Electric Man
2000 song by Mansun
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"Electric Man" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham with co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The song was released as the second single in 2000 from the group's third album, Little Kix. The single disappointed commercially reaching the modest peak of #23 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
13 December 2000 (Japan)
| "Electric Man (EP 13)" | ||||
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| Single by Mansun | ||||
| from the album Little Kix | ||||
| B-side | I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Mix)" | |||
| Released | 6 November 2000 (UK) 13 December 2000 (Japan) | |||
| Recorded | 2000, Astoria on the River Thames | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, symphonic rock | |||
| Length | 5:21 4:18 (Single Edit) | |||
| Label | Parlophone (UK) Toshiba EMI (Japan) | |||
| Songwriter | Paul Draper | |||
| Producers | Hugh Padgham, Mike Hunter (co-producer) | |||
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The music video for "Electric Man" was directed by Grant Gee.
Draper largely disowned the song along with the majority of Mansun's third album. In the liner-notes to Legacy: The Best of Mansun, Draper remarks that the song was his attempt to 'lighten up' after the insular Six album: 'Where can we go next after Six? I Know! Vaudeville, The 50s, The Beach Boys....Morecambe and Wise?! This track is my homage to Eric and Ernie.'
Track listing
All tracks are written by Paul Draper; except where indicated.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Electric Man (Single Edit)" | 4:18 | |
| 2. | "The Drifters" | 4:33 | |
| 3. | "The Apartment" | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad | 4:11 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Electric Man (Album Version)" | 5:21 | |
| 2. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)" | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad | 6:37 |
| 3. | "Electric Man (Acoustic Version)" | 4:38 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Electric Man" | 5:21 | |
| 2. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)" | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad | 6:37 |
| 3. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Instrumental)" | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Electric Man (Single Edit)" | 4:18 | |
| 2. | "The Drifters" | 4:33 | |
| 3. | "The Apartment" | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Electric Man (Acoustic Version)" | 4:38 |
Personnel
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Chart positions
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[2] | 23 |
| Scottish Singles Chart[3] | 32 |