Molly's Chambers
2003 single by Kings of Leon
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"Molly's Chambers" is the debut single by the American alternative rock band Kings of Leon, released in 2003 from their debut album Youth and Young Manhood.
| "Molly's Chambers" | ||||
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| Single by Kings of Leon | ||||
| from the album Youth and Young Manhood | ||||
| Released | August 11, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Country rock[1] | |||
| Length | 2:15 | |||
| Label | Handmedown | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Ethan Johns | |||
| Kings of Leon singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Molly's Chambers" on YouTube | ||||
This song has an alternate take known as "Molly's Hangover", which is slower until towards the end, and features a different style of back-up vocals and guitar solos.
Composition
The title is taken from a line in Thin Lizzy's version of the traditional Irish folk song "Whiskey in the Jar".[2] "Molly's chambers" is archaic slang for a brothel.
Track listings
CD digipack
- "Molly's Chambers"
- "Wasted Time"
- "Spiral Staircase"
CD single
- "Molly's Chambers"
- "Molly's Hangover"
- "Red Morning Light"
10" vinyl
Limited edition of 6,000 copies.
- "Molly's Chambers" – 2:15
- "Holy Roller Novocaine" (live at the Birmingham Academy June 27, 2003) – 3:50
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[3] | 24 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 23 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[5] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
