Mathematics (Cherry Ghost song)

2007 single by Cherry Ghost

"Mathematics"

Single by Cherry Ghost
from the album  Thirst for Romance
Released| 9 April 2007
Recorded| Ape Studios, Little Neston
Genre| Indie rock
Length| 3:58 (radio edit)
4:34 (album version)
Label| Heavenly Records
Songwriter(s)| Simon Aldred
Producer(s)| Simon Aldred, Dan Austin
Cherry Ghost singles chronology
|  | "Mathematics"
(2007)  | "People Help the People"
(2007)

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"Mathematics" is the debut single from Manchester band Cherry Ghost. It was released as a digital download on 26 March 2007 and on CD and 7" vinyl on 9 April 2007. It went to #57 on the UK singles chart. "Mathematics" acquired the title "song of the week" on BBC Radio 2 in early 2007, and Zane Lowe of BBC Radio 1 declared the song "the hottest record in the world" in February 2007. Jimi Goodwin of Doves plays bass and drums on the single. The B-side "Junebug" is a Sparklehorse cover.

The song's inspiration likely stemmed from songwriter Simon Aldred's Bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics from the University of Leeds.[1][2]

Two music videos were made for the song. The first, a self-produced video featuring a man in a bird costume, was posted in late 2006. The second, featuring Simon Aldred's family home movies, appeared on Heavenly Records' website in early 2008.

## Track listings

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All songs written by Simon Aldred except where noted.

Promo CD (HVN167CDRP):

* Released in March 2007

1. "Mathematics" (Edit) – 3:58
2. "Mathematics" (Album Version) – 4:34

CD (HVN167CD):

1. "Mathematics" – 4:34
2. "Throw Me to the Dogs" – 3:44
3. "I Need You" – 4:56

7" vinyl (HVN167):

1. "Mathematics" – 4:34
2. "Junebug" (Linkous) – 2:01

Digital download (UK iTunes only):

1. "Mathematics" – 4:34
2. "Throw Me to the Dogs" – 3:44

## References

[edit]

1. ^ Potton, Ed (11 August 2007). "The life of a Cherry Ghost". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
2. ^ Interview with Simon Aldred at independent.co.uk

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Cherry Ghost

* Simon Aldred
* Jim Rhodes
* Ben Parsons
* Phil Anderson
* Grenville Harrop
* Sarah Moxon
* Chloe Margetts

Studio albums|

* Thirst for Romance
* Beneath This Burning Shoreline
* Herd Runners

Singles|

* "Mathematics"
* "People Help the People"
* "4 AM"

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* MusicBrainz release group

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