Released 12 June 2007 Length 3:59 | Genre Indie rock Label Heavenly | |
Format CD
7" vinyl
digital download Recorded Ape Studios, Little Neston, Cheshire, England, UK | ||
"People Help the People" is the second single taken from Cherry Ghost's début album, Thirst for Romance. It was made available to download on 11 June 2007, and followed two weeks later on CD and 7" vinyl. The band played the song live on Later... with Jools Holland on 24 November 2006. Jimi Goodwin of the band Doves plays drums on the single. "People Help the People" peaked the UK Singles Chart at #27. The song was also a hit in Italy.
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The melody for "People Help the People" came into lead singer Simon Aldred's head unexpectedly as he arrived in India for a three-month backpacking holiday. In order to remember the tune throughout his guitar-less sojourn, he would hum it to himself daily.
Two music videos were produced for the song, one directed by Huse Monfaradi, the other one directed by Chris Hopewell.
Track listings
All songs written by Simon Aldred, except where noted.
CD (HVN168CD):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "Four Eyes" – 4:47
7" vinyl (HVN168):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "Please Come Home" (Aldred, Parsons, Rhodes) – 4:39
Download (UK iTunes only):
- "People Help the People" – 3:59
- "People Help the People" (Cowboys and Cosmonauts Remix) – 4:10
Birdy version
English musician Birdy released a cover version of the song, which was released on 28 October 2011 as a download in the United Kingdom. In 2012, the song received attention in Australia when it was used in a trailer for a Neighbours storyline.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "People Help the People" was first released onto YouTube on 6 October 2011 at a total length of four minutes and eighteen seconds.