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{{Short description|2004 single by Embrace}}
{{Short description|2004 single by Embrace}}
{{More citations needed|date=May 2018}}
{{Use British English |date=February 2014}}
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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Gravity
| name = Gravity
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| album = [[Out of Nothing]]
| album = [[Out of Nothing]]
| B-side = Wasted
| B-side = Wasted
| released = {{start date|2004|8|30|df=y}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Reviews: Singles|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=21|date=August 21, 2004}}</ref>
| released = 30 August 2004
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio = Olympic ([[London]])
| studio = Olympic ([[London]])
| genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres -->
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| length = 4:40
| length = 4:40
| label = [[Independiente Records|Independiente]]
| label = [[Independiente Records|Independiente]]
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* Embrace
* Embrace
| chronology = [[Embrace (English band)|Embrace]]
| chronology = [[Embrace (English band)|Embrace]]
| prev_title = [[Make It Last (Embrace song)|Make It Last]]
| prev_title = [[Make It Last]]
| prev_year = 2001
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = [[Ashes (Embrace song)|Ashes]]
| next_title = [[Ashes (Embrace song)|Ashes]]
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}}
}}


"'''Gravity'''" is a song by English [[rock music|rock]] band [[Embrace (English band)|Embrace]], released as the lead [[single (music)|single]] from their fourth studio album, ''[[Out of Nothing]]'' (2004). Written by [[Coldplay]], the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman [[Chris Martin]] gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a B-side to their single "[[Talk (Coldplay song)|Talk]]". "Gravity" peaked at number seven on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and earned a silver sales certification from the [[British Phonographic Industry]] in October 2019. The [[B-side]], "Wasted", started off as "Logical Love Song" and was originally conceived during the ''[[Drawn from Memory]]'' sessions.
"'''Gravity'''" is a song by English [[rock music|rock]] band [[Embrace (English band)|Embrace]], released as the lead [[single (music)|single]] from their fourth studio album, ''[[Out of Nothing]]'' (2004). Written by [[Coldplay]], the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman [[Chris Martin]] gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a [[B-side]] to their single "[[Talk (Coldplay song)|Talk]]".<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Talk|title-link=Talk (Coldplay song)|others=[[Coldplay]]|year=2005|type=UK 7-inch single sleeve|publisher=[[Parlophone]]|id=R 6679, 00946 346924 7 2}}</ref>
"Gravity" later became the theme song to the TV show ''[[Mike Bassett: Manager]]'', starring [[Ricky Tomlinson]]. The song was also used in series 2 episode 7 of ''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' when Nessa was giving birth to "Neil the Baby".


"Gravity" was released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2004. It subsequently peaked at number seven on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and earned a silver sales certification from the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI) in October 2019. [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]] ranked it among the best indie songs of 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=The 25 Best Indie Songs of 2004 |url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/x-lists/best-indie-songs-2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509193728/https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/x-lists/best-indie-songs-2004/ |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=Radio X}}</ref> The [[B-side]], "Wasted", was originally conceived during the ''[[Drawn from Memory]]'' (2000) sessions.
==Coldplay version==
{{Expand section|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Gravity
| type = Song
| artist = [[Coldplay]]
| A-side = [[Talk (Coldplay song)|Talk]]
| released = {{Start date|2005|12|19|df=y}}
| recorded = 2004–2005
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| label =
* [[Parlophone Records|Parlophone]]
* [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
| writer =
* [[Guy Berryman]]
* [[Jonny Buckland]]
* [[Will Champion]]
* [[Chris Martin]]
| producer =
* Danton Supple
* Coldplay
}}

The Coldplay version of Gravity was included as a B-side to the Talk single. It was released on 19 December 2005.


==Track listings==
==Track listings==
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# "Too Many Times" – 3:59
# "Too Many Times" – 3:59


'''UK limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Gravity|others=Embrace|year=2005|type=UK limited 7-inch red vinyl sleeve|publisher=Independiente|id=ISOM87S}}</ref>
'''UK limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Gravity|others=Embrace|year=2005|type=UK 7-inch single sleeve|publisher=Independiente|id=ISOM87S}}</ref>
:A. "Gravity" – 4:39
:A. "Gravity" – 4:39
:B. "Wasted" – 4:24
:B. "Wasted" – 4:24


==Charts==
== Charts ==
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===Weekly charts===
=== Weekly charts ===
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{{single chart|Scotland|2|date=20040911|rowheader=true|access-date=18 May 2018}}
{{Single chart|Scotland|2|date=20040911|rowheader=true|access-date=18 May 2018}}
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{{single chart|UK|7|date=20040911|rowheader=true|access-date=18 May 2018}}
{{Single chart|UK|7|date=20040911|rowheader=true|access-date=18 May 2018}}
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===Year-end charts===
=== Year-end charts ===
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!scope="row"|UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/ChartsPlusYE2004.pdf|title=The Official UK Singles Chart 2004|work=[[UKChartsPlus]]|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row" |UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/ChartsPlusYE2004.pdf|title=The Official UK Singles Chart 2004|work=[[UKChartsPlus]]|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{MetroLyrics song|embrace|gravity}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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Latest revision as of 18:24, 14 July 2024

"Gravity"
Single by Embrace
from the album Out of Nothing
B-side"Wasted"
Released30 August 2004 (2004-08-30)[1]
StudioOlympic (London)
GenreAlternative rock
Length4:40
LabelIndependiente
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Embrace singles chronology
"Make It Last"
(2001) 		"Gravity"
(2004) 		"Ashes"
(2004)

"Gravity" is a song by English rock band Embrace, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Out of Nothing (2004). Written by Coldplay, the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a B-side to their single "Talk".[2]

"Gravity" was released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2004. It subsequently peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and earned a silver sales certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2019. Radio X ranked it among the best indie songs of 2004.[3] The B-side, "Wasted", was originally conceived during the Drawn from Memory (2000) sessions.

Track listings

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UK CD1[4]

  1. "Gravity" – 4:39
  2. "The Shot's Still Ringing" – 3:39
  3. "Waterfall" – 5:04
  4. "Gravity" (video)

UK CD2[5]

  1. "Gravity" – 4:39
  2. "Too Many Times" – 3:59

UK limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl single[6]

A. "Gravity" – 4:39
B. "Wasted" – 4:24

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Reviews: Singles". Music Week. 21 August 2004. p. 21.
  2. ^ Talk (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Coldplay. Parlophone. 2005. R 6679, 00946 346924 7 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "The 25 Best Indie Songs of 2004". Radio X. 9 May 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ Gravity (UK CD1 liner notes). Embrace. Independiente. 2004. ISOM87MS.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Gravity (UK CD2 liner notes). Embrace. Independiente. 2004. ISOM87SMS.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Gravity (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Embrace. Independiente. 2005. ISOM87S.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  9. ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  10. ^ "British single certifications – Embrace – Gravity". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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