Pop Singer
{{Short description|1996 single by Rachel Stamp}}
{{primary sources|date=December 2010}}
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| name = Pop Singer
| cover = Popsingermini.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Rachel Stamp
| album = Fight the Force of Evil (unreleased album recorded for WEA)
| B-side = Sluts & Sharks
| released = February 26, 1996 (UK)
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| genre = Alternative rock, glam rock
| length = 5:42
| label = WEA
| writer = Rachel Stamp
| producer = Dave Eringa & Rachel Stamp
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| next_title = Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic
| next_year = 1996
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{{Infobox song
| name = Pop Singer 7" Single
| cover = Popsinger7mini.jpg
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| artist = Rachel Stamp
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| released = February 26, 1996 (UK)
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| length = 5:43
| label = WEA
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{{Infobox song
| name = Pop Singer (radio edit) Promo CD
| cover = Popsingerpromomini.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Rachel Stamp
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| length = 2:50
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"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=
- Pop Singer
- 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 =
- 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)[https://www.angelfire.com/magic/rachelstampdisco/images/newvideo.html Rachel Stamp Videography]
References
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External links
- [http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=6153746435&oid=7211581132 Pop Singer Promo Video on Facebook]