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"Weak" is a song by British rock band Skunk Anansie, released as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Paranoid & Sunburnt (1995), on 15 January 1996. The song is one of Skunk Anansie's well known releases, and often a favourite at festivals.[citation needed] Skin performs a slower, more ballad-like version at many of her solo gigs. The song has also been covered by Rod Stewart on his 1998 album, When We Were the New Boys.
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| Single by Skunk Anansie | ||||
| from the album Paranoid & Sunburnt | ||||
| B-side | "Tour Hymn" | |||
| Released | 15 January 1996[1] | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | One Little Indian | |||
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Music video edit
The music video was directed by duo Hammer & Tongs. It is filmed primarily (with cutaways to third party views) from the point of view of a collapsed cameraman in what appears to be an airport hangar. The cameraman collapses behind a car which then drives off to show Skin and the band forming to perform for the offset camera. The recording is interrupted by a little boy who, after being pulled out of the way of the camera abruptly, decides to run off with it and the band gives chase after him.
Track listings edit
CD single – CD1
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weak" | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Selling Jesus" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Tour Hymn" | 3:18 |
CD single – CD2
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weak (Ackee And Saltfish Mix)" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Charity (Clit Pop Mix)" | 4:34 |
| 3. | "100 Ways To Be A Good Girl (Anti Matter Mix)" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Rise Up (Bonhamoon Mix)" | 5:00 |
Charts edit
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 36 |
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[3] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] | 35 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 31 |
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 21 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 20 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 13 January 1996. p. 31. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 6. 10 February 1996. p. 15. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (6.4. – 12.4. '96)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 3 April 1996. p. 60. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 17, 1996" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Skunk Anansie – Weak" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Skunk Anansie – Weak". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Skunk Anansie – Weak". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 October 2020.