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*]<ref name="Leeson">{{cite news |first1=Josh |last1=Leeson |title=The Proclaimers on how songs can carry you 500 miles and beyond |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6080768/more-than-500-miles-left-to-run-for-the-proclaimers/ |access-date=22 February 2020 |work=Newcastle Herald |date=20 April 2019}}</ref> |
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"'''I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'''" is a song written and performed by Scottish duo ], and first released as the lead single from their 1988 album '']''. The song reached number 11 in the ] on its initial release and has since become their most popular song worldwide. It was a number one hit in Iceland, then number one in Australia and New Zealand in early 1990.<ref name=graun>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/10/the-proclaimers-how-we-made-im-gonna-be-500-miles |title=The Proclaimers: how we made I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |last1=Simpson |first1=Dave|date=10 August 2015 |website=] |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref> |
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"'''I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'''" is a song written and performed by Scottish duo ], and first released in August 1988 by ] as the lead single from their second album, '']'' (1988). The song reached number 11 in the ] on its initial release and topped the charts of Australia, Iceland, and New Zealand. |
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In 1993, following its appearance in the American film '']'', the song was released in North America and many other countries around the world. It reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States in August 1993, as well as number eight on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock chart and number 25 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart;<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.musicvf.com/The+Proclaimers.art |title = The Proclaimers Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts}}</ref> it also reached number four in Canada.<ref name="Benny and Joon" /> In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with English comedians ] and ] for the UK's ] charity telethon, scoring a number one hit in the UK and outperforming their original UK chart run. |
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In 1993, following its appearance in the American film '']'', the song was released in North America. It reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States in August 1993 as well as number eight on the ''Billboard'' ] chart, number 25 on the ''Billboard'' ] chart; and number four in Canada. In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with English comedians ] and ] for the UK's ] charity telethon, scoring a number one hit in the UK and outperforming their original UK chart run. |
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"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" has become a live staple at the Proclaimers' concerts. The duo played it at ] at ] on 6 July 2005, the final concert of ], to symbolise the conclusion of "The Long Walk to Justice". |
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"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" has become a live staple at the Proclaimers' concerts. The duo played it at ] at ] on 6 July 2005, the final concert of ], to symbolise the conclusion of "The Long Walk to Justice". |
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The song was mainly written by Craig Reid in August 1987 while waiting to travel to a ] match in Aberdeen. Reid has said that the band's earnings from the song are about five times the rest of their catalogue combined.<ref name=graun /> |
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The song was mainly written by the duo in 1988 while they were sitting in a flat in Edinburgh waiting to play a gig in Aberdeen. Craig Reid has said that the band's earnings from the song are about five times more than the rest of their catalogue combined.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/10/the-proclaimers-how-we-made-im-gonna-be-500-miles |title=The Proclaimers: how we made I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |last1=Simpson |first1=Dave|date=10 August 2015 |website=] |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref> |
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Pan-European magazine '']'' wrote, "We have to get used to this, the acoustic Scottish duo being supported by a full line-up of instruments. Produced by ], this highly rhythmic pop song is a taster to the forthcoming LP, '']''."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=|last=|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1988/M&M-1988-09-03.pdf|title=Previews: Singles|magazine=]|date=3 September 1988|page=13|accessdate=20 July 2022}}</ref> |
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The Stud Brothers from '']'' said, "The Proclaimers are a real pick-up, the sonic equivalent of a warm and welcome blanketbath. Jolly good show chaps."<ref>{{cite magazine|author=The Stud Brothers|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51145015380/|title=Singles|magazine=]|date=20 August 1988|page=32|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref> Pan-European magazine '']'' wrote, "We have to get used to this, the acoustic Scottish duo being supported by a full line-up of instruments. Produced by ], this highly rhythmic pop song is a taster to the forthcoming LP, '']''."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1988/M&M-1988-09-03.pdf|title=Previews: Singles|magazine=]|date=3 September 1988|page=13|accessdate=20 July 2022}}</ref> Jane Solanas from '']'' commented, "This is a rousing, romantic ditty that is slightly less brain-torturing than ']', but only just. It's real fairisle jumper, bushy beards, and beer in a tankard time. ] has not touched The Proclaimers."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jane|last=Solanas|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51151260721/|title=Singles|magazine=]|date=20 August 1988|page=16|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref> |
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Originally recorded and released in 1988, the song's success was initially limited mostly to the United Kingdom and Australia. Later in 1993, it was included as one of the main themes of the 1993 American ] film '']'' starring ] and ]; subsequently, due to its exposure through the film, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" reached the top 3 on the US ] chart during the summer of that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/benny-joon-original-motion/id327049562|title=Benny & Joon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Rachel Portman |access-date=23 November 2016 |publisher=itunes.apple.com}}</ref><ref name="Benny and Joon" >{{cite web |url=http://toponehitwonders.com/pop/im-gonna-be-500-miles-the-proclaimers/|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers|access-date=23 November 2016 |publisher=toponehitwonders.com}}</ref> |
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Originally recorded and released in 1988, the song's success was initially limited mostly to the United Kingdom and Australia. Later in 1993, it was included as one of the main themes of the 1993 American ] film '']'' starring ] and ]; subsequently, due to the exposure it received through the film, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" reached the top three on the US ] chart during the summer of that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/benny-joon-original-motion/id327049562|title=Benny & Joon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Rachel Portman |access-date=23 November 2016 |publisher=itunes.apple.com}}</ref><ref name="Benny and Joon" >{{cite web|url=http://toponehitwonders.com/pop/im-gonna-be-500-miles-the-proclaimers/|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers|access-date=23 November 2016|publisher=toponehitwonders.com|archive-date=29 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329030250/http://toponehitwonders.com/pop/im-gonna-be-500-miles-the-proclaimers/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The song was also used during Matthew's flash mob proposal to April in "Readiness Is All", the ninth season episode of ]'s ] '']''. The song was heavily used in the ] sitcom '']''{{'}}s Season 2 Episode 17, "Arrivederci, Fiero". The song was stuck on repeat in the Fiero and was the only song Marshall could listen to on road-trips. |
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It is sung at the birthday party at the end of '']'', Season 1, Episode 6, "Deal or No Deal".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2120563/?ref_=ttep_ep6 |title=Deal or No Deal |website=] |access-date=30 September 2021}}</ref> |
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In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with ] and ] as their characters ] from '']'' and ] from '']'' respectively. There is a slight change in the title of the song, with the parentheses placed around "(I'm Gonna Be)" rather than "(500 Miles)". The lyrics also include a change, with the words "roll 500 miles" replacing "walk 500 miles", because the characters Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin are both in wheelchairs. "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" was released as a ] for ] immediately following its performance on the ''Comic Relief 2007: The Big One'' television show on ] on 16 March 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stars unite for Comic Relief show |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6457201.stm |work=] |date=17 March 2007 |access-date=18 January 2015}}</ref> It reached number 3 on the official ] on download sales alone, and one week later reached number 1, where it remained for three weeks. It sold 126,000 copies in its first week, making it the biggest selling number one of the year up to that point.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Singles – 31.03.07: The Proclaimers |periodical=] |publisher=] |location=London, England |date=31 March 2007}}</ref> Its sales were double that of the official Comic Relief single by ] vs. ], and their cover of ]'s "]". The song ended 2007 as the year's 8th biggest-selling single in the UK.<ref name="2007Singles">{{cite journal |title=The 2007 Official Singles Chart |periodical=Music Week |publisher=UBM |location=London, England |page=11 |date=12 January 2008}}</ref> The song was popular in Ireland as well, and peaked at #7 in ]. |
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In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with ] and ] as their characters ] from '']'' and ] from '']'' respectively. There is a slight change in the title of the song, with the parentheses placed around "(I'm Gonna Be)" rather than "(500 Miles)". The lyrics also include a change, with the words "roll 500 miles" replacing "walk 500 miles", because the characters Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin are both in wheelchairs. "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" was released as a ] for ] immediately following its performance on the ''Comic Relief 2007: The Big One'' television show on ] on 16 March 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stars unite for Comic Relief show |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6457201.stm |work=] |date=17 March 2007 |access-date=18 January 2015}}</ref> It reached number 3 on the official ] on download sales alone, and one week later reached number 1, where it remained for three weeks. It sold 126,000 copies in its first week, making it the biggest-selling number one of the year up to that point.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Singles – 31.03.07: The Proclaimers |periodical=] |publisher=] |location=London, England |date=31 March 2007}}</ref> Its sales were double that of the official Comic Relief single by ] vs. ], and their cover of ]'s "]". The song ended 2007 as the year's 8th biggest-selling single in the UK.<ref name="2007Singles">{{cite journal |title=The 2007 Official Singles Chart |periodical=Music Week |publisher=UBM |location=London, England |page=11 |date=12 January 2008}}</ref> The song was popular in Ireland as well and peaked at #7 in ]. |
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Kay also directed a video clip of the song featuring himself as Brian Potter, Lucas as Andy, ] as Lou, The Proclaimers and an audience of celebrity guests, comprising ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] (referred to in the lyrics), ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] (credited as "Her off ]"), ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. |
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Kay also directed a video clip of the song featuring himself as Brian Potter, Lucas as Andy, ] as Lou, The Proclaimers and an audience of celebrity guests, comprising ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] (referred to in the lyrics), ], ], ], ], ], ], ] (credited as "Her off '']''"), ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. |
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"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" has become a live staple at the Proclaimers' concerts. The duo played it at Edinburgh 50,000 – The Final Push at Murrayfield Stadium on 6 July 2005, the final concert of Live 8, to symbolise the conclusion of "The Long Walk to Justice".
The song was mainly written by the duo in 1988 while they were sitting in a flat in Edinburgh waiting to play a gig in Aberdeen. Craig Reid has said that the band's earnings from the song are about five times more than the rest of their catalogue combined.
Originally recorded and released in 1988, the song's success was initially limited mostly to the United Kingdom and Australia. Later in 1993, it was included as one of the main themes of the 1993 American romantic comedy film Benny & Joon starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson; subsequently, due to the exposure it received through the film, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" reached the top three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart during the summer of that year.
All tracks were written and composed by Charlie and Craig Reid, except where noted.
The enhanced CD and DVD also featured the promotional video for the song and a photo gallery.
