"Cavorting" is the first single by the

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. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2007 as both a

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and a 7" vinyl. It was the lead single from the band's first album, ''

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Chart performance

"Cavorting" was met with local success on its release on 6 August 2007, debuting on the UK chart at number 192. It was

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's Single of The Week.

Track listing

Credits

*Producer – Tom Knott *Written by ords and music) – Liam Fray

Charts

Release history

References

{{authority control 2007 singles The Courteeners songs 2007 songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Liam Fray