“1973”
Single by James Blunt from the album All the Lost Souls
Released	July 23, 2007 (Digital download)
Format	Digital download, CD Single, 45 rpm
Genre	Folk rock, pop rock
Length	4:42
Label	Atlantic/Warner Music Group
Writer(s)	Mark Batson and James Blunt
Producer	Tom Rothrock
James Blunt singles chronology
"Wisemen" (2006) "1973" (2007) "Same Mistake" (2007)
Alternative cover
Maxi cover
Vinyl cover
Alternative cover
Promo cover

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Background

"1973" is written by Mark Batson and James Blunt. "He was trying to write an English singer-songwriter song, and I was trying the Dr. Dre end of the scale," says Blunt.^[1] The song was inspired by the club scene in Ibiza, where Blunt maintains a residence and enjoys the social scene.^[2] The song has been remixed by Pete Tong and Dave Spoon as part of their Ibiza 2007 Remix Project, and Tong started playing the remix in July 2007 when acting as DJ at Pacha, the Ibiza club that inspired the song and opened in 1973. Blunt was not born until 1974. Mark Batson is an American producer, arranger and songwriter. ... For the American Civil War general, see James G. Blunt. ... “Ebusus” redirects here. ... Pete Tong (born July 1960) is a British DJ who works for BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom. ... Pacha is one the worlds most celebrated clubbing franchises and has its home in Ibiza. ...

Blunt has stated in a radio interview with KISFM on 8 September 2007 that the girl from his lyrics "Simona" was indeed based on a real woman he had met at the club. is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Release

First performed by Blunt during his Fall 2006 North American tour, 1973 was released for radio play on July 23, 2007 to selected radio stations around the world. It was made available for download exclusively from the Verizon Wireless network in the United States on that date as well. ^[3] Starting on August 7, 2007, the song was made widely available for digital download. CD and vinyl recordings were released on September 3, 2007. is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

There are four covers for the single. The CD and 7-inch have James Blunt's name spelled out using photographs of various neon signs. Below his name is the title of the song overlaid on an adaptation of the cover for the All the Lost Souls album, using multiple photographs of Blunt as a background, this time through an amber filter; the photographs beneath the song title are highlighted. The CD+DVD cover is similar, but uses a different typeface for the title and is seen through a ruby-coloured filter. The promo version has Blunt's name spelled out with neon letters, and the title is on what appears to be a theatre marquee. The covers were designed by Bose Collins. It reached Number 1 in the UK and German airplay charts on 21 August 2007. is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

B-Sides

"Dear Katie" was written by Blunt's long-time keyboardist Paul Beard. It features vocals by Blunt and backing vocals and keyboards by Beard. Beard also mixed the song.

"So Happy" was written by Felix Howard and James Blunt. Howard has also collaborated on songs for other performers, including Sugababes. Sugababes are a BRIT Award-winning British pop group trio from London. ...

"Annie" is written by Blunt and Jimmy Hogarth. It is also a track on the album All the Lost Souls, and has been performed at concerts since October 2006. Blunt and Hogarth have collaborated on several songs in the past, including "So Long Jimmy" from the Back to Bedlam album. The B-side is an acoustic version of the song, performed by Blunt and Paul Beard. Back to Bedlam is the debut album from British singer-songwriter James Blunt, released by Custard Records in 2004. ...

Music video

The video, in which a modern-day Blunt strolls among '70s street scenes, reflects the song's nostalgic tone. "The '70s sound like they were a time of excess and great flamboyance," he says, "but a sense of fun as well."^[4] The video was shot in the Universal Backlots in Los Angeles. Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio in Universal City, California, and is the original Universal Studios theme park. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

CD Singles

CD1:
1. "1973"
2. "Dear Katie"

CD2:
1. "1973"
2. "Annie" [Live from The Garden Shed]
3. "So Happy" [Single Version]
4. "1973" [CD-Rom Video]

7’’:
A. "1973"
B. "So Happy"

Promo
1. "1973" (Radio Edit)

Reception

The song debuted at #10 on the UK Singles Chart, then peaked at #4, making it his third top 10 single and the fifth released single debuting in the UK Singles Chart. In Switzerland the song debuted at #1 making it his second top 10 hit. It also peaked at #1 in Venezuela. “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ...

In the U.S. the song made its first appearance on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles where it peaked at #2. It later debuted at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the release of the corresponding album. The song peaked at #77 on the Pop 100. The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Pop 100 is a songs chart created in February 2005 and released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. ...

From 86, the song made to jump at number 2 in Billboard's European Hot 100 Singles. It has become Blunt's first #1 on the United World Chart. Billboard can refer to: Billboard magazine Billboard (advertising) Billboard antenna In 3D computer graphics, to billboard is to rotate an object so that it faces the viewer. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the main singles chart used by Billboard magazine. ... The United World Chart is a worldwide chart issued every week by Media Traffic, using both sales (digital and physical) and airplay to determine the most popular albums and singles worldwide. ...

This song was #85 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007 and #7 on VH1E's Top 10 Biggest Hits Of 2007.^[5] MTV Networks Asia Pacific comprises three distinctly branded channels, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 in the asia pacific region reaching more than 300 million households. ...

Charts

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References

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External links

• "1973" music video with lyrics
• "1973" Review