One Big Family EP is a four-track extended play (EP) by English band Embrace from their debut album, The Good Will Out (1998). Released on 7 July 1997, and with the song "One Big Family" as the lead track, the EP narrowly missed the top 20 in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 21. "One Big Family" is sung by guitarist Richard McNamara rather than Embrace's usual singer, his brother Danny. In 2011, English artist Templecloud released a cover of the song that reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
| One Big Family EP | ||||
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| Released | 7 July 1997[1] | |||
| Length | 4:01 ("One Big Family") | |||
| Label | Hut | |||
| Producer | Embrace, Dave Creffield | |||
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The songs "Dry Kids" and "Butter Wouldn't Melt" are on the B-sides compilation, Dry Kids: B-Sides 1997-2005. The B-side "Dry Kids" gave the name to the collection.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Danny McNamara and Richard McNamara
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Big Family" | Richard McNamara | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Dry Kids" | Danny McNamara | 2:45 |
| 3. | "You've Only Got to Stop to Get Better" | Danny McNamara | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Butter Wouldn't Melt" | Danny McNamara | 3:22 |
Charts
edit| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[5] | 22 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 21 |
Templecloud version
edit| "One Big Family" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Templecloud | |
| from the album Over It | |
| Released | 24 May 2011 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:11 |
| Label | Polydor Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Danny McNamara and Richard McNamara |
English artist Templecloud released a cover version of the song, featuring vocals by English singer Hannah Symons. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2011 as a digital download.[7] On 29 May 2011 the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 24.
Music video
editThe music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on 24 May 2011.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Big Family" | 3:11 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 23 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 24 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 24 May 2011[11] | Digital download | Polydor Records |
References
edit- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 5 July 1997. p. 33.
- ^ One Big Family (UK CD EP liner notes). Embrace. Hut Records. 1997. HUTCD86.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ One Big Family (UK 12-inch EP sleeve). Embrace. Hut Records. 1997. HUTT 86.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ One Big Family (UK cassette EP sleeve). Embrace. Hut Records. 1997. HUTC86.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - One Big Family - Single by Templecloud". Itunes.apple.com. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ Templecloud - One Big Family YouTube
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ One Big - Single by Templecloud itunes.apple.com/gb/
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