Charity (song)
"Charity" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their third single in July 1995, and re-released in April 1996. The original release reached number 40 on the UK Singles Chart, but the re-release topped that effort, reaching number 20. In Iceland the song became the band's first of three number-one singles. When re-released, two new CDs were available. CD1 contained live versions of "I Can Dream" and "Punk by Numbers", and CD2 was featured live versions of tracks from Paranoid & Sunburnt.
| "Charity" | ||||
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| Single by Skunk Anansie | ||||
| from the album Paranoid & Sunburnt | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | September 1995 and April 1996 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
| Label | One Little Indian (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Skin, Len Arran | |||
| Producer(s) | Sylvia Massy. Skunk Anansie | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Re-Release Artwork (CD1) | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
 Re-Release Artwork (CD2) | ||||
Music video
The music video was directed by David Mould. Stills of the music video were used as covers for the single.
Track listing
Original release CD single
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Charity" | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Used" | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Killer's War" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Kept My Mouth Shut" | 3:38 |
Re-release CD Single - CD1
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Charity" | 4:36 |
| 2. | "I Can Dream Live" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Punk By Numbers (Live)" | 2:48 |
Re-release CD Single - CD2
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Charity (Live)" | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Here I Stand (Live) " | 5:33 |
| 3. | "It Takes Blood and Guts[1] (Live)" | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Intellectualise My Blackness (Live) " | 4:21 |
10" vinyl
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Charity" | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Used" | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Killer's War" | 4:00 |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[2] | 35 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 40 |
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[4] | 1 |
| Scotland (OCC)[5] | 19 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 20 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[7] | 19 |
References
- The actual title is "It Takes Blood And Guts To Be This Way But Im Still Just A Cliché" but has been shortened for display purposes.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (22.6. – 28.6. '96)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 22 June 1996. p. 26. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "Árslistinn 1996". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 2 January 1997. p. 25. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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