She's a Windup
1977 single by Dr. Feelgood
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"She's a Windup" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. The track was recorded in 1977,[1] and appeared on Be Seeing You, an album by Dr. Feelgood that was released in September that year.[1]
| "She's a Windup" | ||||
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| Single by Dr. Feelgood | ||||
| from the album Be Seeing You | ||||
| B-side | "Hi-Rise" | |||
| Released | September 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, pub rock | |||
| Length | 2:01 | |||
| Label | United Artists Records - UP 36304 | |||
| Songwriters | Brilleaux, Martin, Mayo, Sparks | |||
| Producer | Nick Lowe | |||
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"She's a Windup" was also released as a single in the UK in September 1977. Written by all the band members,[2] and produced by Nick Lowe,[3] the song was Dr. Feelgood's second hit single.[4] The B-side of the record, "Hi-Rise", was penned solely by Gypie Mayo.[5]
It reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart, and spent five weeks in the listing.[4] A 12" single (12 UP 36304), issued at the same time as the 7" single, had an additional track on the B-side, a live version of "Homework".[5] The cover shown is the original 12", with a "rubber stamp" logo in the corner. The 7" was released in a plain sleeve.[6]
On 20 September 1977 Dr. Feelgood recorded a Peel Session on BBC Radio 1.[7] Their set list included "She's A Wind Up", along with "You Upset Me Baby", "Baby Jane" and "99.5".[7] A version of "She's A Wind Up" was also included in Dr. Feelgood's 1979 live album, As It Happens, and on a number of their compilation albums, such as Singles - The UA Years.[1]