'Can't Speak French' is the third and final single to be uplifted from 4th studio album 'Tangled Up' and their 18th single in total.

This single was given a brand new radio edit for release, freshly remixed by Jeremy Wheatley, and is 45 seconds shorter than the album version. It is this radio edit that can be heard on the official music video.

The music video for 'Can't Speak French' is heavily inspired by Marie Antoinette, and aired on music channels from 13th February 2008. The video was filmed in January, just days after allegations regarding the infidelity of Cheryl's husband Ashley Cole, hit the tabloids.

The album version of the song was available to download as soon as the single started promotion, and thus contributed to 'Can't Speak French' charting weeks before the physical CDs were released. It is this album version that contributes to most of its success digitally, peaking at #11 on the iTunes Top Songs chart. The Radio Edit was released on 14th March 2008, but had little impact on iTunes, only making the lower regions of the iTunes Pop chart.

'Can't Speak French' was released on 2 CDs on 17th March 2008, its formats notably featuring a French version titled 'Je Ne Parle Pas Français', a tongue in cheek B Side 'Hoxton Heroes' and a cover of Robyn's #1 single 'With Every Heartbeat' performed on Radio 1's Live Lounge in 2007.

Despite peaking at #9, their joint lowest position with 'See The Day', it is actually their 8th best selling single, selling around 145,000 copies to date.

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UK Download Release Date: 19th November 2007 (Album Version), 14th March 2008 (Radio Edit)

UK Physical Release Date: 17th March 2008
 

1. Can't Speak French (Radio Edit) [3.19]
2. Hoxton Heroes [3.00]

 

 

 

 

1. Can't Speak French (Radio Edit) [3.19]
2. Je Ne Parle Pas Français [3.41]
3. Can't Speak French (Passions Mix) [6.09]
4. With Every Heartbeat (Radio 1 Live Lounge) [3.59]
5. Can't Speak French (Video)

 


 
1. Can't Speak French (Tony Lamezma Remix) [4.00]
2. Can't Speak French (Radio Edit) [3.19]


[Can't Speak French has spent 40 weeks in the UK Top 200 so far]
[Can't Speak French spent 15 weeks in the Irish Top 50]

* UK Radio Airplay Position: #05
* UK TV Airplay Position: #10
* iTunes Peak: #11
 

First Download Week Sales: 2,956 (#49)
Second Download Week Sales: 4,036 (#35)
First Combined Week Sales: 19,556 (#09)
Total Sales: 134,946 [up to 28/09/08]
2008 EOY Chart UK: TBA
Certificate = N/A
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| The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits  | Tangled Up | Out Of Control |
   

Singles:

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| Something Kinda Ooooh | I Think We're Alone Now | Walk This Way |
| Sexy! No No No... | Call The Shots | Can't Speak French | The Promise |