Everybody in the Place
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"Everybody in the Place" is the second official single released by the British
electronic dance band The Prodigy
from their debut album "Experience"
The song featured on the album is the "155 & Rising Version", which is significantly longer and faster in beats per minute than the original mix (hence its name). It was released on December 30, 1991 through XL Recordings
in the UK. The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart
, beaten to number one by the re-release of Queen
's "Bohemian Rhapsody
" after the death of Freddie Mercury
. The original CD single was released with five tracks, which went against British chart regulations. The track "Rip up the Sound System" was removed on the re-issue to comply with the chart regulations, but is still available on the 12" vinyl. The cover features a photograph of the now dismantled Corkscrew
roller coaster at Alton Towers
.
The song was released six months later on June 18, 1992 as a double A-side with first single "Charly
" through Elektra Records
in the US. The single is featured on the band's greatest hits compilation "Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005
" on disc one as track number thirteen and track number eleven on the music video disc, in the form of the Fairground edit of the song.
tour dancing on streets of New York City
. The song ends with a sample of The Doors
' "Riders on the Storm
", but because the music video uses the Fairground edit, the sample is heard between another sample.
United Kingdom
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electronic dance band The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
from their debut album "Experience"
The song featured on the album is the "155 & Rising Version", which is significantly longer and faster in beats per minute than the original mix (hence its name). It was released on December 30, 1991 through XL Recordings
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
in the UK. The single peaked at number two 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 ...
, beaten to number one by the re-release of Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
's "Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band's 1975 album A Night at the Opera...
" after the death of Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
. The original CD single was released with five tracks, which went against British chart regulations. The track "Rip up the Sound System" was removed on the re-issue to comply with the chart regulations, but is still available on the 12" vinyl. The cover features a photograph of the now dismantled Corkscrew
Corkscrew (Alton Towers)
Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster made by Vekoma of the Netherlands. The coaster was located in the Ug Land area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. It was the park's oldest ride and as one of the first British steel coasters, as well as one of the first double-looping coasters in Europe...
roller coaster at Alton Towers
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.7 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Alton Towers is also the 9th most visited theme park in Europe...
.
The song was released six months later on June 18, 1992 as a double A-side with first single "Charly
Charly (song)
"Charly" is the debut single released by the British electronic act The Prodigy, taken from their debut album Experience. The version featured on the album is the significantly longer "Trip Into Drum & Bass" remix...
" through Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
in the US. The single is featured on the band's greatest hits compilation "Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005
Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005
Their Law: The Singles 1990–2005 is a singles collection from the UK band The Prodigy. It was released on 17 October 2005, and entered the UK album chart at #1 on 23 October.-Formats and singles:The record is available in four versions:...
" on disc one as track number thirteen and track number eleven on the music video disc, in the form of the Fairground edit of the song.
Music video
The video features the band on their first United StatesUnited States
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tour dancing on streets of New York City
New York City
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. The song ends with a sample of The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
' "Riders on the Storm
Riders on the Storm
"Riders on the Storm" is a song by The Doors from their 1971 album, L.A. Woman. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, number 22 on the UK singles charts and number 7 in the Netherlands.-Overview:...
", but because the music video uses the Fairground edit, the sample is heard between another sample.
7" vinyl record
- A. "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground Edit) (3:49)
- B. "G-Force" (Energy Flow) (4:41)
12" vinyl record
- A1. "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground Remix) (5:08)
- A2. "Crazy Man" (Original Version) (4:01)
- B1. "G-Force" (Energy Flow) (Original Version) (5:18)
- B2. "Rip up the Sound System" (Original Version) (4:04)
XLS-26CD (deleted)
- "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground Edit) (3:51)
- "G-Force" (Energy Flow) (5:18)
- "Crazy Man" (4:01)
- "Rip up the Sound System" (4:04)
- "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground Remix) (5:08)
XLS-26CD2
- "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground Edit) (3:51)
- "G-Force" (Energy Flow) (5:18)
- "Crazy Man" (4:01)
- "Everybody in the Place" (Fairground remix) (5:08)