Just (song)

"Just" is a single by English alternative rock band Radiohead, released in 1995. It is the seventh track on their 1995 album The Bends. In 2007, the NME placed "Just" at number 34 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever. In 2008 it was included on the Radiohead: The Best Of collection. English producer Mark Ronson released a cover version in February 2008, the fourth single from his album Version.

"Just"
Single by Radiohead
from the album The Bends
Released	7 August 1995 (1995-08-07)
Recorded	1994
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	3:55
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Radiohead
Producer(s)	John Leckie
Radiohead singles chronology
"Fake Plastic Trees" (1995) "Just" (1995) "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" (1996)
Music video
"Just" on YouTube

Writing

Much of "Just" was written by guitarist Jonny Greenwood, who, according to singer Thom Yorke, "was trying to get as many chords as he could into a song".[1]

Music video

The "Just" music video was directed by Jamie Thraves, who adapted it from an idea he had for a short film. In the video, a man lies on the pavement without explaining why. The members of Radiohead watch from an apartment window. The man eventually reveals the reason to the bystanders, causing them to lie down next to him. The film took two days to shoot; the street scenes were filmed in London Liverpool Street, and the scenes of the band on a set.[2]

Track listing

CD 1

1. "Just" – 3:54
2. "Planet Telex" (Karma Sunra mix) – 5:23 (remix by U.N.K.L.E.)
3. "Killer Cars" (Mogadon version) – 3:50 (remix by John Leckie)[3]

CD 2

1. "Just" – 3:54
2. "Bones" (Live) – 3:14
3. "Planet Telex" (Live) – 4:07
4. "Anyone Can Play Guitar" (Live) – 3:40

Personnel

• Thom Yorke – vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
• Jonny Greenwood – electric guitar, Hammond organ
• Ed O'Brien – electric guitar
• Colin Greenwood – bass
• Philip Selway – drums

Mark Ronson version

"Just"
Single by Mark Ronson featuring Alex Greenwald
from the album Exit Music
Released	13 March 2006 (2006-03-13)[4]
Recorded	2004–2005, 2006
Length	5:21 3:51 (radio edit)
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Thom Yorke Jonny Greenwood Colin Greenwood Ed O'Brien Philip Selway
Producer(s)	Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson singles chronology
"Ooh Wee" (2003) "Just" (2006) "Stop Me" (2007)
Alex Greenwald singles chronology
"Just" (2006)

"Just (2008)"
Single by Mark Ronson featuring Phantom Planet
from the album Version
Released	18 February 2008 (2008-02-18) (re-released)[5][6]
Recorded	2006–2007
Genre	Funk rock[7]
Length	5:20
Label	Sony RCA
Songwriter(s)	Alex Greenwald Sam Farrar Darren Robinson Jeff Conrad
Producer(s)	Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson singles chronology
"Valerie" (2007) "Just (2008)" (2008) "Bang Bang Bang" (2010)
Phantom Planet singles chronology
"The Galleria" (2004) "Just" (2008) "Do the Panic" (2008)
Music video
"Just" on YouTube

English DJ and producer Mark Ronson released a cover version of the song in February 2008, the fourth single from his second album Version. The song had been released earlier under the compilation Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads (a Radiohead album tribute) but was never given much promotion by the label. The song quickly gained airplay, being featured on BBC Radio 1's "A-List". The version on Exit Music featured Alex Greenwald on vocals and Sam Farrar on bass, both of the band Phantom Planet, however, the single release credits the entire band.

The song played as the follow-up to "Valerie", which was still inside the UK top 20 upon the "Just" release. "Just" reached No. 31 after its release and fell to No. 36 a week later. A music video was made for the song. Directed by Jim Canty, it acted as a sequel to and paid homage to the earlier Radiohead video.

Other uses

Shortly after its release, MTV used the guitar melody as background music in commercials that listed specific show's sponsors.

Track listing

Digital download[4]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Just"	5:21
2.	"Just" (radio edit)	3:51

CD 1 88697271202 / download

1. "Just" (radio edit) – 3:51[6]
2. "Valerie" (SugaRush Beat Company remix) – 3:45

CD 2 88697272032 / download

1. "Just" (radio edit) – 3:15[8]
2. "Just" (DJ Premier's Justremixitmix) (featuring Blaq Poet) – 3:57
3. "Just" (The Go! Team remix) – 2:31
4. "Just" (The Loving Hand remix) – 6:12
5. "Just" (DJ Premier's Justremixitmix) (featuring Blaq Poet) (instrumental) – 3:57
6. "Just" (The Loving Hand remix) (instrumental) – 6:12

10" vinyl 88697271211

1. "Just" (radio edit)"
2. "Just" (DJ Premier's Justremixitmix) (featuring Blaq Poet)
3. "Just" (The Loving Hand remix)
4. "Just" (The Go! Team remix)

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[9]	36
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10]	48

Re-release featuring Phantom Planet

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[11]	23
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12]	31

References

1. Randall, Mac. "Radiohead's The Bends 20 Years Later: Reexamining a Modern Rock Masterpiece". Guitar World. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
2. Martoccio, Angie (13 March 2020). "'The Bends' at 25: Radiohead's 'Just' Video Director Looks Back". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
3. "Radiohead – Just single". Discogs. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
4. "Just (feat. Alex Greenwald) - Single by Mark Ranson". Apple Music.
5. "Just: Mark Ronson: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Retrieved 1 February 2009."Mark RONSON feat PHANTOM PLANET - Just". Retrieved 1 February 2009.
6. "Mark Ronson ft. Phantom Planet "Just" CD1". Discogs. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
7. Elingburg, Scott (17 April 2015). "'The Bends' and Its Cover Songs". PopMatters. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
8. "Mark Ronson ft. Phantom Planet"Just" CD2". Discogs. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
12. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

External links

• "Just" music video on YouTube