"Skeleton Boy" is the third single by

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taken from the band's self-titled debut album ''

''. It was released on 2 March 2009 in the UK and 1 March 2009 in the United States. This version of the song was produced by

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and was used in the promotional video for the song. This version is different from the version on the album that was produced by singer Ed Macfarlane, in that it is 30 seconds longer than the original version and features an extended instrumental bridge. The song is featured on the soundtrack of

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and

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. The song reappeared in

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Track listing

*12" Vinyl Release # "Skeleton Boy" (Zio's Stellar Extended Remix) - 9:18 # "Skeleton Boy" (Air France Remix) - 4:59 *Digital Downloadhttp://hmv.com/hmvweb/digitalProductDetails.do?ctx=70000500;8;-1;-1;-1&productId=846422

/ref> # "Skeleton Boy" - 4:05 # "Skeleton Boy" (Zio's Stellar Extended Remix) - 9:18 # "Skeleton Boy" (Air France Remix) - 4:59

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References

{{Authority control 2009 singles 2008 songs XL Recordings singles Friendly Fires songs