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| artist = [[the Proclaimers]]
| album = [[Sunshine on Leith (album)|Sunshine on Leith]]
| released = August 1988 (UK) <br> June 1993 (US) <br> 2000 (re-release)
| studio = [[Chipping Norton Recording Studios|Chipping Norton]] ([[Oxfordshire]], England)
| recorded = 1988
| studio = [[Chipping Norton Recording Studios]], [[Oxfordshire]]<ref name=disc>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/Proclaimers-Im-Gonna-Be-500-Miles/release/3401467 |title= The Proclaimers – I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |website=[[Discogs]] |access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref>
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| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ygelsias |first1=Matthew |title=The Ultimate Nineties Alt-Rock Playlist |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2007/05/the-ultimate-nineties-alt-rock-playlist/40279/ |website=The Atlantic|date=21 May 2007 }}</ref>
*[[Celtic rock]]<ref name="Leeson">{{cite news |first1=Josh |last1=Leeson |title=The Proclaimers on how songs can carry you 500 miles and beyond |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6080768/more-than-500-miles-left-to-run-for-the-proclaimers/ |access-date=22 February 2020 |work=Newcastle Herald |date=20 April 2019}}</ref>
*[[folk rock]]<ref name="Leeson" />
}}
| length = 3:37
| label = [[Chrysalis Records|Chrysalis]]
| writer = {{flatlist|
* Charlie Reid
* Craig Reid
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| producer = [[Pete Wingfield]]
| prev_title = [[Make My Heart Fly]]
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"'''I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'''" is a song written and performed by Scottish duo [[the Proclaimers]], and first released in August 1988 by [[Chrysalis Records|Chrysalis]] as the lead single from their 1988second album, ''[[Sunshine on Leith (album)|Sunshine on Leith]]'' (1988). The song reached number 11 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] on its initial release and hastopped sincethe becomecharts theirof most popular song worldwide. It was a number one hit inAustralia, Iceland, then number one in Australia and New Zealand in early 1990.<ref name=graun>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/10/the-proclaimers-how-we-made-im-gonna-be-500-miles |title=The Proclaimers: how we made I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |last1=Simpson |first1=Dave|date=10 August 2015 |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref>
In 1993, following its appearance in the American film ''[[Benny & Joon]]'', the song was released in North America and many other countries around the world. It reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States in August 1993, as well as number eight on the ''Billboard'' [[Modern Rock Tracks]] chart and, number 25 on the ''Billboard'' [[Adult Contemporary (chart;<ref>{{Cite web )|Adult url=https://www.musicvf.com/The+Proclaimers.artContemporary]] |titlechart; = The Proclaimers Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts}}</ref> it also reachedand number four in Canada.<ref name="Benny and Joon" /> In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with English comedians [[Peter Kay]] and [[Matt Lucas (comedian)|Matt Lucas]] for the UK's [[Comic Relief]] charity telethon, scoring a number one hit in the UK and outperforming their original UK chart run.
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" has become a live staple at the Proclaimers' concerts. The duo played it at [[Edinburgh 50,000 – The Final Push]] at [[Murrayfield Stadium]] on 6 July 2005, the final concert of [[Live 8]], to symbolise the conclusion of "The Long Walk to Justice".
==Background==
The song was mainly written by Craigthe Reidduo in August 19871988 while waitingthey towere travelsitting toin a [[Hibernianflat Footballin Club]]Edinburgh waiting to play a matchgig in Aberdeen. Craig Reid has said that the band's earnings from the song are about five times more than the rest of their catalogue combined.<ref>{{cite nameweb |url=graunhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/10/the-proclaimers-how-we-made-im-gonna-be-500-miles |title=The Proclaimers: how we made I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |last1=Simpson |first1=Dave|date=10 August 2015 |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref>
==Critical reception==
The Stud Brothers from ''[[Melody Maker]]'' said, "The Proclaimers are a real pick-up, the sonic equivalent of a warm and welcome blanketbath. [...] Jolly good show chaps."<ref>{{cite magazine|author=The Stud Brothers|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51145015380/|title=Singles|magazine=[[Melody Maker]]|date=20 August 1988|page=32|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref> Pan-European magazine ''[[Music & Media]]'' wrote, "We have to get used to this, the acoustic Scottish duo being supported by a full line-up of instruments. Produced by [[Pete Wingfield]], this highly rhythmic pop song is a taster to the forthcoming LP, ''[[Sunshine on Leith (album)|Sunshine On Leith]]''."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=|last=|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1988/M&M-1988-09-03.pdf|title=Previews: Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|date=3 September 1988|page=13|accessdate=20 July 2022}}</ref> Jane Solanas from ''[[New Musical Express|NME]]'' commented, "This is a rousing, romantic ditty that is slightly less brain-torturing than '[[Letter from America (song)|Letter from America]]', but only just. It's real fairisle jumper, bushy beards, and beer in a tankard time. [[Acid House]] has not touched The Proclaimers."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jane|last=Solanas|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51151260721/|title=Singles|magazine=[[New Musical Express|NME]]|date=20 August 1988|page=16|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>
==Later success==
Originally recorded and released in 1988, the song's success was initially limited mostly to the United Kingdom and Australia. Later in 1993, it was included as one of the main themes of the 1993 American [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Benny & Joon]]'' starring [[Johnny Depp]] and [[Mary Stuart Masterson]]; subsequently, due to itsthe exposure duringit received through the film, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" reached the top 3three on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart during the summer of that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/benny-joon-original-motion/id327049562|title=Benny & Joon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Rachel Portman |access-date=23 November 2016 |publisher=itunes.apple.com}}</ref><ref name="Benny and Joon" >{{cite web |url=http://toponehitwonders.com/pop/im-gonna-be-500-miles-the-proclaimers/|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers|access-date=23 November 2016 |publisher=toponehitwonders.com|archive-date=29 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329030250/http://toponehitwonders.com/pop/im-gonna-be-500-miles-the-proclaimers/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Track listinglistings==▼
The song was also used during Matthew's flash mob proposal to April in "Readiness Is All", the ninth season episode of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s [[medical drama]] ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''. The song was heavily used in the [[CBS]] sitcom ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]''{{'}}s Season 2 Episode 17, "Arrivederci, Fiero". The song was stuck on repeat in the Fiero and was the only song Marshall could listen to on road-trips.
All tracks were written and composed by Charlie and Craig Reid, except where noted.▼
* '''7"-inch single'''▼
It is sung at the birthday party at the end of ''[[The Café (British TV series)|The Café]]'', Season 1, Episode 6, "Deal or No Deal".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2120563/?ref_=ttep_ep6 |title=Deal or No Deal |website=[[IMDb]] |access-date=30 September 2021}}</ref>
*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37▼
*# "Better Days" – 3:14▼
* '''12"-inch single'''▼
The song also appears in the Netflix series [[Derry Girls]], Season 2, Episode 6.
*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37▼
*# "Better Days" – 3:14▼
*# "Teardrops" – 2:33▼
* '''CD single'''▼
*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37▼
▲==Track listing==
*# "Better Days" – 3:14▼
▲All tracks written and composed by Charlie and Craig Reid, except where noted.
*# "Teardrops" – 2:33▼
*# "I Can't Be Myself" ([[Merle Haggard]]) – 2:30▼
▲*'''7" single'''
▲*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37
▲*# "Better Days" – 3:14
▲*'''12" single'''
▲*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37
▲*# "Better Days" – 3:14
▲*# "Teardrops" – 2:33
▲*'''CD single'''
▲*# "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – 3:37
▲*# "Better Days" – 3:14
▲*# "Teardrops" – 2:33
▲*# "I Can't Be Myself" ([[Merle Haggard]]) – 2:30
==Personnel==
* [[Craig Reid (musician)|Craig Reid]] – lead vocals, tambourine
* [[Charlie Reid (musician)|Charlie Reid]] – backing vocals, acoustic guitar
'''Additional personnel'''
* [[Jerry Donahue]] – electric guitar
* [[Pete Wingfield]] – keyboards
* Phil Cranham – bass guitar
* [[Dave Mattacks]] – drums
* Paul Robinson - drums
==Charts==
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|{{singlechartsingle chart |Canadaadultcontemporary |12 |chartid=2217 |access-date=8 May 2020}}
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|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles|Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1988/M&M-1988-10-08.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=5|issue=41|page=26|date=8 October 1988|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref>
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|Iceland ([[Music of Iceland|TonlistTónlist]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timarit.is/files/32429630.jpg |title=Tonlist Top 10 |publisher=DV |access-date=17 August 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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|{{singlechartsingle chart |Ireland2 |14 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be}}
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|{{singlechartsingle chart |Switzerland |36 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)}}
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|{{singlechartsingle chart |UK |11 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |date=19881001}}
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|US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1993-08-21/|title=Billboard Hot 100|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=21 August 1993|access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref>
|{{singlechart |Billboardhot100 |3 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)}}▼
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|US [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|Adult Contemporary]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/adult-contemporary/1993-08-07/|title=Adult Contemporary|magazine=Billboard|date=7 August 1993|url-access=subscription|access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref>
|{{singlechart |West Germany |40 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |songid=2673 |access-date=7 April 2020}}
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|US [[Modern Rock Tracks]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/1993-07-03/|title=Alternative Airplay|magazine=Billboard|date=3 July 1993|url-access=subscription|access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref>
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▲|{{singlechartsingle chart |Billboardhot100West Germany |340 |artist=The Proclaimers |song=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) |songid=2673 |access-date=7 April 2020}}
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|Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.aria.com.au/pagescharts/1989/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-50-singles-1989.htmchart|title=ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 50 Singles for 1989|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]]}}</ref>
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|Canada Top Singles (''RPM'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.2339&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.2339.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.2339|title=The RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1993|magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|publishervia=[[Library and Archives Canada]]|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref>
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|Canada Adult Contemporary (''RPM'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.2334&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.2334.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.2334|title=The RPM Top 100 A\C Tracks of 1993|magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|publishervia=[[Library and Archives Canada]]|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref>
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|artist=Proclaimers|title=I'm on My Way|award=Platinum|relyear=1988|certyear=1989|certref=<ref name="ARIA">{{cite Ryan|page=225}}</ref>|access-date=1 October 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|artist=The Proclaimers|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)|award=GoldPlatinum|id=769511770|type=single|relyear=1988|certyear=20182022|access-date=JulyOctober 2625, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|artist=The Proclaimers|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=1988|certyear=2019|access-date=23 September 2019}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Proclaimers|title=I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)|award=Platinum|number=2|type=single|relyear=2004|certyear=2022|id=3235-1498-1|access-date=28 January 2022}}
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| next_title = [[Life with You (song)|Life with You]]
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| title = (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles
| year = 2007
| next_title = [[Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode song)#The Saturdays coverversion|Just Can't Get Enough]]
| next_year = 2009
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In 2007, the Proclaimers re-recorded the song with [[Peter Kay]] and [[Matt Lucas (comedian)|Matt Lucas]] as their characters [[Brian Potter (character)|Brian Potter]] from ''[[Phoenix Nights]]'' and [[Lou and Andy|Andy Pipkin]] from ''[[Little Britain (sketch show)|Little Britain]]'' respectively. There is a slight change in the title of the song, with the parentheses placed around "(I'm Gonna Be)" rather than "(500 Miles)". The lyrics also include a change, with the words "roll 500 miles" replacing "walk 500 miles", because the characters Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin are both in wheelchairs. "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" was released as a [[charity single]] for [[Comic Relief (charity)|Comic Relief]] immediately following its performance on the ''Comic Relief 2007: The Big One'' television show on [[BBC1]] on 16 March 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stars unite for Comic Relief show |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6457201.stm |work=[[BBC News]] |date=17 March 2007 |access-date=18 January 2015}}</ref> It reached number 3 on the official [[UK Singles Chart]] on download sales alone, and one week later reached number 1, where it remained for three weeks. It sold 126,000 copies in its first week, making it the biggest -selling number one of the year up to that point.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Singles – 31.03.07: The Proclaimers |periodical=[[Music Week]] |publisher=[[UBM plc|UBM]] |location=London, England |date=31 March 2007}}</ref> Its sales were double that of the official Comic Relief single by [[Girls Aloud]] vs. [[Sugababes]], and their cover of [[Aerosmith]]'s "[[Walk This Way]]". The song ended 2007 as the year's 8th biggest-selling single in the UK.<ref name="2007Singles">{{cite journal |title=The 2007 Official Singles Chart |periodical=Music Week |publisher=UBM |location=London, England |page=11 |date=12 January 2008}}</ref> The song was popular in Ireland as well, and peaked at #7 in [[Irish Singles Chart]].
Kay also directed a video clip of the song featuring himself as Brian Potter, Lucas as Andy, [[David Walliams]] as Lou, The Proclaimers and an audience of celebrity guests, comprising [[Johnny Ball]], [[David Beckham]], [[David Bellamy]], [[Dusty Bin]], [[Tony Blackburn]], [[Stan Boardman]], [[Basil Brush]], [[Bob the Builder]], [[Holly Willoughby]], [[Bucks Fizz (band)|Bucks Fizz]], [[Cannon and Ball]], [[Bob Carolgees|Bob Carolgees & Spit the Dog]], [[Jasper Carrott]], [[Keith Chegwin]], [[Jimmy Cricket]], [[Tess Daly]], [[Bobby Davro]] (referred to in the lyrics), [[Carol Decker]], [[Sally Dynevor]], [[Lesley Garrett]], [[Andy Gray (footballer, born 1955)|Andy Gray]], [[Clare Grogan]], [[Paul Henry (actor)|Paul Henry]], [[Frazer Hines]], [[Siobhan Redmond]] (credited as "Her off ''[[Holby City]]''"), [[Elton John]], [[The Krankies]], [[Burt Kwouk]], [[Bonnie Langford]], [[Eddie Large]], [[Michael Le Vell]], [[Limahl]], [[Kenny Lynch]], [[Des Lynam]], [[Timmy Mallett]], [[Jennie McAlpine]], [[Amanda Mealing]], [[Terry Nutkins]], [[Bill Oddie]], [[Paul O'Grady]], [[Postman Pat]], [[Wendi Peters]], [[Robert Powell]], [[Rod, Jane and Freddy]], [[Rupert the Bear]], [[Showaddywaddy]], [[Status Quo (band)|Status Quo]], [[Frank Sidebottom]], [[Sonia (singer)|Sonia]], [[Kathy Staff]], [[Dennis Taylor]], [[David Tennant]], [[Willie Thorne]], [[Kate Thornton]], [[Dave Lee Travis]], [[Owen Newton]], [[Martin Tyler]], [[Roy Walker (comedian)|Roy Walker]], [[Louis Walsh]], [[Pete Waterman]], [[EltonLizzie WelsbyWebb]], [[June Whitfield]], and [[Gary Wilmot]], and [[Bob Wilson (footballer, born 1941)|Bob Wilson]].
[[Osama bin Laden]] (then still a fugitive terrorist), [[John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan|Lord Lucan]] (missing since 1974) and [[Shergar]] (a kidnapped race horseracehorse) are also falsely credited as appearing in the video.
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