"1901" is a song by French indie pop band Phoenix. It was released on 23 February 2009 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009). It peaked at number 73 in Canada and number 84 in the United States, making "1901" the band's first song to chart there. It also reached number one on the US Alternative Songs chart. The song has been covered by English singer Birdy and also featured in the UK comedy series Friday Night Dinner.
1901 (song)
1901 (song)
Phoenix is a French indie rock band from Versailles, formed in 1995. Their line-up, which has remained unchanged since their formation, comprises Thomas Mars, Deck d'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz. Thomas Hedlund has been the band's session and live drummer since 2005.
Phoenix performing live in 2018. Left to right, foreground: Laurent Brancowitz, Thomas Mars, Deck d'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai
Phoenix performing at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, 2009.
Phoenix performing at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, 2013.
Phoenix performing at the Alexandra Palace in London, 2017.