Electric Man

"Electric Man" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham with co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The song was released as the second single in 2000 from the group's third album, Little Kix. The single disappointed commercially reaching the modest peak of #23 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

Not to be confused with Electric Man (Supernova song).
"Electric Man (EP 13)"
Single by Mansun
from the album Little Kix
B-sideI Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Mix)"
Released6 November 2000 (UK)
13 December 2000 (Japan)
Recorded2000, Astoria on the River Thames
Genrealternative rock, symphonic rock
Length5:21
4:18 (Single Edit)
LabelParlophone (UK)
Toshiba EMI (Japan)
Songwriter(s)Paul Draper
Producer(s)Hugh Padgham, Mike Hunter (Co-producer)
Mansun singles chronology
"I Can Only Disappoint U"
(2000)		 "Electric Man (EP 13)"
(2000)		 "Fool"
(2001)

The music video for "Electric Man" was directed by Grant Gee.

Draper largely disowned the song along with the majority of Mansun's third album. In the liner-notes to Legacy: The Best of Mansun, Draper remarks that the song was his attempt to 'lighten up' after the insular Six album: 'Where can we go next after Six? I Know! Vaudeville, The 50s, The Beach Boys....Morecambe and Wise?! This track is my homage to Eric and Ernie.'

Track listing

All tracks are written by Paul Draper; except where indicated.

UK CD one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Electric Man (Single Edit)" 4:18
2."The Drifters" 4:33
3."The Apartment"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad4:11
UK CD two (Includes a free poster)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Electric Man (Album Version)" 5:21
2."I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad6:37
3."Electric Man (Acoustic Version)" 4:38
UK 12" vinyl
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Electric Man" 5:21
2."I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad6:37
3."I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Instrumental)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad 
Japan CD EP
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Electric Man (Single Edit)" 4:18
2."The Drifters" 4:33
3."The Apartment"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad4:11
4."Electric Man (Acoustic Version)" 4:38

Personnel

Chart positions
Chart (2000) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[2] 23
Scottish Singles Chart[3] 32

References
  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  3. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 2000-11-12. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
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