I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun

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"I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun"
Song
B-side"School is Out"

"I'm Gonna Get Me A Gun" is a song that Cat Stevens composed and recorded in 1967, and was produced by Mike Hurst of Decca Records' recently added Deram Records. It was released as a 45 in the UK, reaching number 6 in the UK Singles Chart,[1] and was featured on U.S pressings of his debut album Matthew and Son.

Personnel

  • Cat Stevens - vocals
  • Alan Tew - orchestral arrangements

Subject

The song's protagonist is a young man who means to obtain a gun, out of frustration with his grinding, unfulfilling work and the lack of respect he apparently receives from his co-workers. The selection can be perceived as a kind of sequel to "Matthew and Son."[citation needed]

Charts

Song

Year Chart UK Chart Position
1967 UK Singles Chart[1] No. 6

References

  1. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 529. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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