The Shape I'm In (The Band song)
| "The Shape I'm In" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Time To Kill" |
"The Shape I'm In" is a song by The Band, first released on their 1970 album Stage Fright. It was written by Robbie Robertson, who did little to disguise the fact that the song's sense of dread and dissolution was about Richard Manuel, the song's principal singer.[1] It became a regular feature in their concert repertoire, appearing on their live albums Rock of Ages, Before the Flood, and The Last Waltz. Along with "The Weight," it is one of the Band's songs most performed by other artists.[2] It has been recorded by Bo Diddley, The Good Brothers, The Mekons, The Pointer Sisters, She & Him, and Marty Stuart.
It was also released as the b-side to their single "Time to Kill," and proved more popular than the hit side, recognized by Capitol Records in its promotion kit for the single.[3] The mix used for the single is disputed, as the Band had second thoughts about the work of initial engineer Todd Rundgren, and sent the tapes to be remixed by British engineer Glyn Johns. Most likely it was the Johns mixes used for both the album and the single.[4]
Chart performance
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Singles Chart[5] | 62 |
External links
References
- ^ Hoskyns, Barney. Rejected liner notes for 2000 Band remasters, retrieved 19-11-10
- ^ Lewis, D.L. The Band website, retrieved 19-11-10
- ^ Promotional poster by Capitol Records, retrieved 19-11-10
- ^ Hoskyns, Barney. Across the Great Divide: The Band and America. ISBN 142341442X, pp. 243-244.
- ^ Canadian RPM peak
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