"That Girl" is a song by English indie rock band

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from their third studio album, ''

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'' (2012). It was released as the album's lead single in the

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as a digital download on 12 August 2012. The song peaked to number 87 on the

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Live performances

On 29 August 2012 they performed "That Girl" on

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. On 16 September 2012 they performed the song on

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Critical reception

Robert Copsey of ''

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'' gave the song a positive review stating:

Shingai Shoniwa sings about a blossoming romance over a peppy, toe-tapping melody that evokes the golden era of surf rockers The Beach Boys and The Honeys. Like a glass of Sex on the Beach, the result is instantly refreshing and guaranteed to loosen those hips. .Noisettes: 'That Girl' - Single review

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Live performances

Critical reception

Track listing

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Release history

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