Manchild (song)
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"Manchild" is a 1989 single recorded by Neneh Cherry, released as the second single from her debut album, Raw Like Sushi. The single was a top 10 success in the UK,[1] New Zealand,[2] and several European countries.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] "Manchild" did not chart in the US.
Lyrical content
The song's lyrics are "directed at a full-grown man who has a little more growing up to do".[10]
Music video
The video clip was produced by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. It shows Cherry on a virtual beach, while several other people can be seen in the background. Cherry's daughters, Naima and Tyson, and her step-son, Marlon Roudette, also appear in the video. The camera "slowly rocks back and forth" in line with the beat of the song.[10]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote about the song and its music video: "Nothing less than one of the most visually arresting video clips ever produced, illustrating one of 1989's truly great singles, an accusatory yet compassionate balladic broadside."[10] The music video was nominated for "Best Video" at the 1990 Brit Awards.
Track listing
"Manchild" was released on 3-inch CD single, 5-inch CD single, 7-inch vinyl (track list below), 12" maxi single and cassette single.
- "Manchild" – 3:52
- "Manchild (The Original Mix)" – 4:44
Chart performance
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 58 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] | 6 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[4] | 10 |
| France (SNEP)[12] | 41 |
| Germany (Media Control Charts)[5] | 2 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 12 |
| Netherlands (MegaCharts)[7] | 3 |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[2] | 4 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 7 |
| Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[9] | 4 |
| UK (Official Charts Company)[1] | 5 |
References
- ^ a b "Official Charts > Neneh Cherry". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "charts.org.nz > Neneh Cherry in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "austriancharts.at > Neneh Cherry in der Österreichischen Hitparade" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "Ultratop Vlaanderen > Neneh Cherry − Manchild" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Neneh Cherry – Manchild (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "The Irish Charts – All there is to know > Search results for 'Manchild'". Fireball Media. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "dutchcharts.nl > Neneh Cherry in Dutch Charts" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "swedishcharts.com > Neneh Cherry in Swedish Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b "hitparade.ch > Neneh Cherry – Manchild" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ a b c Neneh Cherry's 'Manchild' Tops Among Music Videos, Los Angeles Times, 19 November 1989
- ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 17 January 2014". Imgur.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "lescharts.com > Neneh Cherry dans les Charts Français" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
