O' Sailor

"O' Sailor" is a song written and performed by American singer Fiona Apple and recorded for her third studio album Extraordinary Machine (2005). On August 15, 2005, ahead of the album's release in early October, Epic Records made both "O' Sailor" and "Parting Gift" for streaming on Apple's website. The following day, the songs were released for digital download at the online iTunes Music Store. It was later released to US adult album alternative radio stations on September 12, 2005.^[2]

ReleasedAugust 16, 2005 (U.S.)

StudioPhantom Studios, LA and Stanley Recordings, Venice, CA

GenreArt rock^[1]

Length5:36

Quick facts Single by Fiona Apple, from the album Extraordinary Machine ...

"O' Sailor"
Single by Fiona Apple
from the album Extraordinary Machine
Released	August 16, 2005 (U.S.)
Studio	Phantom Studios, LA and Stanley Recordings, Venice, CA
Genre	Art rock[1]
Length	5:36
Label	Epic
Songwriter	Fiona Apple
Producers	Mike Elizondo Brian Kehew
Fiona Apple singles chronology
"Paper Bag" (2000) "O' Sailor" (2005) "Parting Gift" (2005)
Music video
"O' Sailor" on YouTube

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The single's video, directed by Floria Sigismondi, was filmed aboard the RMS Queen Mary and premiered on VH1 on November 7.^[3] It was nominated for eight Music Video Production Company Awards — in the categories of "Direction of a Female Artist", "Director of the Year", "Art Direction", "Cinematography", "Choreography", "Styling", "Hair" and "Make-Up"^[4] — and won two: "Direction of a Female Artist" and "Hair".^[5]