Английская Википедия:I'm a Cuckoo
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox song "I'm a Cuckoo" is the second single from Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian's sixth studio album, Dear Catastrophe Waitress (2003). Produced by Trevor Horn, the track was released as a single on 16 February 2004. B-side "Stop, Look and Listen" merges into "Passion Fruit" at the end of a song—an instrumental piece which was performed live prior to its release. The front cover features Shantha Roberts.
"I'm a Cuckoo" fared better on the UK Singles Chart than previous single "Step into My Office, Baby", reaching number 14. It is the only Belle & Sebastian song to chart in Spain, peaking at number 19, and was their most recent hit in Sweden, reaching number 59. A Japanese version of the song was released as a B-side to the Japanese version of Belle & Sebastian's subsequent EP, Books.
Critical reception
An AllMusic reviewer described the track as being "like the indie pop version of Thin Lizzy",[1] who are also mentioned in the lyrics.
Reviewing the remix, PopMatters said, "the Avalanches’ remake draws out a more organic side with casual wind instruments and warm percussion. The samples of hustling, bustling chit-chat strike a note of extroverted gregariousness that shy, retiring types like Belle and Sebastian sometimes need someone else to bring out of 'em."[2]
Music video
The video for "I'm a Cuckoo" features Scottish Olympic 100m gold medallist Allan Wells as a running coach and lead singer, Stuart Murdoch, as an aspiring runner.
Track listings
- "I'm a Cuckoo"
- "Stop, Look and Listen"
- "I'm a Cuckoo (by the Avalanches)"
- "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light"
- "I'm a Cuckoo" (video)
UK 7-inch single[6]
- "I'm a Cuckoo"
- "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light"
UK DVD single[7]
- "I'm a Cuckoo" (video)
- "Stop, Look and Listen" (video)
- "I'm a Cuckoo (by the Avalanches)" (audio)
- "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light" (audio)
Charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Шаблон:Abbr |
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United Kingdom | 16 February 2004 | Шаблон:Hlist | Rough Trade | [8] |
Japan | 25 February 2004 | CD | [9] |
References
External links
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- ↑ [[[:Шаблон:Allmusic]] allmusic ((( I'm a Cuckoo > Overview )))]
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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