
The Fratellis are a Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (born John Lawler), bass guitarist Barry Fratelli (born Barry Wallace), and drummer, backing vocalist, occasional guitarist and banjo player Mince Fratelli (born Gordon McRory). During live shows, they are assisted by pianist/rhythm guitarist, Will Foster. The group\'s debut album Costello Music was released on September 26, 2006 and debuted at a high #2 on the UK Album Charts and was also successful in the United States peaking at #48 on the Billboard 200. The album contained 2 UK Top 10 singles \"Chelsea Dagger\" and \"Whistle for the Choir\". It also contained 2 UK Top 40 hits \"Henrietta\" and \"Baby Fratelli\". It also produced other singles such as \"Flathead\" that made #67 on the UK Singles Charts and #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The band\'s second album Here We Stand was released on June 9, 2008 and peaked at #5 on the UK Album Charts and #80 on the Billboard 200. The album yielded 1 UK Top 40 song \"Mistress Mabel\" and another UK Top 100 single \"Look Out Sunshine!\" and contained a third single, \"A Heady Tale\" which failed to chart.
Background information
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Genres Alternative rock, indie rock, garage rock revival
Years active 2005–2009 (on hiatus)
Labels Island Records
Members
Jon Fratelli
Barry Fratelli
Mince Fratelli
\\\\\\\"Whistle for the Choir\\\\\\\" is a song by The Fratellis, and their third single. It was released on November 27, 2006 and reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart hence marking their second UK Top 10 single. The song was originally titled \\\\\\\'Knickers In A Handbag\\\\\\\' but was changed due to pressure from the label. The artwork points toward the old name by showing a girl on the cover handling a pair of knickers above a handbag.
Genre: Indie