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Kylie collaboration was 'always destined', says Snow Patrol frontman

Kylie collaboration was 'always destined', says Snow Patrol frontman

Summary

Snow Patrol's lead singer, Gary Lightbody, said their new song with Kylie Minogue was meant to be a collaboration from the start. He wrote the song thinking of Kylie, and after she agreed to sing on it, they released it as a single called "These Alarms." The band is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of their popular album Eyes Open.

Key Facts

  • Gary Lightbody wrote several songs hoping Kylie Minogue would sing one of them.
  • The band recorded one song themselves but kept calling it "Kylie" internally.
  • Kylie Minogue later added her vocals, completing the song.
  • "These Alarms" was released on July 1 as a Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue single.
  • Kylie recorded her vocals with her own producer and sent them to Snow Patrol.
  • Snow Patrol is celebrating 20 years since their big album Eyes Open came out in 2006.
  • Eyes Open includes well-known songs like "Chasing Cars" and "You're All I Have."
  • Lightbody said they are discussing possible future collaborations with Kylie and love working together.
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