Fred Astaire (song)

"Fred Astaire" is a song recorded by Australian indie pop band San Cisco, from the band's debut self-titled studio album. Originally released as a CD-R promotional single in November 2012, "Fred Astaire" was released as the album's second Australian single (third overall) in January 2013. The song debuted and peaked at number 89 in Australia in February 2013.

"Fred Astaire"
Single by San Cisco
from the album San Cisco
Released25 January 2013 (2013-01-25)[1]
StudioSing Sing Studios
Length2:56
LabelSan Cisco Music
Songwriter(s)Jordi Davieson * Josh Biondillo * Scarlett Stevens * Nick Gardner [2]
Producer(s)Steven Schram
San Cisco singles chronology
"Beach"
(2012)		 "Fred Astaire"
(2013)		 "Get Lucky"
(2013)
Music video
"Fred Astaire" on YouTube

The song polled at number 48 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.[3]

The song was released in North America in May 2013.[4]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, the Andrew Nowrojee directed video was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Video.[5]

Reception

Jason Grishkoff from Indie Shuffle said the song a "thoroughly fun indie pop single."[6] Daniel Martin from NME called the song "Super-sickly indie pop".[7]

Track listings

Digital single

  1. "Fred Astaire" - 2:56

7" single

  1. "Fred Astaire"
  2. "John's Song"

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 89
United Kingdom physical sales(OCC)[9] 90

References
  1. "Fred Astaire – Single by San Cisco on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. Lavergne, Max. "The Wrap Up | Hottest 100 - 2012". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. "new music// san cisco "Fred Astaire"". Slate the Disco. April 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  6. "San Cisco - Fred Astaire". Indie Shuffle. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. "Review San Cisco "Fred Astaire"". NME. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  8. "The ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 28 January 2013. pp. 2, 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  9. "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 09 June 2013 - 15 June 2013". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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