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Roll Away Your Stone
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Wikipedia article
"'Roll Away Your Stone'" is the fourth single by London rock quartet, Mumford & Sons, taken from their debut album, 'Sigh No More'. It was released as a Digital Download on 3 June 2010 and was released as the third and final single from 'Sigh No More' in the United States on 7 June 2011. The song begins with an instrumental version of the Irish jig, "Merrily Kissed the Quaker". The song appeared in the 2012 documentary film, 'Kony 2012'.
The song includes a reference to Macbeth. The repeated line, "stars hide your fires," is also spoken by Macbeth, who conceals his ambition for the throne in Act 1 of the play.
Track listing
*'iTunes Single/CD Single/7" Vinyl'
Chart performance
Despite being added to BBC Radio 1's A Playlist in May 2010, the single failed to crack the Top 100 upon physical release in June. The single managed to peak at number 141 on the UK Singles Chart.
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References
Category:2010 singles
Category:Mumford & Sons songs
Category:2009 songs
Category:Island Records singles
Category:Songs written by Marcus Mumford
Category:Song recordings produced by Markus Dravs
Category:Songs written by Ted Dwane
Category:Songs written by Ben Lovett (British musician)
Category:Songs written by Winston Marshall
Category:2011 singles
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