Synopsis
The Fratellis perform "Whistle For The Choir" while moving through the darkened streets of Glasgow. The video places the band against familiar city-center surroundings, including Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street, using nighttime streetlights and urban backdrops to match the song's warm, wistful character. Rather than presenting a detailed storyline, it focuses on the band's presence and performance, giving the track an intimate late-night atmosphere grounded in their hometown.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was filmed in Glasgow city center, with Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street among the identifiable locations.
- "Whistle For The Choir" was released on November 27, 2006, as the third single from the Fratellis' debut album, "Costello Music."
- The single reached No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the Scottish Singles Sales Chart.
- The song's working title was "Knickers in a Handbag," a phrase taken from a line associated with Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. The single artwork preserved a visual reference to that earlier title.
- Tony Hoffer produced and mixed the recording. He had also worked on the Fratellis' debut album.
- The song later appeared in the American television series "Community" and in the 2021 film "The Suicide Squad," helping keep the track recognizable well beyond its original release.