We're All Going To Die
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"We're All Going To Die" is a song by Scottish
singer-songwriter
Malcolm Middleton
, and the fourth single released from A Brighter Beat
. The song was released on December 10 and more widely on December 17 2007. A limited-edition seven-inch record was also released on the latter date.
There was a campaign to make the song the Christmas number-one in the UK singles chart
. It has been championed by Colin Murray
and other BBC Radio 1
DJs. The song was originally given odds of 1000/1 to reach the top spot by bookmakers William Hill
, the longest odds they have ever given. The odds were later cut to 9/1, but in the event the song reached only number 31.
The Christmas number-one slot is based on sales in the week leading up to Christmas, that means the week beginning December 17.
Regarding the song, Middleton notes that the song has "nothing whatsoever" to do with Christmas and that it is about "general life worries."
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
singer-songwriter
Singer-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...
Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...
, and the fourth single released from A Brighter Beat
A Brighter Beat (album)
A Brighter Beat is the third studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter, Malcolm Middleton, released on 25 February 2007 on Full Time Hobby. The album is the first Middleton solo release since Arab Strap's split in 2006.-Overview:...
. The song was released on December 10 and more widely on December 17 2007. A limited-edition seven-inch record was also released on the latter date.
There was a campaign to make the song the Christmas number-one 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 ...
. It has been championed by Colin Murray
Colin Murray
Colin Murray is a Northern Irish sports and music radio and television presenter. He is the current host of the BBC Television show Match of the Day 2 on BBC Two, and the BBC Radio 5 Live shows 5 Live Sport and Fighting Talk, as well as a show on BBC Radio Ulster. He has previously hosted regular...
and other BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJs. The song was originally given odds of 1000/1 to reach the top spot by bookmakers William Hill
William Hill (bookmaker)
William Hill plc is one of the largest bookmakers in the United Kingdom. Its headquarters is in the north London suburb of Wood Green and in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.-History:...
, the longest odds they have ever given. The odds were later cut to 9/1, but in the event the song reached only number 31.
The Christmas number-one slot is based on sales in the week leading up to Christmas, that means the week beginning December 17.
Regarding the song, Middleton notes that the song has "nothing whatsoever" to do with Christmas and that it is about "general life worries."
Track listing
- "We're All Going To Die"
- "We're All Going To Die (Sportsday Megaphone Remix)"
- "We're All Going To Die (The LK Remix)"