Say Something, Say Anything

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"Say Something, Say Anything"
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Single by Blood Red Shoes
Released7 April 2008
Label V2 Records
Blood Red Shoes singles chronology
"You Bring Me Down"
(2008)
"Say Something, Say Anything"
(2008)
"This Is Not for You"
(2008)

"Say Something, Say Anything" is a single by the English alternative rock band, Blood Red Shoes, released on 7 April 2008. Upon release, the single reached #79 in the UK Singles Chart. [1] During the intro riff/chorus there is a use of poly-meter, with the guitar playing in four bars of 3/4 and the drums playing in three bars of 4/4 respectively. The single artwork was designed by band-member Laura-Mary Carter.

Contents

Track listing

7" #1

  1. "Say Something, Say Anything"
  2. "Waiting for Signs"

7" #2

  1. "Say Something, Say Anything"
  2. "Say Something, Say Anything" (Demo)

CD

  1. "Say Something, Say Anything"
  2. "Surf Song"
  3. "Try Harder" (Live)

Download

  1. "Say Something, Say Anything"
  2. "Say Something, Say Anything" (Live)

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