Bumblebeee
2014 song performed by Kasabian
"Bumblebeee" (stylised as "bumblebeee") is a song by English rock band Kasabian - the second single from their fifth studio album, 48:13. The single was released on 3 August 2014 as the follow-up to 48:13's lead single, "eez-eh". It peaked at #165 on the UK Singles Chart. The b-side, "gelfling", is named after the characters from the film The Dark Crystal, and is an electronic track without any main vocals.
Composition
Sergio Pizzorno described the song as having a "Beastie Boys dub with a sort of Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine chorus". "bumblebee" was the first track to be written for 48:13.
It is one of the few tracks where Tom Meighan and Sergio Pizzorno share lead vocals, with the former singing the verses and the latter singing the chorus.
Promotion
"bumblebeee" was Kasabian's opening track during their set as headliners at Glastonbury 2014. The track has also been the opener for the majority of gigs for the 48:13 tour. The band has performed acoustic versions of "bumblebeee" on various occasions.
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