Sexuality (Billy Bragg song)
"Sexuality" is the ninth track on Billy Bragg's 1991 album, Don't Try This at Home. The song was released as a single which reached #27 on the UK charts and #2 on the U.S. Alternative charts.
| "Sexuality" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Billy Bragg | |
| from the album Don't Try This at Home | |
| Released | September 17, 1991 |
| Genre | Folk rock |
| Length | 3:47 |
| Label | Elektra |
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr |
| Producer(s) | Grant Showbiz |
"Sexuality" is an anti-homophobia and generally sex-positive song. It was written by Bragg with Johnny Marr, who also plays guitar on the recording.
The music video, which was conceived and directed by comedian Phill Jupitus, features Kirsty MacColl singing backing vocals as well as Jupitus himself.[1] Jupitus has also performed, with Bragg, a parody version of this song named "Bestiality".[2]
Chart positions
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 27 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
References
- Duff, Oliver (14 November 2005). "Phill Jupitus: My Life In Media". The Independent. London. Retrieved 28 November 2010.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3UEWH8tqzc
- "Billy Bragg: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Billy Bragg Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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