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"One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III.[1][2] It originally appeared on his 1985 studio album I'm Alright,[3] and was included on his 2009 compilation album Essential Recordings: One Man Guy.[4]

Cover versions

His son, Rufus Wainwright recorded a cover version of "One Man Guy" for his 2001 album Poses.[5][6] The track features vocals by Teddy Thompson (whose father Richard Thompson produced the original recording by the senior Wainwright) and Wainwright's sister, Martha Wainwright.[7] Pitchfork's Joe Tangari described Wainwright's cover as "faithful and endearing" and said his performance "proves [he] has at least a touch of dad's folk roots in him."[8] The song also appears on Wainwright's 2014 album Rufus Wainwright: Live from the Artists Den.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Rufus Wainwright, 'One Man Guy'". Rolling Stone.
  2. ^ "How To Make The Whole World Sing: "One-Man Guy" « American Songwriter". 1 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Loudon Wainwright III: I'm Alright". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Essential Recordings: One Man Guy - Loudon Wainwright III - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "Poses - Rufus Wainwright - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "One Man Guy - Rufus Wainwright - Song Info - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  7. ^ Turrentine, Jeff (3 July 2001). "Looking for a Boy" – via Slate.
  8. ^ Tangari, Joe (October 7, 2001). "Rufus Wainwright: Poses". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  9. ^ "Live from the Artist's Den - Rufus Wainwright - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
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