Sleep (Texas song)
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"Sleep" was the third single
from Texas
' most recent album Red Book. It was released in 9 January 2006 in 3 different formats: two audio CD single
s and a DVD single
. It peaked at #6 in the UK Singles Chart
.
"Sleep" features Paul Buchanan from the band The Blue Nile
and "Take Your Mama" (from CD2) is a cover version of the Scissor Sisters
single.
A free limited edition slip-case was made available by mail to house all three formats.
and featured him as well.
The scenes which are set in a school, were filmed at Harper Green School
, in Farnworth
, Bolton
.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
' most recent album Red Book. It was released in 9 January 2006 in 3 different formats: two audio CD single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
s and a DVD single
DVD single
A DVD single is a music single in the form of a DVD. The format was introduced in the late 1990s/early 2000s as a replacement for the VHS single...
. It peaked at #6 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 ...
.
"Sleep" features Paul Buchanan from the band The Blue Nile
The Blue Nile
The Blue Nile is an adult alternative/pop band from Glasgow. The music of The Blue Nile is built heavily on synthesizers and electronic instrumentation and percussion, although later works featured acoustic guitar more prominently.-Early years:...
and "Take Your Mama" (from CD2) is a cover version of the Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism...
single.
A free limited edition slip-case was made available by mail to house all three formats.
CD2 (9876292)
- "Sleep" - 4:09
- "Pass You By" - 4:12
- "Take Your Mama" (Live) - 5:27
DVD (9876293)
- "Sleep" (Video) - 4:22
- "Here We Stay" (Audio) - 3:58
- "Making of the Video - Picture Gallery" (Video) - 4:09
Music video
The music video was directed by Peter KayPeter Kay
Peter John Kay is an English comedian, writer, actor, director and producer. His work includes That Peter Kay Thing , Phoenix Nights , Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere , Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and other independent productions which have included two sell out tours.-Early career:Peter Kay...
and featured him as well.
The scenes which are set in a school, were filmed at Harper Green School
Harper Green School
Harper Green School is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Farnworth, near Bolton in Greater Manchester, England.Built around a central quad, it became comprehensive in 1982. The school is housed in a mixture of traditional and modern buildings where there are excellent...
, in Farnworth
Farnworth
Farnworth is within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. It is located southeast of Bolton, 6 miles south-west of Bury , and northwest of Manchester....
, Bolton
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
.
Charts
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
---|---|
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 ... |
6 |
Ireland Singles Chart | 37 |