"Swim" is a song by American rock band Fishbone. It was released as the first single from their fourth studio album, Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe. The song is in a heavy metal style and was written by guitarist John Bigham.
| "Swim" | ||||
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| Single by Fishbone | ||||
| from the album Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe | ||||
| Released | 1993 | |||
| Studio | One on One (Los Angeles) | |||
| Length | 4:42 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Bigham | |||
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Reception edit
Although the song did not chart in the US, it was included in the film Last Action Hero, which the soundtrack reached #7 on the Billboard charts. It also had some minor success in the UK, where it peaked at No. 54.[1]
Music video edit
The music video for the song was directed by Rusty Cundieff. The video features the band performing in swimming gear in front of a crowd frolicking in a pool.
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Swim" (Single Mix) | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Swim" (Ofishal Extended Remix) | 5:39 |
| 3. | "Swim" (T. Ray H2O Mix) | 4:59 |
| 4. | "Swim" (JB Dub Mix) | 6:15 |
Charts edit
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[1] | 54 |
References edit
- ^ a b "SWIM – FISHBONE". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2023.