"Moving" is a song by English rock band Supergrass from their eponymous third album (1999). Released as a single in September 1999, "Moving" reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Supergrass's last top-10 hit. In addition, it peaked at number 14 in Finland, where it is the band's sole top-20 hit, and number 81 in the Netherlands. The song later appeared on their greatest hits compilation Supergrass Is 10 (2004).
B-Side "You Too Can Play Alright" is an instructional demonstration on how to play "Alright" on the guitar using a replica backing track, in the style of tutorials included on cover-mounted CDs from guitar magazines of the era. It is not performed by Supergrass.
Music video Directed by Nick Gordon, the video, like the song, is intended to depict the tedium of touring. The passing of time is shown by the change of outfits the band are wearing, their slight changes in appearance, the selection of different hotel rooms they are seen in, and the assortment of hotel room keys displayed. Footage is sped up and slowed down, and scenes are rewound and repeated to add to the film's effect.
Track listings UK CD1 "Moving" "You Too Can Play Alright" "Pumping on Your Stereo" (CD ROM video)
UK CD2 and cassette single "Moving" "Believer" "Faraway" (acoustic version)
UK limited-edition 7-inch blue vinyl single A. "Moving" B. "Believer"
European CD single "Moving" "Believer" "Faraway" (acoustic version) "You Too Can Play Alright"
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the Supergrass album booklet.
Studios Recorded at Sawmills Studios (Golant, England) and Ridge Farm Studios (Rusper, England)
Personnel
Supergrass – writing, production Gaz Coombes – vocals, guitar Mick Quinn – bass, vocals Danny Goffey – drums, vocals Rob Coombes – writing, keyboards Satin Singh – extra percussion Gavyn Wright – strings Patrick Kiernan – violin Boguslaw Kostecki – violin Jackie Shave – violin Bill Benham – viola Andrew Parker – viola Martin Loveday – cello Frank Schaefer – cello John Cornfield – production, mixing
Charts Chart (1999)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)39Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)11
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom6 September 1999Parlophone13 September 19997-inch vinylUnited States5 September 2000Alternative radio
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