| "Whistle for the Choir" | ||||
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| Single by The Fratellis | ||||
| from the album Costello Music | ||||
| Released | 27 November 2006 | |||
| Genre | Indie Rock | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Drop The Gun Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jon Fratelli | |||
| The Fratellis singles chronology | ||||
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Whistle for the Choir is a song by the Fratellis, and their third single. It was released on 27 November 2006 and reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking their second UK top-ten single. In the band's native Scotland, the song reached number two, becoming their second song to reach that position after "Chelsea Dagger".
The song was originally titled "Knickers in a Handbag" but was changed due to pressure from the label. The artwork points toward the old name by showing a girl on the cover handling a pair of knickers above a handbag.
Music video
The video features the band singing on darkened streets. It was filmed in Glasgow city centre, including Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whistle for the Choir" | |
| 2. | "Nina" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whistle for the Choir" | |
| 2. | "Lay Down Easy" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whistle for the Choir" | |
| 2. | "Baby Fratelli" | |
| 3. | "Flathead" |
This is listed in the iTunes Store as the Whistle for the Choir - EP even though it contains 2 other singles from The Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music.
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 200,000 |
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In popular culture
The song is featured on the soundtrack of a 2007 Brothers & Sisters and a 2009 Community episode. This song was featured on the controversial Channel 4 drama Britz.
References
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2006" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Fratellis – Whistle for the Choir". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 April 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Whistle for the Choir in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.