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2018 EP by Dave Grohl From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Play is a 23-minute instrumental composition composed and performed by Dave Grohl and released in 2018.
Play | |
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EP by | |
Released | August 10, 2018 |
Genre | Progressive rock, alternative rock, progressive metal |
Length | 23:00 |
Label | Roswell, RCA |
Producer | Dave Grohl |
Music video | |
"Play" on YouTube |
Dave Grohl stated that he was inspired by his daughters' music lessons to undertake one of the most challenging projects of his career.[1] As the front man of rock band Foo Fighters, Grohl found some time during their world tour for their Concrete and Gold album to write and record the 23-minute instrumental.[1] Grohl stated that he was inspired by watching children at music classes, including his daughters, rehearsing songs over and over again to play them perfectly.[1] Grohl also created a two part documentary that includes him performing seven different versions of "Play" and interviewing young students at the Join the Band music school near his home in Los Angeles.[1] Grohl plays all of the instruments on the 23-minute "Play".[2] However, when he debuted the song live he recruited members from another of his side projects, Them Crooked Vultures and also the band Jane's Addiction.[2][3] They debuted it live on December 8, 2018 at The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam in Asheville.[3]
Singles charts
Chart (2018) | Position |
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UK Physical Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] | 1 |
UK Vinyl Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] | 1 |
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[6] | 33 |
Album charts
Chart (2018) | Position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 66 |
US Billboard 200[8] | 124 |
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[9] | 7 |
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[11] | 15 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 21 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 6 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 10 |
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[15] | 9 |
Chart (2018) | Position |
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UK Vinyl Singles (Official Charts Company)[16] | 19 |
Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank |
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2019 | The Guardian | United Kingdom | Dave Grohl's Landmark Songs[17] | N/A |
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