Cannonball
About
‘Cannonball’ was chosen as the winners single of X-Factor for 2011, both finalists recorded a version of the song for release upon their victory on the competition. The song is a cover version of a Damien Rice song from his 2003 album entitled ‘O’, Damien’s version of the song was rereleased in September of 2011 and peaked at #13 in the UK charts. Statistically Little Mix’s version of “Cannonball” was the fastest selling single of the year 2011, but became the lowest selling X-Factor debut single since 2005.
Statistics
| Release Date: 11th December 2011 (Digital) 14th December 2011 (Physical) Entry Position: #01 | First Week Sales: 210,000 Total Sales: In excess of 250,000 Peak Position: #01 |
Covers & Tracklistings
01. Cannonball
02. Superbass (Live @ X-Factor)
03. E.T. (Live @ X-Factor)
04. Don’t Let Go (Love) (Live @ X-Factor)
Chart Runs
1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 21
1 – 3 – 6 – 15 – 30 – 49 – 68 – 89

Sound City Festival
Title: Cannonball



