used in the international trailer for Disney/Pixar's Cars 2
. The song is also featured in two video games, 2009's
Lego Rock Band
and 2011's Burnout Crash!
by Australian singer/songwriter Chloe
from her debut album Beyond Coming. The song debuted in the Australian singles chart at number ten on 12 September 2005. It spent a total of five weeks in the singles chart and ending its run at number ninety-seven. It also peaked at number two on the Australasian singles chart.
The music video
was directed by Mark Barold, and filmed at a sushi train restaurant. It sees Chloe as a customer. Instead of sushi going around the conveyor belt there are objects like a drummer, some dancers, a fish and a pair of sumo wrestlers.
Matt Willis
and released as a single on 16 April 2007. Willis recorded this version of the song for the film Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean also appears in the video for this song along with Willis.
The Primitives
The Primitives are a British indie pop band from Coventry, best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash".-Biography:The Primitives were part of the indie music scene of the mid-1980s alongside bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the Soup...
band members Paul Court, Steve Dullaghan and Tracy Spencer. The song was first recorded by The Primitives for their 1988
1988 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....
debut album Lovely. This version of the song was released as a single and a cassette in 1988 and peaked at number five on United Kingdom singles chart and number three on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks. In 1994, the song was featured on the Dumb & Dumber
Dumb & Dumber
Dumb and Dumber is a 1994 picaresque or buddy comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Written and directed by the Farrelly brothers, the film follows the cross-country trek of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two good-natured but incredibly moronic friends...
movie soundtrack as "Crash (The '95 Mix)". This remix included additional guitars, percussion, organ and backing vocals - none of which were performed by any of The Primitives. Several cover versions are actually based on the '95 Mix and not the original.
The song was also later featured in the 2004 film
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
Surviving Christmas
Surviving Christmas
Surviving Christmas is a 2004 comedy film, directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Ben Affleck. Despite being a Christmas movie, DreamWorks SKG released the movie towards the end of October. This was due to it being advanced from December 2003 to avoid clashing with Affleck's other film, Paycheck....
. In 2011
2011 in film
The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :...
, the song was used in the international trailer for Disney/Pixar's Cars 2
Cars 2
Cars 2 is a 2011 American computer-animated action film produced by Pixar, and it is the sequel to the 2006 film, Cars. In the film, race car Lightning McQueen and tow truck Mater head to Japan and Europe to compete in the World Grand Prix, but Mater becomes sidetracked with international espionage...
. The song is also featured in two video games, 2009's
2009 in video gaming
The year 2009 saw the release of many video games, including several sequels.-Events:-Scheduled releases:List of games scheduled for release in 2009 in North America....
Lego Rock Band
Lego Rock Band
Lego Rock Band is a music video game and part of the Rock Band series developed by Harmonix Music Systems, but also incorporates elements from other Lego video games as developed by Traveller's Tales. The game is published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games...
and 2011's Burnout Crash!
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 3 |
Chloe version
"Crash" was coveredCover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
by Australian singer/songwriter Chloe
Chloe (Australian singer)
Chloe, is an Australian pop singer-songwriter born in NSW.Her debut song "Stars" was released in Australia on 24 September 2004 through Sony BMG peaked at number sixty-six on the ARIA singles chart...
from her debut album Beyond Coming. The song debuted in the Australian singles chart at number ten on 12 September 2005. It spent a total of five weeks in the singles chart and ending its run at number ninety-seven. It also peaked at number two on the Australasian singles chart.
The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Mark Barold, and filmed at a sushi train restaurant. It sees Chloe as a customer. Instead of sushi going around the conveyor belt there are objects like a drummer, some dancers, a fish and a pair of sumo wrestlers.
Track listing
- "Crash" — 3:16
- "Crash" (Crackle N' Pop remix) — 7:03
- "Stars" (Sterling remix) — 3:39
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... Singles Chart |
10 |
Matt Willis version
The song was covered by British singer-songwriterSinger-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Matt Willis
Matt Willis
Matthew James Willis is an English singer-songwriter. He found fame as a founding member of the band Busted.- Early years :...
and released as a single on 16 April 2007. Willis recorded this version of the song for the film Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean also appears in the video for this song along with Willis.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 31 |
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