Pop Singer
1996 single by Rachel Stamp
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::summary 1996 single by Rachel Stamp ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Pop Singer |
| cover | Popsingermini.jpg |
| type | single |
| artist | Rachel Stamp |
| album | Fight the Force of Evil (unreleased album recorded for WEA) |
| B-side | Sluts & Sharks |
| released | February 26, 1996 (UK) |
| genre | Alternative rock, glam rock |
| length | 5:42 |
| label | WEA |
| writer | Rachel Stamp |
| producer | Dave Eringa & Rachel Stamp |
| next_title | Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic |
| next_year | 1996 |
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"Pop Singer" is the debut single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.
CD single and 7" Vinyl
Released February 26, 1996
(WEA036CD/WEA036)
Track listing
- Pop Singer
- Sluts & Sharks
Facts
- The band’s debut single through WEA Records
- Released on CD and Limited Edition Pink 7" Vinyl of 1000 copies
- The CD’s label has a special print, which makes it look glittery under the light
- The 7” features an extended intro to “Pop Singer”
- The 7" also has "Lick It Up Baby, Lick It Up" etched on to the center ring of Side A and "Christ On A Bike" on Side B!
"Pop Singer" Promo CD single
Released February 1996
(WEA036CDDJ)
Track listing
- Pop Singer (radio edit)
Facts
- The promo single features a radio edit of "Pop Singer" featuring a slightly different mix of the song as well as all of the swearing removed
- Received one airplay on Virgin Radio when Chris Evans mistook the single for a Spice Girls CD on his morning radio show
Promotional video
- The promotional video for "Pop Singer" was directed by Max and Dania and filmed in early 1996.
- The video was rarely played on TV and remains in the WEA vaults
- David Ryder-Prangley: "Pop Singer" was directed by MAX and DANIA who also made FIVE's 'everybody get up'. As far as i know this never got shown anywhere and features myself, will, cliff harris and mike rowe. i don't have a copy. i generally hate our videos..." (taken from a Rachel Stamp fansite interview, 2004)
References
References
- [https://www.angelfire.com/magic/rachelstampdisco/images/newvideo.html Rachel Stamp Videography]
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