Spit of You
| "Spit of You" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sam Fender | ||||
| from the album Seventeen Going Under | ||||
| Released | 27 September 2021 | |||
| Recorded | Grouse Lodge, Ireland | |||
| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter | Sam Fender | |||
| Producer | Bramwell Bronte | |||
| Sam Fender singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Spit of You" on YouTube | ||||
"Spit of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Sam Fender, released by Polydor Records on 27 September 2021 as the third single from his second studio album Seventeen Going Under (2021).
Its accompanying music video, directed by Philip Barantini, was released on 6 October 2021 and stars Fender alongside British actor Stephen Graham as his father. Barantini and Fender received Best Rock Video − UK award at the 2022 UK Music Video Awards for the video.
"Spit of You" peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background
Fender described the song in a press release as being "about boys and their dads". He went on to explain how his experiences with his own father inspired the song, particularly their shared struggle of being unable to communicate their emotions with each other. Fender also noted how their relationship has changed as he has gotten older, saying, "I see so much of myself in him", and "if anything, it's a declaration of love for him".[1]
Commercial performance
"Spit of You" peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Music video
An accompanying music video, directed by Philip Barantini, was released a week following the song on 6 October 2021. It stars British actor Stephen Graham as Fender's father. The music video follows their fluctuating relationship as they "watch TV, play pool and go on a camping trip together" before having a fierce argument and an eventual reconcilement.[3]
On 27 October 2022, it was the recipient of the "Best Rock Video − UK" award at the 2022 UK Music Video Awards, beating another of Fender's songs, "Getting Started", and songs by other nominees Foals, Florence + the Machine, Idles, and Muse.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Philip Barantini and Sam Fender for "Spit of You" | Best Rock Video − UK | Won | [4] |
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[2] | 41 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region(s) | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 27 September 2021 | Polydor |
References
- ↑ Lavin, Will (27 September 2021). "Listen to Sam Fender's stirring new single "Spit of You"". NME. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Sam Fender Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ↑ Skinner, Tom (6 October 2021). "Sam Fender shares poignant "Spit Of You" video starring Stephen Graham". NME. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- 1 2 Paine, Andre (27 October 2022). "UK Music Video Awards: Little Simz campaign honoured with more trophies". Music Week. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "British single certifications – Sam Fender – Spit Of You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 14 March 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Spit Of You Sam Fender in the "Search:" field.