Getaway (Texas song)

2005 single by Texas

"Getaway"

Single by Texas
from the album  Red Book
B-side|

* "Like an Angel"
* "Say"

Released| 1 August 2005 (2005-08-01)[1]
Length| 3:55
Label| Mercury
Songwriter(s)|

* Johnny McElhone
* Sharleen Spiteri

Producer(s)| Johnny Mac
Texas singles chronology
| "I'll See It Through"
(2003)  | "Getaway"
(2005)  | "Can't Resist"
(2005)

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Getaway is a song by Scottish band Texas, released on 1 August 2005 as the first single from their seventh studio album, Red Book (2005). The song was successful, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the band's 12th top-10 single. "Getaway" also debuted at number six in Denmark, becoming the band's highest-charting single there, but it fell off the chart the next week. A free limited edition slip-case was made available by mail to house all three formats.

## Track listings

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UK CD1 and European CD single (9872944, 9873288)[2][3]

1. "Getaway" – 3:53
2. "Like an Angel" – 4:15

UK CD2 (9872946)[4]

1. "Getaway"
2. "Getaway" (acoustic)
3. "Say"

European enhanced CD single (9873290)[3]

1. "Getaway" – 3:55
2. "Getaway" (acoustic) – 3:51
3. "Say" – 3:43
4. "Black Eyed Boy" (live on Radio 2) – 3:26

UK DVD single (9872945)[5]

1. "Getaway" (video)
2. "Getaway" (audio)
3. "Black Eyed Boy" (live on Radio 2)
4. "Making of the Video"

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## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Getaway"  | Chart (2005)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 43
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[6] | 4
Denmark (Tracklisten)[7] | 6
France (SNEP)[8] | 59
Germany (GfK)[9] | 59
Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 34
Italy (FIMI)[11] | 33
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 97
Norway (VG-lista)[13] | 18
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[14] | 53
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 45
UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 6

### Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Getaway"  | Chart (2005)  | Position

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Russia Airplay (TopHit)[19] | 192

## References

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1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 30 July 2005. p. 37.
2. ^ Getaway (UK CD1 liner notes). Texas. Mercury Records. 2005. 9872944.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
3. ^ a b c "Texas – Getaway" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
4. ^ Getaway (UK CD2 liner notes). Texas. Mercury Records. 2005. 9872946.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
5. ^ Getaway (UK DVD single liner notes). Texas. Mercury Records. 2005. 9872945.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
6. ^ "Texas – Getaway" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
7. ^ "Texas – Getaway". Tracklisten. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
8. ^ "Texas – Getaway" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
9. ^ "Texas – Getaway" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
10. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Texas". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
11. ^ "Texas – Getaway". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
12. ^ "Texas – Getaway" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
13. ^ "Texas – Getaway". VG-lista. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
14. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Oct 13, 2005". TopHit. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
16. ^ "Texas – Getaway". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
17. ^ "Texas – Getaway". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
19. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2005". TopHit. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.

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Texas

* Sharleen Spiteri
* Ally McErlaine
* Johnny McElhone
* Eddie Campbell
* Tony McGovern
* Michael Bannister
* Ross McFarlane

Studio albums|

* Southside
* Mothers Heaven
* Ricks Road
* White on Blonde
* The Hush
* Careful What You Wish For
* Red Book
* The Conversation
* Jump on Board
* Hi

EPs|

* Everyday Now

Compilations|

* The Greatest Hits
* I Don't Want a Lover: The Collection
* The BBC Sessions
* Texas 25
* The Very Best of 1989–2023

Live albums|

* The BBC Sessions

Singles|

* "I Don't Want a Lover"
* "Thrill Has Gone"
* "Everyday Now"
* "Prayer for You"
* "Why Believe in You"
* "In My Heart"
* "Alone with You"
* "Tired of Being Alone"
* "So Called Friend"
* "You Owe It All to Me"
* "So in Love with You"
* "Say What You Want"
* "Halo"
* "Black Eyed Boy"
* "Put Your Arms Around Me"
* "Insane"
* "In Our Lifetime"
* "Summer Son"
* "When We Are Together"
* "In Demand"
* "Inner Smile"
* "Guitar Song"
* "Carnival Girl"
* "I'll See It Through"
* "Getaway"
* "Can't Resist"
* "Sleep"
* "The Conversation"
* "Start a Family"
* "Let's Work It Out"
* "Tell That Girl"
* "Hi"
* "Mr Haze"

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* Discography
* Sharleen Spiteri discography
* Red Sky July

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