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Shine On (The Kooks song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Shine On'" is a song by British indie rock band The Kooks and is the second single from their 2008 album 'Konk'. It was released on 7 July 2008. Although debuting at a disappointing #63 in the UK Singles Chart the song has received a lot of airplay becoming a radio hit. The release of "Shine On" has also boosted 'Konk' back into the UK top 40 album chart. Upon the physical release of "Shine On", the single climbed to #25, the band's lowest charting single since "Sofa Song".
"Shine On" was also featured in a Michelob Ultra TV commercial.
Track listings
'UK CD'
# "Shine On"
# "Luby Loo"
'7" Vinyl'
# "Shine On"
# "Come On Down"
'Digital iTunes EP'
# "Shine On"
# "Shine On" (acoustic version from Q101, Chicago)
# "Luby Loo"
# "Come On Down"
Music video
The music video was made available on The Kooks official website and YouTube on 23 May 2008. It features the band playing the song in a small room while water is dripping from the ceiling.
Promotion
On 3 July 2008 The Kooks performed a live session on BBC Radio 1. During Jo Whiley's Live Lounge they played a special version of "Shine On" plus a cover of Coldplay's song "Violet Hill".[http://www.thekooks.com/news/1742701 Radio 1 Live Lounge - www.thekooks.com news]
The Kooks also played the song live on Graham Norton's TV programme.
The song was played in the John Lewis 'Through The Ages' advert in 2011.
Chart performance
References
Category:2008 singles
Category:The Kooks songs
Category:2008 songs
Category:Virgin Records singles
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