(You're a) Strange Animal
| "(You're a) Strange Animal" | ||||
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| Single by Lawrence Gowan | ||||
| from the album Strange Animal | ||||
| Released | May 1985 | |||
| Studio | Startling Studios (Ascot, Berkshire, England) | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lawrence Gowan | |||
| Producer(s) | David Tickle | |||
| Lawrence Gowan singles chronology | ||||
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"(You're a) Strange Animal" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan. Released in May 1985 as the second single from his second studio album, Strange Animal, it reached number 15 in Canada.
Background
Gowan's inspiration came from the writings of Hermann Hesse and an interest pull that various individuals can have on life.[1]
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 15 |
Popular culture
The song is featured in the 2022 horror movie Nope. It serves as the theme song to a fictional sitcom titled Gordy's Home, which factors heavily into the plot. It can be heard in the film itself, and was also featured in viral marketing. A remix of the song by EDM musician Pogo is currently used as the theme song for the online comedy series Louder with Crowder.[3]
References
- ^ Retrospective Reviews: Gowan's 'Strange Animal' Vice
- ^ Canada Top Singles peaks RPM magazine
- ^ Jordan Peele Shared One Last Nope Easter Egg Vulture
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