"21" is the debut single by
The Paddingtons
The Paddingtons are an English indie rock band from Hull. Between April 2005 and 9 November 2006, they played over 150 live shows, including venues such as Trent Park Golf Club, The Square, Harlow; Jersey Live; Summercase; The Underground, ...
, released on 11 October 2004, which was later re-recorded for the album ''
First Comes First
''First Comes First'' is The Paddingtons' debut album, released on 31 October 2005.
The Paddingtons are English Indie Rock band from Kingston Upon Hull.
Chart performance
The album reached No. 65 in the UK Albums Chart, in November 2005.
Singl ...
''.
It is this song that convinced
Alan McGee
Alan John McGee (born 29 September 1960) is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for ''The Guardian''. He co-founded the independent Creation Records label, r ...
to sign them and on the basis of this songs popularity got them an album deal.
Released over two formats it never quite managed to reach the
UK Top 40
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
charting at 46 it featured 2 previously unreleased song, the details of which are listed below:
*CD - MC5093SCD
# "21"
# "Some Old Girl"
# "She's Got It"
*7" - MC5093S
:A1. "21"
:B1. "Some Old Girl"
Trivia
* Although "Some Old Girl" was unreleased at the time, it to was later re-recorded for the album.
* The single ran on a limited press and is now considered a much sought after item on
eBay
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.
References
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2004 singles
The Paddingtons songs
2004 songs