Blind Leading the Blind (Mumford & Sons song)

"Blind Leading the Blind" is a song by English rock band Mumford & Sons. It was released as a single on 21 October 2019.[1] The song was written by Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane.

"Blind Leading the Blind"
Single by Mumford & Sons
Released21 October 2019
Genre
Length3:44
LabelUniversal Music
Songwriter(s)
Mumford & Sons singles chronology
"Woman"
(2019)		 "Blind Leading the Blind"
(2019)		 "Forever (Garage Version)"
(2020)

Background

The song had been bubbling over the previous year, infused with inspiration from the writing of American author John Steinbeck, who lead singer Marcus Mumford said he studied very closely. The song alludes to the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy and Mumford’s philanthropic efforts as an ambassador for War Child U.K. and Children in Conflict U.S.[2] Talking about the song Mumford said, "Blind Leading The Blind has been a song we've had up our sleeves for some time, which ended up being a catalytic song for much of our work on Delta, its themes and feelings, but that we never got round to finishing in time to put it on the original release. We're proud that we've finally finished it, as it feels like one of the most challenging songs, thematically, that we’ve put out there, both for ourselves and our audience. It feels it's becoming harder and harder to coerce yourself into a listening, present and unafraid disposition, but that’s the gauntlet we're throwing down for ourselves."[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Blind Leading the Blind" was first released onto YouTube on 6 December 2019.[4]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 13
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] 14
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] 12

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 21 October 2019 Digital download Universal Music

References
  1. "Blind Leading the Blind - Single by Mumford & Sons on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. "Mumford & Sons Want to Open Your Eyes on 'Blind Leading the Blind' Single". Billboard. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. "Mumford & Sons have dropped a brand new track, 'Blind Leading The Blind' | Dork". readdork.com. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. "Mumford & Sons - Blind Leading The Blind". YouTube. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Mumford & Sons – Blind Leading The Blind" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  6. "Mumford Sons Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  7. "Mumford Sons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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