Somewhere Only We Know
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This article is about the song by Keane. For the 2015 Chinese film, see Somewhere Only We Know (film).
"Somewhere Only We Know" is a song composed and performed by English alternative rock band Keane, officially released as the first single from their debut album, Hopes and Fears (2004). The single peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart during its first week of sales, becoming the band's signature song and biggest hit single to date.
Quick Facts Single by Keane, from the album Hopes and Fears ...
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Single by Keane | ||||
from the album Hopes and Fears | ||||
B-side | "Snowed Under" "Walnut Tree" | |||
Released | 16 February 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Studio | Heliocentric (Rye, East Sussex, England), Les Essarts (Normandy, France) | |||
Length | 3:57 | |||
Label | Island, Interscope | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, Richard Hughes | |||
Producer(s) | Andy Green, James Sanger, Keane | |||
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Official UK video | ||||
"Somewhere Only We Know" on YouTube | ||||
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In 2013, the song was covered by Lily Allen for a John Lewis Christmas advert; Allen's version reached number-one in the UK Singles Chart.