Don't Give Up (Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush song)

"Don't Give Up" is a song written by English rock musician Peter Gabriel and recorded as a duet with Kate Bush for Gabriel's 1986 album So. The single version was released as the second single from the album in the UK in 1986 and fifth in the United States in 1987. It spent eleven weeks in the UK Top 75 chart in 1986, peaking at number nine.

Gabriel drew inspiration from Dorothea Lange's images such as this, her most famous: "Migrant Mother".

The song was inspired by the Depression-era photographs of Dorothea Lange, showing poverty-stricken Americans in dust bowl conditions. Gabriel saw Lange's images in a 1973 book titled In This Proud Land. He felt that a song based on this was wholly appropriate to difficult economic conditions in England under Margaret Thatcher.^[1] He composed lyrics within a situation about a man whose unemployment causes stress in his domestic relationship. The verses, sung by Gabriel, describe the man's feelings of isolation and despair; the choruses, sung by Bush, offer words of hope and encouragement.

Gabriel originally wrote the song from a reference point of American roots music and he approached country singer Dolly Parton to sing it with him. However, Parton turned it down, so his friend Kate Bush took her place.^[2]

Two videos were created for the song. The first, by Godley & Creme, consisted of a single take of the singers, as they sing, in an embrace, while the sun behind them enters total eclipse and re-emerges; the second, by Jim Blashfield, featured Gabriel and Bush's faces superimposed over film of a town and its people in disrepair.

Track listing

Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush version

All songs written by Peter Gabriel.

12" (UK)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Up"
2.	"In Your Eyes" (Special Mix)
3.	"This Is the picture"

12" (USA)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Up" (LP version)
2.	"Don't Give Up" (edit)
3.	"Curtains"

Limited Edition 7" poster sleeve
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Up"
2.	"In Your Eyes" (Special Mix)

Personnel

Manu Katché – drums, percussion
Tony Levin – bass
David Rhodes – guitars
Richard Tee – piano
Peter Gabriel – vocals, CMI, Prophet, Linn, piano
Simon Clark – chorus CS-80
Kate Bush – guest vocals

Chart positions

Chart	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)^[3]	5
Canadian Singles Chart	40
Dutch Single Top 100	5
German Singles Chart	27
Irish Singles Chart	4
New Zealand Singles Chart	16
Spain (Productores de Música de España)^[4]	13
UK Singles Chart	9
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart	72

Other versions

Alicia Keys and Bono version

"Don't Give Up (Africa)"

Single by Alicia Keys and Bono

Released

6 December 2005

Format

Digital download

Length

4:27

Writer(s)

Peter Gabriel

Producer(s)

Alicia Keys chronology

"Unbreakable"
(2005)

"Don't Give Up (Africa)"
(2005)

"Every Little Bit Hurts"
(2006)

"Don't Give Up" was recorded by American recording artist Alicia Keys and Irish musician Bono.^[5] Retitled "Don't Give Up (Africa)", the song was produced by Keys and Steve Lillywhite.^[6]^[7] On 6 December 2005 the song was released as a single exclusively on iTunes and a ringtone version was released by Cingular Wireless.^[6]^[8]^[9] The proceeds of the release went to the charity Keep a Child Alive, for which Keys is a spokesperson.^[8]

Keys commented that "I love this song. And I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life".^[10] Keys and Bono performed the song live at Keys' charity event the Black Ball, which raises money for the organization Keep A Child Alive.^[11] The pair performed the song also on The Oprah Winfrey Show in October 2006.^[12]

Track listing

Digital download^[13]
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Up (Africa)"	4:27

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Billboard Pop 100 Singles^[14]	79

Máire Brennan and Michael McDonald version

Máire Brennan included a version of this song as a bonus track on her 1999 album Whisper to the Wild Water. In this version Michael McDonald tells Máire not to give up.

Peter Gabriel and Paula Cole version

The song was included in Peter Gabriel's Secret World Live tour featuring singer Paula Cole. The DVD release of a performance in Italy in 1993 (released in 1994) included the duet.

Peter Gabriel and Ane Brun version

An all-orchestral recording featuring Ane Brun was released on Gabriel's New Blood album on 11 October 2011.

Shannon Noll and Natalie Bassingthwaighte version

"Don't Give Up"

Single by Shannon Noll & Natalie Bassingthwaighte

from the album Home: Songs of Hope & Journey

Released

9 December 2006

Format

CD single, download

Recorded

2006

Genre

Pop

Length

4:39

Label

Sony BMG

Writer(s)

Peter Gabriel

Shannon Noll singles chronology

"Lonely"
(2006)

"Don't Give Up"
(2006)

"Loud"
(2007)

Natalie Bassingthwaighte singles chronology

"Don't Give Up"
(2006)

"Alive"
(2008)

A cover version was recorded by Australian artist Shannon Noll and former Rogue Traders frontwoman Natalie Bassingthwaighte. It was produced by Michael "fingaz" Mugisha who also produced hits for Jessica Mauboy, Big Brovaz and recorded for the compilation Home: Songs of Hope & Journey. It was released as a charity single for the depression organisation beyondblue. It was the most added song to Australian radio in its first week.^[15] It made its debut at number seven on the Australian Singles Chart, and, in its second week, climbed to number two with a Platinum certification. The song was also performed live on the fifth season of Dancing With The Stars. The music video features Noll and Bassingthwaighte in the studio recording the single.

Noll and Bassingthwaighte
Chart (2006)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart^[16]	2
ARIA Australasian Singles Chart	1
Australian Airplay Chart	1

Willie Nelson & Sinéad O'Connor version

The song was included on Willie Nelson's Across the Borderline album, produced by Don Was, Paul Simon, and Roy Halee. Kate Bush's parts are sung by Sinéad O'Connor.

It was reported that funds raised by sales of the single were in excess of $300,000.

Track listing

"Don't Give Up"
"Don't Give Up" (Instrumental)

Other artists who have covered this song

"Don't Give Up"

Single by Shark and Co. & Cindy Wasserman

Released

4 November 2008

Format

CD single, download

Recorded

2008

Genre

Country, folk

Length

5:39

Label

Magnetic Memories Recording Co.

Writer(s)

Peter Gabriel

Producer(s)

John Would and Shark

Shark and Co. singles chronology

"Don't Give Up"
(2008)

"Don't Give Up EP"
(2009)

The Shadows did an instrumental of the song on the album "Simply Shadows" in 1987.
Gregorian and Sarah Brightman covered this song, and it is found in Brightman's "The Harem Tour" Limited Edition and Gregorian's "Masters of Chant" albums.
Jody Watley recorded the song for her Midnight Lounge album in 2001.
Saga frontman Michael Sadler duetted on the song with Alannah Myles. It was released as a b-side to Saga's 2001 single "Money Talks".
Show of Hands included a cover of this song on their album Covers
Xavier Naidoo covered the song on the Zwischenspiel/Alles für den Herrn album in 2002.
Take 6 recorded an A cappella version of the song on their album of covers "Beautiful World" in 2002.
Senegalese singer/guitarist Jimi Mbaye covered the song on his 2005 album "Yaye Digalma"
Tara MacLean covered the song on the Songs For Sunset album in 2006.
The songwriter/guitarist Shark from Wild Colonials and Dead Rock West singer Cindy Wasserman released the song in 2008. The proceeds of the record going to the charities Farm Aid and the Red Cross, to help the farmers affected by the floods of 2008. The sleeve design is an homage to the original Peter Gabriel / Kate Bush sleeve with similar typography.
The Feeling released a version of the song on the 2nd disc of the Deluxe version of their album Join With Us in 2008.
In November 2008, Tina Arena and former Tea Party frontman Jeff Martin performed a live cover of "Don't Give Up" during an episode of Australian quiz show RocKwiz.
In May 2009, a version by The Midway State featuring Lady Gaga appeared online. According to Lady Gaga the cover was done so "that young people would hear and learn something about Kate Bush." ^[17]
P!nk and John Legend cover the song for Herbie Hancock’s The Imagine Project.
Dutch singer Chielie(.nl) (uncredited) sang the Gabriel part on a cover of the song (Bush part sung by also uncredited unknown female singer - Chielie and she never met for the recording but did their work separately) produced at Flowerhouse Studios of Haarlem, Holland, on a CD called 'Duet for lovers' (90.807-2 UK), released 1994 by PMF Records.
Tarja Turunen covered the song, alongside Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes) on the European leg of her, What Lies Beneath Tour.
A version featuring Nicolai Dunger and Norwegian vocalist Silje Nergaard was included on "Reconnection", an album by Swedish guitarist/bassist Georg Wadenius, which was released in 2010.
David Archuleta covered the song (with Libbie Linton) on his 2012 album Begin.
Dr. Ring-Ding released a Rocksteady version of the song on his 2012 album Dr. Ring Ding Ska-Vaganza - Piping Hot, duetting with Skatalites singer Doreen Shaffer.

Usage in film and television

This song was used during the end credits of the Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie thriller The Bone Collector, based on the novel of the same name by Jeffery Deaver.
It was also used in the end of the NBC made-for-TV movie Perfect Body.
It was also used in the Miami Vice episode "Redemption in Blood" in which Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) recovers from a case of amnesia.
The song was used in the closing credits of the 1998 surfing movie In God's Hands.
It was also used in the Cold Case TV series episode no. 117.

References

↑ White, Timothy (September 1986). "Gabriel". Spin. 2 (6): 63. ISSN 0886-3032.
↑ "Kate Bush replaced Dolly Parton on 'Don't Give Up', Peter Gabriel says". Digital Spy. 19 Sep 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 50. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
↑ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
↑ Times staff writer (2 December 2005). "Bono, Keys will duet for charity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
1 2 http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/6849-alicia-keys-bono-collaborate-for-africa-single
↑ West, Dave (4 December 2005). "Bono and Keys record song for Africa charity". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
1 2 "Keys, Bono Team For Charity Song". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 30 November 2005. Retrieved 2014-11-29.
↑ "Multimedia News Release -- This Holiday Season, Get a Cingular Ringtone, Give Life". PR Newswire. 1 December 2005. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
↑ Associated Press (2 December 2005). "Alicia Keys, Bono to raise funds with AIDS song". Today.com.
↑ "Bono and Keys duet on Africa song". BBC News. 4 December 2005. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
↑ Serjeant, Jill (14 October 2006). "Bono launches US Red campaign for Aids in Africa". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
↑ "Don't Give Up (Africa) (Single Song)". U2 Wanderer.org. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alicia-keys-mn0000005307/awards
↑ SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT -- Australia -- CD Releases
↑ "Australian chart position". australian-charts. Retrieved 12 December 2006.
↑ Lady Gaga covers Kate Bush/Peter Gabriel with Canadian Rockers Spinner 23 June 2009

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Alicia Keys songs

Songs in A Minor	"Fallin'" "A Woman's Worth" "How Come You Don't Call Me" "Girlfriend"

The Diary of Alicia Keys	"You Don't Know My Name" "If I Ain't Got You" "Diary" "Karma" "If I Was Your Woman / Walk on By "

Unplugged	"Unbreakable" "Every Little Bit Hurts" "Wild Horses" "Love It or Leave It Alone / Welcome To Jamrock"

As I Am	"No One" "Like You'll Never See Me Again" "Teenage Love Affair" "Superwoman"

The Element of Freedom	"Doesn't Mean Anything" "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" "Put It in a Love Song" "Wait Til You See My Smile" "We're Almost There"

Girl on Fire	"Not Even the King" "Girl on Fire" "Brand New Me" "New Day" "Fire We Make" "Tears Always Win"

Here	"In Common" "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)"

As featured artist	"All of the Lights" "Brotha Part II" "Empire State of Mind" "Fireworks" "Gangsta Lovin'" "Ghetto Story Chapter 2" "I Will Pray (Pregherò)" "International Party" "Looking for Paradise" "New Day" "Say It's So" "What's Going On"

Other songs	"28 Thousand Days" "America The Beautiful" "Another Way to Die" "Back to Life" "Die Without You" "Don't Give Up (Africa)" "Everybody Hurts" "If This World Were Mine" "It's On Again" "Little Drummer Girl" "My Boo" "People Get Ready" "Rapture" "Someday We'll All Be Free" "Speechless" "We Are Here" "We Gotta Pray"

Book Category

Peter Gabriel

Studio albums	Peter Gabriel (Car) Peter Gabriel (Scratch) Peter Gabriel (Melt) Peter Gabriel (Security) So Us Up Scratch My Back New Blood And I'll Scratch Yours I/O

Live albums	Plays Live Plays Live Highlights Secret World Live Live Blood Back to Front: Live in London

Singles	"Solsbury Hill" "Modern Love" "D.I.Y." "Games Without Frontiers" "I Don't Remember" "No Self Control" "Biko" "Shock the Monkey" "I Have the Touch" "Wallflower / Kiss of Life" "I Don't Remember" (Live) "I Go Swimming" (Live) "Solsbury Hill (Live)" "Walk Through the Fire" "Sledgehammer" "Don't Give Up" "Big Time" "In Your Eyes" "Red Rain" "Biko" (Video Mix)/"No More Apartheid" "Shaking the Tree (with Youssou N'Dour) " Solsbury Hill (Re-release)" "Digging in the Dirt" "Steam" "Blood of Eden" "Kiss That Frog" "Lovetown" "Red Rain" (Live) "While the Earth Sleeps" "When You're Falling" "The Barry Williams Show" "More Than This" "Growing Up" "Darkness" "Burn You Up, Burn You Down" "Salala" "Whole Thing (Big Blue Ball)" "Burn You Up, Burn You Down" (Big Blue Ball Version) "Down to Earth" "The Book of Love" / "Not One of Us" "The Boy in the Bubble" / "Biko" "Flume" / "Come Talk to Me" "The Power of the Heart" / "Solsbury Hill" "Mirrorball" / "Mercy Street" "Listening Wind" / "I Don't Remember" "I'm Amazing"

Soundtracks	Birdy Passion OVO Long Walk Home

Compilations	Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats Revisited Hit

Concert tours	Car Tour (1977) Scratch Tour (1978) Melt Tour (1980) Security Tour (1982–1983) So Tour (1986–1987) Human Rights Now! Tour (1988–1990) Secret World Tour (1993–1994) Growing Up Tour (2002–2003) Still Growing Up Tour (2004) Warm Up Tour (2007) New Blood Tour (2010–2012) Back to Front Tour (2012–2014) Rock Paper Scissors North American Tour (2016)

Films	POV Secret World Live Growing Up Live Still Growing Up: Live & Unwrapped

Other	Genesis WOMAD Passion – Sources Xplora1: Peter Gabriel's Secret World Myst IV: Revelation Play: The Videos Big Blue Ball Real World Records

Peter Gabriel discography

Kate Bush

Studio albums

Compilations

The Whole Story

Box sets	The Single File This Woman's Work: Anthology 1978–1990

Live albums

Extended plays

Singles

"Wuthering Heights" "Moving" "Them Heavy People" "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" "Hammer Horror" "Wow" "Symphony in Blue" "Strange Phenomena" "Breathing" "Babooshka" "Army Dreamers" "December Will Be Magic Again" "Sat in Your Lap" "The Dreaming" "There Goes a Tenner" "Suspended in Gaffa" "Ne t'enfuis pas" "Night of the Swallow" "Running Up That Hill" "Cloudbusting" "Hounds of Love" "The Big Sky" "Don't Give Up" "Experiment IV" "The Sensual World" "This Woman's Work" "Love and Anger" "Rocket Man/Candle in the Wind" "Rubberband Girl" "Eat the Music" "Moments of Pleasure" "The Red Shoes" "The Man I Love" "And So Is Love" "King of the Mountain" "Deeper Understanding" "Wild Man" "And Dream of Sheep"

Other songs	"Lyra"

Video albums

Concert tours

List of tribute albums

Category

Shannon Noll

Discography

Studio albums	That's What I'm Talking About Lift Turn It Up

Compilation albums	No Turning Back: The Story So Far

Singles	"What About Me" "Drive" "Learn to Fly" "C'mon Aussie C'mon" "Shine" "Lift" "Now I Run" "Lonely" "Don't Give Up" "Loud" "In Pieces" "Everybody Needs a Little Help" "Summertime" "Switch Me On" "Spirit of the Anzacs"

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Commons

Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Studio albums	1000 Stars

Singles	"Don't Give Up" "Alive" "Someday Soon" "1000 Stars" "Love Like This"

Films	Prey

Television	Neighbours Izzy Hoyland So You Think You Can Dance Australia The X Factor Australia The X Factor New Zealand

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Category Commons

Ivor Novello Awards - Best Song Musically and Lyrically

1960s	She's Leaving Home (1968)

1970s	Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? (1970) Something (1971) Don't Let It Die (1972) Without You (1973) Daniel (1974) Streets of London* (1975) Don't Cry for Me Argentina (1978) Baker Street (1979)

1980s	The Logical Song (1980) Woman in Love (1981) Memory (1982) Have You Ever Been in Love (1983) Every Breath You Take (1984) Against All Odds (1985) Nikita (1986) Don't Give Up (1987) Something Inside So Strong (1988) They Dance Alone (1989)

1990s	The Living Years (1990) Sacrifice (1991) The Whole of the Moon (1992) Why (1993) If I Ever Lose My Faith in You (1994) Think Twice (1995) Common People (1996) Too Much Love Will Kill You (1997) Paranoid Android (1998) Believe (1999)

2000s	Strong (2000) Babylon (2001) Walk On (2002) The Other Side (2003) Leave Right Now (2004) Dry Your Eyes (2005) Suddenly I See (2006) Elusive (2007) Love Is a Losing Game (2008) One Day Like This (2009)

2010s	The Fear (2010) Becoming a Jackal (2011) The A Team (2012) Next to Me (2013) Strong (2014) Take Me to Church (2015) Wasn't Expecting That (2016)

*Awarded as The Best Song

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