"Graffiti on the Train" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the second track on their 2013 studio album of the same name and was released as the third single from the album on 13 May 2013.
Background and release Writing for "Graffiti on the Train" started when lead singer Kelly Jones thought children were trying to break into his house. When he caught them one time they explained to him they were trying to get to the railway behind his house to spray graffiti on a train. The idea that they were trying to spray a proposal message on one of the trains stuck with Jones and subsequently appeared in the song's lyrics.
Formats Promotional singles were made available which featured the song as well as the radio edit and the instrumental version and was released on 22 April 2013. The limited 10" vinyl edition with lyrics etched on Side B was available to pre-order on the band's website and was released on 13 May 2013.
The cover art for "Graffiti on the Train" was designed by Steve Goddard. The artwork was featured in Graffiti on the Train'''s album booklet.
Release history Region Date Type LabelUnited Kingdom22 April 2013Promo CDStylus RecordsStylus Records is under exclusive licence to Ignition Records Ltd. This is stated on Ignition Records' website and the credits on the back of the "Graffiti on the Train" vinyl.13 May 201310" vinyl
Music video The music video for "Graffiti on the Train" was directed by Jones and was shot at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. It features Stereophonics performing and is the first music video from Graffiti on the Train to only feature the band as the previous videos featured various other people. During the verses, handwriting of the lyrics appear as Jones sings them.
Live performances "Graffiti on the Train" made its live debut at Electric Brixton, London. Stereophonics held a March tour to support Graffiti on the Train'' and the title song was played at every venue. It has become a regular in their set list since its debut. During the band's summer festival run, they played "Graffiti on the Train" at these festivals, including Pinkpop Festival, T in the Park and the V Festival. The song was one of the 6 songs from the album played at Radio 2 in Concert.
Track listings
Personnel
Stereophonics Kelly Jones – lead vocals, guitar Richard Jones – bass guitar Adam Zindani – guitar, backing vocals Javier Weyler – drums
Additional Jim Lowe – keyboards, programming
Technical Production – Kelly Jones, Jime Lowe Mixing – Jones, Lowe Engineering – Lowe Mastering – Dick Beetham
Charts Chart (2013)PeakUK singles chart44UK Indie Chart7
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