"Crash" is a song by British indie pop band the Primitives, written by band members Paul Court, Steve Dullaghan, and Tracy Cattell. The song was first recorded for the band's 1988 debut album, Lovely. It was released as a single in February 1988, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart, number three on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number two on the Swedish Singles Chart. Its UK success saw the group perform the song on the BBC's Top of the Pops.
In 1994, the song was featured on the Dumb & Dumber film soundtrack as "Crash (The '95 Mix)". This remix included additional guitars, percussion, organ, and backing vocals—none of which were performed by any of the Primitives.
Track listings UK 7-inch single A. "Crash" B. "I'll Stick with You"
UK 10-inch single A1. "Crash" – 2:32 B1. "I'll Stick with You" – 1:58 B2. "Crash" (live in studio) – 2:06
UK 12-inch single A1. "Crash" – 2:32 A2. "I'll Stick with You" – 2:34 B1. "Crash" (demo recorded October 1985) – 2:19 B2. "Things Get in Your Way" – 2:21
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1988)PeakpositionDenmark (Hitlisten)Danish Charts Archive. July 1988.16Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)18South Africa (Springbok Radio)15US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)3
Year-end charts Chart (1988)PositionUK Singles (OCC)94
Certifications
Cover versions Chloë version
"Crash" was covered by Australian singer-songwriter Chloë for her album Beyond Coming, and released as her second single on 5 September 2005. It peaked at No. 10 on the Australian Singles Chart.
The music video was directed by Mark Barold, and filmed at a Sushi Train restaurant. It depicts Chloë as a customer. Instead of sushi going around the conveyor belt there are objects like a drummer, some dancers, a fish and a pair of sumo wrestlers.
Track listing "Crash" – 3:16 "Crash" (Crackle N' Pop remix) – 7:03 "Stars" (Sterling remix) – 3:39
Charts Chart (2005)Peakposition
Matt Willis version
"Crash" was also covered by British singer-songwriter Matt Willis and released as a single on 16 April 2007. Willis rerecorded the song specially for the 2007 film Mr. Bean's Holiday, for which Rowan Atkinson appeared as his character in the music video along with Willis.
Track listing
Charts Chart (2007)Peakposition
Other artists PLASTICZOOMS featuring Alina Rin Belle & Sebastian covered the song for their 2012 album Late Night Tales: Belle & Sebastian Vol. II
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