"Beetlebum"
Single by Blur
from the album Blur
Released	20 January 1997
Format	7", CD
Recorded	1997
Genre	Indie rock
Length	5:05
Label	Food
Producer(s)	Stephen Street
Chart positions
#1 (UK Singles Chart) #3 (Finland) #35 (Australia) #39 (Sweden)
Blur singles chronology
"Charmless Man" (1996)	"Beetlebum" (1997)	"Song 2" (1997)

"Beetlebum" is a song by English band Blur and was released as the lead single from the band's eponymous fifth album, Blur. The single became Blur's second to reach the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart (after "Country House"). The song's title, "Beetlebum", is falsely said to be a stab at Liam Gallagher, lead singer of rival band Oasis, for his over-idolising of The Beatles. The song is also rumoured to be about heroin, which has led many to believe it is about Damon Albarn's ex-girlfriend and her battle with drugs and how it affected him, who at the time was also combating substance addictions. This is an album cover. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Blur are an English rock band. ... Blur is the fifth album by Blur, first release in 1997. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour (1967) as a 33 â…“ LP vinyl record A gramophone record (also phonograph record, or simply record) is an analogue sound recording medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed modulated spiral groove. ... The Compact Disc logo was inspired by that of the previous Compact Cassette. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Stephen Street is a music producer best known for his work with The Smiths in the 1980s and Blur in the 1990s. ... A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Blur are an English rock band. ... Charmless Man is a song by British band Blur and is the opening track to their fourth studio album, The Great Escape. ... Song 2 is a song and single by Blur. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... A musical ensemble is a group of two or more musicians who gather to perform music. ... Blur are an English rock band. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Blur is the fifth album by Blur, first release in 1997. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Country House is a song by the band Blur. ... William John Paul Gallagher (born September 21, 1972, Longsight, Manchester) is the lead vocalist for Britpop band Oasis. ... Oasis are a rock band originally formed in the Burnage area of Manchester, England. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Albarn performing at a Blur concert. ...

The band has also mentioned alternately in interviews, that musically the song was inspired by the song "All Together Now" by The Beatles, "Ain't Love Grand?" by The Opd (themselves named after a reference to The Beatles), and Guided By Voices. This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... // Overview Guided by Voices (often abbreviated as GBV) was an extremely prolific lo-fi/indie-rock band from Dayton, Ohio. ...

"Beetlebum" is very highly regarded by fans of Blur. In a vote on blurtalk.com, it was voted Blur's best single, far outpacing competitors such as "Coffee & TV", "The Universal", and "Popscene". The band also seems to consider the song one of their best, as it served as the opening track on Blur and Blur: The Best of. Coffee & TV is a song by Blur. ... The Universal is a song by the British band Blur released as a single in November 1995. ... Popscene is a song and single by Blur. ... Blur: The Best of is a greatest hits compilation by Blur released on CD, cassette tape, MiniDisc, double 12 vinyl record, DVD and VHS. The CD album includes 18 of Blurs 23 singles from 1990 to 2000. ...

Track listings

In the UK

• 7" FOOD89

1. "Beetlebum"
2. "Woodpigeon Song"

• CD1 CDFOOD89

1. "Beetlebum"
2. "All Your Life"
3. "A Spell (For Money)"

• CD2 CDFOODS89

1. "Beetlebum"
2. "Beetlebum" (Mario Caldato Jr. Mix)
3. "Woodpigeon Song"
4. "Dancehall"

In Japan/Australia

• CD TOCP-40021 released 16 January 1997 by Toshiba-EMI (Japan), CD 83576-2 by Capitol Records (Australia)

1. "Beetlebum"
2. "All Your Life"
3. "Woodpigeon Song"
4. "A Spell (For Money)"

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In the US

• Virgin Records Promo DPRO-12777

1. "Beetlebum" (radio edit) - 3:59
2. "Beetlebum" (album version) - 5:05
3. "Call Out Research Hook #1" (guitar)
4. "Call Out Research Hook #2" (vocal)

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Music video

Video screenshot

The single's video is relatively simple, comprising a performance of the song with computer generated 'zoom-outs' from the studio to show the Earth in the centre of kaleidoscopic patterns. Notably, in the video, Alex James' cigarette and Dave Rowntree's Coke can are censored, possibly intentionally. It was directed by Sophie Muller. Image File history File linksMetadata Beetlebum_2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Beetlebum_2. ... A frame from Bob Dylans Subterranean Homesick Blues video. ... Earth (often referred to as the Earth, or the earth) whose Latin name is Tellus (often incorrectly referred to as Terra, meaning soil) is the third planet in the solar system in terms of distance from the Sun, and the fifth largest. ... A toy kaleidoscope tube Pattern as seen through a kaleidoscope tube Pattern as seen through a kaleidoscope tube Pattern as seen through a kaleidoscope tube The kaleidoscope is a tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads or pebbles, or other small coloured objects. ... Alex James, 2003 James was part of The Idlers University Challenge team in 2005 Steven Alexander James (born on 21 November 1968 in Bournemouth, England), popularly known as Alex James, is the bass player in the band Blur, and one of the members of Fat Les. ... A lit cigarette will burn to ash on one end. ... Dave Rowntree (born David Rowntree on 8 May 1964, in Colchester, Essex, England) is best known as the drummer in the band Blur. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Sophie Muller (born January 31, 1962) is an accomplished music video director. ...