Pop Singer
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1996 single by Rachel Stamp
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| "Pop Singer" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rachel Stamp | |
| from the 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 |
| Songwriter(s) | Rachel Stamp |
| Producer(s) | Dave Eringa & Rachel Stamp |
| Rachel Stamp singles chronology | |
| "Pop Singer 7" Single" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rachel Stamp | |
| Released | February 26, 1996 (UK) |
| Length | 5:43 |
| Label | WEA |
| "Pop Singer (radio edit) Promo CD" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rachel Stamp | |
| Length | 2:50 |
| Label | WEA |
"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
[edit ]Released February 26, 1996
(WEA036CD/WEA036)
Track listing
[edit ]- Pop Singer
- Sluts & Sharks
Facts
[edit ]- 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
[edit ]Released February 1996
(WEA036CDDJ)
Track listing
[edit ]- Pop Singer (radio edit)
Facts
[edit ]- 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
[edit ]- 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)[1]