Hello (The Cat Empire song)

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"Hello"
Hello - Single.JPG
Single by The Cat Empire
from the album The Cat Empire
B-side
  • "East"
  • "The Chariot"
Released2003
Recorded2003
Genre Ska, Jazz
Length3:44
Label EMI/Virgin
Songwriter(s) Felix Riebl
The Cat Empire singles chronology
"Hello"
(2003)
"Days Like These"
(2004)

"Hello" is a song by The Cat Empire. It was released in New Zealand in 2003 as the lead single from their debut studio album, The Cat Empire. It is credited as exposing the band to a more mainstream audience and allowing them to enhance their following. [1]

Contents

The song polled at number 6 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2003.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Felix Riebl.

NZ CD single (5539722)
No.TitleLength
1."Hello"3:44
2."East"3:53
3."The Chariot (live version)"7:41
4."Hello (extended version)"4:44
Total length:20:02
Australian promo CD single (PR344)
No.TitleLength
1."Hello"3:44
Total length:3:44

Other uses in media

Charts

Chart (2003-04)Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [4] 12

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References

  1. Official Website
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