When We Were Young (Sneaky Sound System song)
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"When We Were Young" is the second single
by Australian dance
band Sneaky Sound System
, taken from their second studio album 2
. It was released on 15 November 2008 on Whack Records as a CD
single and digital download
. The song was written by band members Angus McDonald (aka Black Angus) and Connie Mitchell
.
's second album, 2
was released by Whack Records on 16 August 2008 and produced by band members Black Angus (aka Angus McDonald) and Donnie Sloan; it was mixed by 'Spike' Stent and Paul PDub Walton (Madonna
, Björk
, Massive Attack
, Gwen Stefani
) at Olympic Studios in London. The first single to be released from the album, "Kansas City
" was released on 12 July, which peaked at #14 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart
, becoming their second biggest hit after "UFO". "When We Were Young" was the second single off the album, it was released on 15 November. The song did not show as much success as "Kansas City" and was their second single not to enter the top 100 after "Tease Me" but it did chart at #16 on the dance chart and #7 on the independent chart, the remix also charted at #9 in the club chart. "16", the third single, was released on 14 February 2009. "It's Not My Problem" was the fourth single from the album, which peaked at #8 on the Australian Club Chart, and #79 on the Australian Airplay Chart.
(1) indicates that The Goodwill/Breakbot/Gloves mix charted.
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...
by Australian dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
band Sneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System are a Sydney-based Australian dance music group consisting of guitarist and producer Black Angus and vocalist Connie Mitchell.-Early Years:...
, taken from their second studio album 2
2 (Sneaky Sound System album)
2 is the second studio album by Australian music collective Sneaky Sound System, released on 16 August 2008.-Information:The album was produced by Black Angus and Donnie Sloan and mixed by ‘Spike’ Stent and Paul PDub Walton at Olympic Studios in London...
. It was released on 15 November 2008 on Whack Records as a CD
Compact Disc
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single and digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
. The song was written by band members Angus McDonald (aka Black Angus) and Connie Mitchell
Connie Mitchell
Connie Mitchell is an Australian pop singer and the lead vocalist with the Sydney band Sneaky Sound System. She appears on the band's singles "Pictures", "I Love It", "UFO", "Goodbye", "Kansas City", "When We Were Young", "16" and "We Love"...
.
Background
Sneaky Sound SystemSneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System are a Sydney-based Australian dance music group consisting of guitarist and producer Black Angus and vocalist Connie Mitchell.-Early Years:...
's second album, 2
2 (Sneaky Sound System album)
2 is the second studio album by Australian music collective Sneaky Sound System, released on 16 August 2008.-Information:The album was produced by Black Angus and Donnie Sloan and mixed by ‘Spike’ Stent and Paul PDub Walton at Olympic Studios in London...
was released by Whack Records on 16 August 2008 and produced by band members Black Angus (aka Angus McDonald) and Donnie Sloan; it was mixed by 'Spike' Stent and Paul PDub Walton (Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
, Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
, Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
) at Olympic Studios in London. The first single to be released from the album, "Kansas City
Kansas City (Sneaky Sound System song)
"Kansas City" is the first single by Australian dance group Sneaky Sound System, taken from their second studio album 2.-Track listing:-Music video:...
" was released on 12 July, which peaked at #14 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, becoming their second biggest hit after "UFO". "When We Were Young" was the second single off the album, it was released on 15 November. The song did not show as much success as "Kansas City" and was their second single not to enter the top 100 after "Tease Me" but it did chart at #16 on the dance chart and #7 on the independent chart, the remix also charted at #9 in the club chart. "16", the third single, was released on 14 February 2009. "It's Not My Problem" was the fourth single from the album, which peaked at #8 on the Australian Club Chart, and #79 on the Australian Airplay Chart.
Track listing
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARIA Physical Singles Chart | #46 |
| 2008 | ARIA Dance Chart | #16 |
| 2008 | ARIA Club Chart | 9 (1) |
| 2008 | Australian Independent Records Single Chart | #7 |
(1) indicates that The Goodwill/Breakbot/Gloves mix charted.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 15 November 2008 | Whack | CD 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... , Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
WHACK10 |
| 22 January 2009 | 12" vinyl 12-inch single The 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality... |
WHACK12 |