I'm a Cuckoo
"I'm a Cuckoo" is Belle & Sebastian's second single from Dear Catastrophe Waitress, released on Rough Trade Records in 2004. The track was produced by Trevor Horn. B-side "Stop, Look and Listen" merges into "Passion Fruit" at the end of a song—an instrumental piece which was performed live prior to its release. The front cover features Shantha Roberts.
"I'm a Cuckoo" | ||||
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Single by Belle & Sebastian | ||||
from the album Dear Catastrophe Waitress | ||||
Released | 16 February 2004 | |||
Recorded | Sarm Hook End | |||
Genre | Indie pop | |||
Length | 5:26 | |||
Label | Rough Trade Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Richard Colburn, Mick Cooke, Chris Geddes, Stevie Jackson, Bobby Kildea, Sarah Martin (musician), Stuart Murdoch, Robert Chater, Darren Seltmann | |||
Producer(s) | Trevor Horn | |||
Belle & Sebastian singles chronology | ||||
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"I'm a Cuckoo" fared better on the UK Singles Chart than previous single "Step into My Office, Baby", reaching number 14. It is the only Belle & Sebastian song to chart in Spain, peaking at number 19, and was their final hit in Sweden, reaching number 59. A Japanese version of the song was released as a B-side to the Japanese version of Belle & Sebastian's subsequent EP, Books.
Critical reception
An AllMusic reviewer described the track as being "like the indie pop version of Thin Lizzy",[1] who are also mentioned in the lyrics.
Music video
The video for "I'm a Cuckoo" features Scottish Olympic 100m gold medallist Allan Wells as a running coach and lead singer, Stuart Murdoch, as an aspiring runner.
Track listing
CD
- "I'm a Cuckoo" (single edit) – 3:58
- "Stop, Look and Listen" – 7:05
- "I'm a Cuckoo (by The Avalanches)" – 3:59
- "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light" – 2:37
Also features "I'm a Cuckoo" CD-ROM video.
7" vinyl
- "I'm a Cuckoo" (single edit) – 3:58
- "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light" – 2:37
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[2] | 11 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[3] | 19 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[4] | 59 |
UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 14 |
UK Indie (OCC)[6] | 2 |
References
- allmusic ((( I'm a Cuckoo > Overview )))
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – I'm a Cuckoo" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – I'm a Cuckoo". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 December 2018.