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People Help the People
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Wikipedia article
"'People Help the People'" is the second single taken from Cherry Ghost's dbut album, 'Thirst for Romance'. It was made available to download on 11 June 2007, and followed two weeks later on CD and 7-inch 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 number 27. The song was also a hit in Italy.
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
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| type = single
| artist = Birdy
| album = Birdy
| B-side = Without a Word
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| recorded = 2011
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| length = 4:16
| label = Warner Music
| writer = Simon Aldred
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| prev_title = Shelter
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = 1901
| next_year = 2012
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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. It was shot in black and white, and it features Birdy walking through London. The video has amounted 100 million views as of June 2017. Another music video, released on YouTube 30 October 2012, was shot in France. It was directed by Florent Dchard.Track listing
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References
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