Space Cowboy (song)
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| "Space Cowboy" | ||||
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| Single by Jamiroquai | ||||
| from the album The Return of the Space Cowboy | ||||
| B-side | Journey to Arnhemland The Kids |
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| Released | 26 September 1994 (UK) 25 April 1995 (US) |
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| Format | CD, Cassette, 12" | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Funk, acid jazz, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 6:23 (album version) 3:39 (radio edit) |
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| Label | Sony Soho Square | |||
| Writer(s) | Jay Kay | |||
| Producer | Jason Kay | |||
| Jamiroquai singles chronology | ||||
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"Space Cowboy" is the lead single from British band Jamiroquai's second studio album, The Return of the Space Cowboy. The single reached #17 in the UK Singles Chart and was their first #1 on the U.S. Dance Chart.
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[edit] Background
Two very distinct versions of the song exist: One was recorded with Stuart Zender on bass, has a greater tempo, and uses a 'bass slap' technique during the chorus. This version is commonly known as the "Stoned Again Mix", even though it is the original version. The second version, the one that appears on the album is considerably different, with a lower tempo, and a completely dissimilar bassline. The bass on the album version was not played by Zender, but by an unknown artist only credited as "Mr. X" in the booklet. It was this song that earned Jason the "space cowboy" nickname in the British press. The U.S. version of the single contains remixes by David Morales. Most live versions of the song are very long, about 10–12 minutes, adding additional verses, and instrumental parts. While the album version utilizes no wind instruments, some live versions, such as the ones from the Travelling Without Moving era, or the High Times: Singles 1992-2006 era, do. The version of the song played live is the "Stoned Again Mix".
[edit] Tracklisting
- UK CD Single
- "Space Cowboy"
- "Journey To Arnhemland"
- "Kids"
- "Space Cowboy" (Demo Version)
- US CD Single
- "Radio Edit"
- "Classic Radio Remix"
- "Album Version"
- "Classic Club Remix"
- "Instrumental"
- "Babinstrumental"
[edit] Official Versions
- Album Version
- Stoned Again Mix
- Radio Edit
- Classic Club Remix
- Classic Radio Remix
- Babinstrumental
- Instrumental
- Mayhem & Musaphia Reconstruction Remix
- Demo Version
- Video Edit
[edit] Music video
A music video was shot for "Space Cowboy", using the "Stoned Again" Mix of the song. It was directed by Vaughan Arnell and mainly featured Jay Kay dancing around a blue room with multiple versions of him and the other band members appearing and disappearing. Occasional breaks show the band members against a blacklight with marijuana-leaf motifs. The video makes use of motion control photography to allow a seemingly-continuous shot as the camera pans around the room. The US video replaced the leaves with daisies, without Jay's consent. A video of the remix by David Morales also exists. "Space Cowboy" is a frequently covered song, with two notable cover versions; one by Jazzamor, and one by the band Jacarandaa.
[edit] References
| Preceded by "You" by Staxx of Joy featuring Carol Leeming |
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single July 8, 1995 |
Succeeded by "Scream" by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson |
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