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Pop Singer

1996 single by Rachel Stamp

1996 single by Rachel Stamp

FieldValue
namePop Singer
coverPopsingermini.jpg
typesingle
artistRachel Stamp
albumFight the Force of Evil (unreleased album recorded for WEA)
B-sideSluts & Sharks
releasedFebruary 26, 1996 (UK)
genreAlternative rock, glam rock
length5:42
labelWEA
writerRachel Stamp
producerDave Eringa & Rachel Stamp
next_titleHey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic
next_year1996

| B-side = Sluts & Sharks

"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

  1. Pop Singer
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. [https://www.angelfire.com/magic/rachelstampdisco/images/newvideo.html Rachel Stamp Videography]
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