Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie
The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
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Notable Quotes
"It was essentially a session for other people and sometimes, that takes the pressure off because you're not thinking about how you're going to record it, or what it means to have that song become part of your life."
— Gary Lightbody , Celebrity
"It's the song that took us to the whole world."
— Gary Lightbody , Celebrity
"If you have to scrap an album after 30 years of being in a band, you might think, 'We might as well pack up and go home'."
— Gary Lightbody , Celebrity
Key People
Gary Lightbody is the frontman of the band Snow Patrol.
Jonny McDaid is a multi-instrumentalist in the band Snow Patrol and a collaborator with Ed Sheeran.
Jonny Quinn is the drummer of the band Snow Patrol.
Nathan Connolly is the guitarist of the band Snow Patrol.
Paul Wilson is the bassist of the band Snow Patrol.
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The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
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