Staring at the Sun (Rooster song)
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"Staring at the Sun" is a song by English indie rock
band Rooster
, featured on their 2005 debut self-titled album
. Written by vocalist Nick Atkinson
, guitarist Luke Potashnick and producer Steve Robson, the song was released as the second single
from the album on 15 January 2005, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart
(the band's highest chart position). According to Atkinson, the song is "being in love and not realizing that, actually, they're a bit of a bitch. It's how love can blind you to a person's faults. Then suddenly it all becomes clear."
, Luke Potashnick and Steve Robson; "Come Get Some" written by Atkinson, Charlie Grant and Peter Woodroffe.
CD single disc one
CD single disc two
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band Rooster
Rooster (band)
Rooster were an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2002. Comprising singer-songwriter Nick Atkinson, guitarist and songwriter Luke Potashnick, backing guitarist and vocalist Ben Smyth, bassist Nick Howell and drummer Dave Neale, the band released two studio albums and five UK top-40...
, featured on their 2005 debut self-titled album
Rooster (album)
-Personnel:Rooster*Nick Atkinson – vocals*Luke Potashnick – guitars*Ben Smyth – bass, backing vocals*Dave Neale – drumsAdditional personnel*Steve Robson – production on tracks 1, 3, 4, 8 and 10...
. Written by vocalist Nick Atkinson
Nick Atkinson
Nick Atkinson was the lead singer in the British rock band Rooster until their split in 2007. Before that he was in the band 50.Grind who were most famous for their song Gotta Catch Them All, which was about the Japanese cartoon series Pokémon. He has since launched a new rock/blues project with...
, guitarist Luke Potashnick and producer Steve Robson, the song was released as the second single
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 the album on 15 January 2005, reaching number five 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 ...
(the band's highest chart position). According to Atkinson, the song is "being in love and not realizing that, actually, they're a bit of a bitch. It's how love can blind you to a person's faults. Then suddenly it all becomes clear."
Track listing
"Staring at the Sun" written by Nick AtkinsonNick Atkinson
Nick Atkinson was the lead singer in the British rock band Rooster until their split in 2007. Before that he was in the band 50.Grind who were most famous for their song Gotta Catch Them All, which was about the Japanese cartoon series Pokémon. He has since launched a new rock/blues project with...
, Luke Potashnick and Steve Robson; "Come Get Some" written by Atkinson, Charlie Grant and Peter Woodroffe.
CD single disc one
- "Staring at the Sun" (album version)
- "Staring at the Sun" (acoustic version)
CD single disc two
- "Staring at the Sun"
- "Come Get SomeCome Get Some"Come Get Some" is a song by English indie rock band Rooster, featured on their 2005 debut self-titled album. Written by vocalist Nick Atkinson and producers Charlie Grant and Peter Woodroffe, the song was released as the lead single from the album on 11 October 2004, reaching number seven on the...
" - "Staring at the Sun" (acoustic version)
- "Staring at the Sun" (music video)