Apple Eyes
"Apple Eyes" is a song by Australian band Swoop and was released in October 1995 as the third single from the group's second studio album The Woxo Principle. It was their most successful single, peaking at number 9 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The single was certified gold by ARIA[1] for shipments exceeding 35,000 copies.
| "Apple Eyes" | ||||
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| Single by Swoop | ||||
| from the album The Woxo Principle | ||||
| Released | 30 October 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Mushroom | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joshua Beagley, Roland Kapferer, Alexander Hewettson, Fiona Ta'akimoeaka | |||
| Swoop singles chronology | ||||
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At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996, the song was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Video.
Music video
The music video depicts the band playing on a black and white checkerboard hovering above an ocean in a surreal CGI landscape.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Apple Eyes" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Take It or Leave It" | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Am I Blind" | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Apple Eyes" (GT's Special mix for Josh) | 5:54 |
| 5. | "Apple Eyes" (GT's New Kind of Rhythm mix) | 6:35 |
| 6. | "Rock Dog" (radio edit) | 4:15 |
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[1] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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References
- "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996". The Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Archived from the original on 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- "Australian-charts.com – Swoop – Apple Eyes". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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