"Fred Astaire" is a song recorded by Australian

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, from the band's debut self-titled studio album. Originally released as a

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promotional single in November 2012, "Fred Astaire" was released as the album's second Australian single (third overall) in January 2013. The song debuted and peaked at number 89 in Australia in February 2013. The song polled at number 48 in the

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. The song was released in North America in May 2013. At the

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Reception

Jason Grishkoff from Indie Shuffle said the song a "thoroughly fun indie pop single." Daniel Martin from NME called the song "Super-sickly indie pop".

Track listings

Digital single # "Fred Astaire" - 2:56 7" single # "Fred Astaire" # "John's Song"

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2012 songs 2013 singles San Cisco songs Songs written by Scarlett Stevens