Released in April 2004 via Rough Trade Records, For Lovers served as the debut single for English musician Peter Wolfe, aka Wolfman, while featuring Pete Doherty on vocals. The track became a notable indie success, peaking at No 7 on the Official UK Singles Chart.
Originally composed by Wolfman in a Paddington area pub during the late 1990s following his divorce, the song first existed as a demo recorded with his school friend, Julian Taylor. The 2004 single was produced by Jake Fior and Frank Pharaoh. While Doherty provided vocals, he also contributed to the lyrics, notably adding the line regarding the "jailer rattling the key."
The single is also notable for its B-side, "Back from the Dead," which features Carl Barat on guitar, and its distinctive cover art designed by artist Hannah Bays. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998/00/00 | Soon after his divorce, Peter Wolfe (aks Wolfman), writes "For Lovers" in a bar overlooking London's Paddington station. Wolfman will record a demo with his friend and collaborator, Julian Taylor, on a four-track recorder in a Highgate apartment. | Paddington Station | London | ||||
| 2004/00/00 | Hannah Bays | Artist | Hannah Bays creates the cover art "For Lovers", a song by Wolfman, featuring Pete Doherty. | ||||
| 2004/04/12 | "Back from the Dead" by Jake Flor and Pete Doherty is released a the B-side of "For Lovers" single. Carl Barat is credited as composer, lyricist, vocals and guitar work. | ||||||
| 2004/04/12 | Pete Doherty | Songwriter, Singer | "For Lovers" a song by Wolfman, featuring Pete Doherty, is released as single via the record label Rough Trade. The single will spend a total of 11 weeks on the UK charts. | ||||
| 2004/04/23 | Based on sales of downloads, CDs, vinyl and other formats, across a seven day period, "For Lovers" by Wolfman, featuring Pete Doherty, takes the No 1 spot on the Official Independent Singles Chart for the week of April 17th to April 23rd. | ||||||
| 2005/00/00 | "For Lovers" is nominated for nominated for a prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. Songwriters include Peter Wolfe, Julian Taylor, Pete Doherty, Matt White, Maff Scott and Ned Scott. |
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