Fred Come to Bed

"Fred Come to Bed" is a song recorded by German eurodance act E-Rotic. It was released in March 1995 as the second single from the album Sex Affairs. Written and composed by David Brandes and John O'Flynn, the song hit success in German-speaking countries where it was a top ten hit. In Germany, the song was ranked for 18 weeks and was a top three hit. In Switzerland, it hit number six and remained in the top 50 for 16 weeks. In Austria, it fell off the top 30 after 14 weeks and a peak at number five. In France and Belgium (Flanders), the song was a top 20 hit, and in December 1995 the song reached number 90 in the United Kingdom.

"Fred Come to Bed"
Single by E-Rotic
from the album Sex Affairs
B-side"Remix"
Released1 March 1995
Recorded1995
GenreEurodance
Length3:56
LabelBlow Up, STIP, No Limits, Dureco, Remixed, EMI
Songwriter(s)David Brandes, John O'Flynn
Producer(s)David Brandes, Felix J. Gauder, John O'Flynn
E-Rotic singles chronology
"Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex"
(1994)		 "Fred Come to Bed"
(1995)		 "Sex on the Phone"
(1995)

On 15 September 2006, Eurodance group Shanadoo released a cover version in the Japanese language under the title "My Samurai" (Germany), achieving moderate success in some European countries.

The fantasy remix is included in the Sex Affairs album. The song also appeared on E-Rotic's compilations Greatest Tits (The Best of) and Dancemania presents E-ROTIC Megamix.

Music video

The music video for "Fred Come to Bed" was directed by Zoran Bihac.[1]

Track listings
CD maxi - Europe
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (radio edit) — 3:56
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (extended version) — 5:14
  3. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Bed Fred remix) — 5:08
  4. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Groaning E-Rotic remix) — 4:54
  5. "Fred Come to Bed" (instrumental version) — 3:56
CD maxi - UK
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (radio edit) — 3:56
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (the techno remix) — 5:08
  3. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Groaning E-Rotic remix) — 4:54
  4. "Fred Come to Bed" (the fantasy remix) — 5:46
  5. "Fred Come to Bed" (the trance remix) — 5:07
12" maxi - Europe
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (extended version) — 5:14
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Bed Fred remix) — 5:08
  3. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Groaning E-rotic remix) — 4:54
12" maxi - UK
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (the techno remix) — 5:08
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (the Groaning E-Rotic remix) — 4:54
  3. "Fred Come to Bed" (the fantasy remix) — 5:46
  4. "Fred Come to Bed" (the trance remix) — 5:07
CD single - France
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (radio edit) — 3:56
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (extended version) — 5:14
CD single, 12" maxi - Remixes
  1. "Fred Come to Bed" (dance the Fred) — 5:46
  2. "Fred Come to Bed" (trance the Fred) — 5:07
  3. "Fred Come to Bed" (the original Fred) — 3:57

Credits
  • Cover artwork by I-D Büro
  • Illustration by Zoran
  • Produced by David Brandes, Domenico Livrano and Felix J. Gauder
  • Recorded and mixed at Bros Studios, Germany
  • Published by Cosima Music/Edition Birdie

Charts and certifications

References
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