Tranquilize
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| Single by The Killers featuring Lou Reed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| from the album Sawdust | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Released | October 8, 2007 October 23, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Post-punk revival | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 3:45 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Island, Vertigo | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Producer | Flood, Alan Moulder | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The Killers singles chronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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"Tranquilize" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band, The Killers featuring Lou Reed. The song was written by Brandon Flowers and it is featured on the compilation album Sawdust.
The song was made available for download on iTunes from October 12, 2007. There was also a limited edition etched 7" vinyl of "Tranquilize" available from November 5, featuring a lyric from the song hand picked by Brandon Flowers etched onto one side. The song reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the Download chart. The track also won Best International Alternative/Indie Track at NME's first ever USA awards.
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Track listings
- iTunes Download
- "Tranquilize" (Featuring Lou Reed)
- Etched 7"
- "Tranquilize" (Featuring Lou Reed)
- Promo 7" with cardboard sleeve
- "Tranquilize" (Featuring Lou Reed)
Live Performances
In live performances Brandon Flowers changes the lyrics at the end from "with the Bushes and the bombs are tranquilized" to "with the vampires and the bombs are tranquilized"
Music video
The music video features Lou Reed and was released on the 29 October 2007 in the UK.
The video features Brandon Flowers wandering around an empty house. Somewhere in the house is Lou Reed, sitting at a piano. Flowers sings the song, including Reed's parts, making it look like he has been possessed. Intercut with this are shots of rest of the band in a darkly lit, red room, around a table, apparently performing a seance. The video ends with Flowers finding and pointing at Reed, singing his outro.
The video currently has over 3 million views on YouTube.
Chart positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart | 13 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 57 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 59 |
| UK Download Chart | 11 |
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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| 2005 | NME Awards | Best Indie/Alternative Track | Won |
| Best Video | Nominated |
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