 The song was released in June 1997 by Hut Recordings as the first single from the album, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and remaining in the chart for three months.Acclaimed in music publications, it was named "Rolling Stone" and "NME" Single of the Year for 1997, and is considered one of the defining songs of the Britpop era.The accompanying music video features lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft walking down a busy London pavement – in Hoxton Street, Hoxton – oblivious to what is going on around and refusing to change his stride or direction throughout.