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| "Never Change" | ||||
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| Single by Fightstar | ||||
| from the album Be Human | ||||
| Released | 20 July 2009 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Charlie Simpson, Alex Westaway, Dan Haigh, Omar Abidi | |||
| Producer(s) | Carl Bown, Fightstar | |||
| Fightstar singles chronology | ||||
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"Never Change" is the third single to be taken from Fightstar's third studio album, Be Human , and was released on 20 July 2009. [1]
CD: [2]
Digital Download
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Singles Chart [3] | 22 |
| UK Singles Chart | 132 |
| UK Rock Chart | 4 |
| UK Indie Chart | 11 |
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