| "More Life in a Tramps Vest" | ||||
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| Single by Stereophonics | ||||
| from the album Word Gets Around | ||||
| B-side | "Raymond's Shop" | |||
| Released | 19 May 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 and 1997 | |||
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| Length | 2:19 | |||
| Label | V2 Records | |||
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"More Life in a Tramps Vest" (sic.) is the second single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from the band's debut album, Word Gets Around and was released in May 1997. It reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is about life from the view of someone working on a market stall. The single's B-side, Raymond's Shop is featured on Stereophonics' greatest hits compilation album Decade in the Sun.
Music video
The video shows various activities (such as shopping, riding a bus, playing football), but everyone has televisions for heads, which show many different things. The only people who don't have televisions for head are the band, who are shown performing in nearby Aberdare Market, where lead singer Kelly worked selling fruit and Vegetables prior to the band getting signed. The band then perform on traffic islands with traffic signs to nearby villages of Maerdy and Hirwaun.
Track listings
All music written by Kelly Jones, Richard Jones and Stuart Cable. All lyrics composed by Kelly Jones.
CD 1
- "More Life in a Tramps Vest" – 2:21
- "Raymond's Shop" – 2:52
- "Poppy Day" – 3:43
CD 2 - Live EP
- "More Life in a Tramps Vest"
- "Looks Like Chaplin"
- "Too Many Sandwiches"
- "Last of the Big Time Drinkers"
- All tracks recorded Live at Oxford Zodiac
7" vinyl
- "More Life in a Tramps Vest" – 2:21
- "Raymond's Shop" – 2:52
Charts
| Chart (1997–2000) | Peak position |
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| Scotland (OCC)[1] | 36 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 33 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[3] | 45 |
Other versions
- A live version is included on CD2 of the "Traffic" single, it was recorded at the Belfort Festival.
- The live version of "Raymond's Shop" is on the Live at Cardiff Castle DVD and "The Bartender and the Thief" single.
References
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics