Ready to Go
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"Ready to Go" is a song by Republica
, released as a single on 15 April 1996. The original recording was not included on the band's debut album, Republica
- two other versions of the song, the U.S. mix and the original mix, were included. This version was later featured on a greatest hits collection, Ready to Go: The Best Of.
The single originally reached #43 in the UK Singles Chart
in April 1996. It was re-released in February 1997, whereupon it reached #13. Tomcraft
released another version of the song in 2007. Yet another version of the song was released on 7 June 2010, and reached #1 on the UK Upfront Club chart.
1997 UK CD
2007 CD
2010
Republica
Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1999. The Republica sound was described by the band as "techno-pop punk rock"...
, released as a single on 15 April 1996. The original recording was not included on the band's debut album, Republica
Republica (album)
-Chart position:*Republica reached #4 in the UK Album Charts.*Propelled by the first single, "Ready to Go" and its music video, the album was number nine on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart and was climbing the Top 200 Album Chart. The video for "Ready to Go" also received extensive airplay on MTV...
- two other versions of the song, the U.S. mix and the original mix, were included. This version was later featured on a greatest hits collection, Ready to Go: The Best Of.
The single originally reached #43 in 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 ...
in April 1996. It was re-released in February 1997, whereupon it reached #13. Tomcraft
Tomcraft
Tomcraft is a German DJ and producer. He is specialized in progressive house and progressive trance and is better known for having created the tracks "Loneliness" and "Prosac", working alongside Eniac....
released another version of the song in 2007. Yet another version of the song was released on 7 June 2010, and reached #1 on the UK Upfront Club chart.
Track listing
1996 UK CD- "Ready to Go (radio edit)" – 3:39
- "Ready to Go (album mix)" – 5:01
- "Bloke" – 4:51
1997 UK CD
- "Ready to Go (radio edit)" – 3:39
- "Ready to Go (original mix)" – 5:01
- "Bloke" – 4:51
- "Holly (club mix)" – 8:03
2007 CD
- Ready to Go [Club Mix]
- Ready to Go [Radio Edit]
- Ready to Go [L&T's Latenight Mix]
2010
- Ready To Go 2010 (Radio Edit) - 3:17
- Ready To Go 2010 (Full Length) - 4:15
Main versions
"Ready to Go" has many versions, mixes and remixes, of which most notable are:| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| "Ready to Go" (unreleased) | Also known as "Ready to Go [1996]", "Ready to Go (Original)" or incorrectly as "Ready to Go (Album version)", it was not included in any of the band's albums. It is an unreleased song or probably an early demo with slightly different vocal (but lyrics remain the same). This version is softer than both the U.S. and Original mixes of the song. It doesn't have the piano bridge of the Original mix, nor the guitar bridge of the U.S. mix. Its bridge is similar to that of the Original mix, except it doesn't have piano. Very rare. |
| "Ready to Go" (Original mix) | This version has a more techno-pop sound while the later version contains electric guitars. It charted at number 43 in the UK, and number 40 in Australia. |
| "Ready to Go" | A new mix was included in the Republica album as the opening track. It was remixed by Ben Grosse Ben Grosse Ben Grosse is an American record producer and mixer, who has worked on numerous albums. He currently works with a staff at his own studio, The Mix Room, in Burbank, California... . This version became highly popular in the United States. It sounds faster and its beat is stronger, making it rockier and dancy. On the UK and American issues of the Republica album, this mix of the song was credited just as "Ready to Go", and on the European issue of the album it is sometimes marked as "Ready to Go (U.S. mix)". A defining difference between this mix and earlier recordings is the inclusion of a guitar bridge in the place of a piano bridge. |
| "Ready to Go" (Tomcraft Tomcraft Tomcraft is a German DJ and producer. He is specialized in progressive house and progressive trance and is better known for having created the tracks "Loneliness" and "Prosac", working alongside Eniac.... version) |
German DJ Tomcraft Tomcraft Tomcraft is a German DJ and producer. He is specialized in progressive house and progressive trance and is better known for having created the tracks "Loneliness" and "Prosac", working alongside Eniac.... released a Eurodance version of the track in 2007. |
| "Ready to Go 2010" | A new version of the track was released in June 2010. A preview of the track was made available on the band's official MySpace page. The new version has a more aggressive sound than its two predecessors. |
| Other versions | "Ready to Go" (Single Mix), "Ready to Go" (Dance Mix), "Ready to Go" (Original Mix - Radio Edit), "Ready to Go" (Dramaboy's Babyyan Mix), "Ready to Go" (Gavin and Scott Hardkiss' Remixica), "Ready to Go" (Original Extended Mix), "Ready to Go" (Radio Mix), "Ready to Go" (Album version). |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ready to Go (UK/Europe) | In this video, lead singer Saffron is jumping on the roof of a building. The shots took place somewhere in East London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... . This video is very sunny and upbeat. It is said that it shows the hidden beauty of East London. The video also features lead singer Saffron playing the video game Virtua Fighter. |
| Ready to Go (North America) | This video is very different from the original British one. Saffron is shown jumping on a green field near a road, then she is dancing and doing humorous mimics in front of the camera. Some parts of the video are artificially colourised. |
Film and television
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Advertising
- It was used in the advertisement for Suse Linux Enterprise 10 by Novell.
- In the late 90's, this was used in the Abadox 1999 VHS from Disney Videos.
- Extracts from "Ready to Go" are used in the HalfordsHalfordsHalfords Group plc is a leading retailer of car parts, car enhancements and bicycles operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Czech Republic and more recently in Poland, although it is currently pulling out of the latter two countries...
TV adverts.(2006) - Extracts from "Ready to Go" are used in the Eircell television adverts in IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
during the mid-1990s. - Extracts from "Ready to Go" were used in some Dairy QueenDairy QueenDairy Queen, often abbreviated DQ, is a chain of soft serve and fast food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc, who also owns Orange Julius and Karmelkorn. The name "Dairy Queen" is taken from the name of their soft serve product, which the company refers to as "Dairy Queen" or...
advertisements that aired in 2003. - Mitsubishi used the song to kick off their new "Wake Up and Drive" advertising campaign for the new-for-1999 Galant.
- "Ready to Go" can be heard in Australia and New Zealand on the television advertisements for HoldenHoldenGM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
's range of motor vehicles (2006/2007). - It was used by MLB NetworkMLB NetworkMLB Network is an American television specialty channel dedicated to professional baseball. It is primarily owned by Major League Baseball. Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications have minority ownership of the new network, with MLB retaining a controlling two-thirds share...
in April 2010 to advertise upcoming games.
Sport
- From the first ever game at the Stadium of LightStadium of LightThe Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light has the fifth-largest capacity of any English football stadium. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. matches...
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players ran out on to the pitch to this song. The track proved a massive hit with Sunderland fans, to the extent that Republica were invited to perform the song live at the Stadium of Light for the last game of Sunderland's record-breaking, league-winning season in May 1999. For the occasion, lead singer Saffron wore a Sunderland top. It was replaced by U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
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", a switch which was unpopular with many fans. "Ready to Go" is now frequently used by many other clubs for when the players come out. - The Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
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before the game begins as the managers have the meeting at home plate each night. - The song was included on the NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
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play this song before the third period of their home games at Verizon CenterVerizon CenterVerizon Center is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington, D.C., USA, named after telecommunications sponsor Verizon Communications, and has been nicknamed the "Phone Booth" because of its association with telecommunications companies... - It has been played at various U.S. sporting games such as the NBA and the WNBA. It is sometimes played right before the game starts or during a pivotal moment during the game.
- The Dutch sports programme NOSNederlandse Omroep StichtingThe Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system...
Studio Sport used this song as intro for the highlights of the Barclays Premier League, every weekend. - The song was used in a video montage that contained highlights of the Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
' 1996-97 NBA championship season. - The song was used by the Michigan State SpartansMichigan State SpartansThe Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
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". - Extracts from "Ready to Go" were used for the title music of Sky Sports NewsSky Sports NewsSky Sports News is a 24-hour sports news channel in the United Kingdom. It is run by BSkyB whose sports channels include Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Sky Sports HD1, HD2, HD3 and HD4....
's evening update from 2005 to 2007. - Darts player Mike VeitchMike VeitchMichael "Mike" Veitch is a Scottish darts player who competes in events staged by the British Darts Organisation.-Playing career:...
uses the song as his walk-on music. - "Ready to Go" is included in The Official Euro 2000 AlbumThe Official Euro 2000 AlbumEuro 2000: The Official Album is an album with various artists, released on June 12, 2000 as the official music album for UEFA Euro 2000 in Belgium and Netherlands.-Track listing:#Campione 2000 – E-Type#Carnaval 2000 – Dario G...
- "Ready to Go" is the theme song for the Top Thrill DragsterTop Thrill DragsterTop Thrill Dragster is a steel, Hydraulic-launched roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It was the first "Strata Coaster", loosely defined as a complete circuit coaster that is over tall. It was built by Intamin and debuted to the public on May 4, 2003...
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. It is played in the station of the ride and is heard before launching. - The Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
usually play this song at the start of the 2nd half, just before face off commences. - The song was used to advertise the 1998 Super Rugby season in New Zealand.