Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic
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Overview
Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic was the second single released by Rachel StampRachel Stamp
Rachel Stamp is a British rock band formed in London, England in 1994. Their debut album, Hymns For Strange Children was released in 2000, followed by Oceans of Venus two years later.-Biography:...
through WEA. It was released in August 1996 on three formats, CD Single, Limited Edition 12" vinyl
Gramophone record
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of 1000 copies and Cassette
Compact Cassette
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. A promotional video was also made to promote the release. The song is the only Rachel Stamp track to be released twice as a single, with a limited edition live version of the song being issued in 2000 during the band's "Hymns For Strange Children Tour" of the UK.
CD Single, 12" Vinyl and Cassette
Released 5 August 1996(WEA049CD/WEA049T/WEA049C 0630-14728-4)
Track listing
- Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic (single edit)
- Science Fiction
- n.a.u.s.e.a.
Facts
- The second single through WEA
- Released on CD, Cassette and a Limited Edition Numbered 12” Vinyl of 1000 copies
- "Science Fiction" was frequently used to open shows at early Rachel Stamp gigs
- The recording of "n.a.u.s.e.a." features Jon Lee of FeederFeeder-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
, on backing vocals - The tracks included on this single are also on the band's "Sweet ShopSweet Shop- Overview :Sweet Shop is a limited edition compilation of rare and unreleased recordings by London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in 2004 via Rachel Stamp's official website and sold at gigs around the UK...
" compilation including a full length version of "Hey Hey Michael..."
Promotional Video
- The promotional video for "Hey Hey Michael..." was directed by Chris Williams
- David Ryder-Prangley: “Hey Hey Michael...” was directed by CHRIS WILLIAMS and camerawork by some bloke who did the PRODIGY 'firestarter' video... i almost got blinded by an ultraviolet light in a bit that didn't make it to the final cut. got shown maybe once on mtv and on swedish tv. the guitars and bass we used in this video were stolen. they wouldn't let us have fire. i don't like it. (taken from a fansite interview, 2004) [1]
Live Version
To promote the forthcoming release of Rachel StampRachel Stamp
Rachel Stamp is a British rock band formed in London, England in 1994. Their debut album, Hymns For Strange Children was released in 2000, followed by Oceans of Venus two years later.-Biography:...
's live album, "Stampax
Stampax
Stampax is a live album by London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in 2000 on Cruisin' Records. The album was recorded during the band's UK tour in support of their debut album, Hymns For Strange Children- The Album :...
", the band released a limited edition CD single of "Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic", recorded live during their "Hymns For Strange Children Tour" of the UK in 2000. The single also featured two live recordings of "I Got The Worm" and "Spank" as B-Sides that were not included on the album.
Track listing
- Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic (live)
- I Got The Worm (live)
- Spank (live)
Facts
- "Hey Hey Michael..." is the only Rachel Stamp single to be released twice: initially as a studio recording with the WEA line-up and then as a live single featuring the current foursome
- Released as a limited edition CD single of 1000 copies
- Artwork and design by Michael Corran. The artwork has a similar design to the original single release of "Hey Hey Michael You're Really FantasticHey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic- Overview :Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic was the second single released by Rachel Stamp through WEA. It was released in August 1996 on three formats, CD Single, Limited Edition 12" vinyl of 1000 copies and Cassette. A promotional video was also made to promote the release...
". - All tracks were recorded live on the "Hymns For Strange Children Tour" of the UK in early 2000
- The recordings were mixed by Gareth Parton for this release. "Hey Hey Michael..." was remixed by Max Bisgrove for inclusion on the "StampaxStampaxStampax is a live album by London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in 2000 on Cruisin' Records. The album was recorded during the band's UK tour in support of their debut album, Hymns For Strange Children- The Album :...
" album.