Released 28 May 2001 Recorded 2000–01 Length 3:48 | Format CD, 7" vinyl Genre Post-Britpop Label Independiente | |
"Sing" is the lead single from indie rock band Travis' third studio album, The Invisible Band. It was released in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2001, following an extensive five-week promotional campaign. The song reached a peak position of number three on the UK Singles Chart. "Sing" was a worldwide success, reaching top ten in several countries in Europe and Latin America. The song can be heard in The Office on various occasions as the unofficial song of Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly. The song is noted for its prominent use of the banjo (played by Andy Dunlop), a country music instrument then considered rare for mainstream pop.
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Music video
The music video features the band visiting a large country house for dinner and getting into a massive food fight with the residents. The video premièred in on 20 April 2001, on Top of the Pops. When the single reached number three, the band were invited on to Top of the Pops, where they re-enacted the food fight for a live performance. This performance is sometimes used instead of the main video.
B-Sides
The single's B-sides include a cover of Queen's "Killer Queen" with guest vocalist Jason Falkner (formerly of the band Jellyfish), and guitarist Andy Dunlop's writing and vocal debut on "You Don't Know What I'm Like".
Covers
Track listing
- "Sing" - 3:48
- "Ring Out the Bell" - 3:44
- "Killer Queen" - 4:03
- "Sing" - 3:48
- "You Don't Know What I'm Like" - 4:11
- "Beautiful" - 3:45
- "Sing" - 3:48
- "Killer Queen" - 4:03
- "Sing" - 3:48
- "Ring Out the Bell" - 3:44