I Will Cure You
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I Will Cure You is the only album by the comedian Vic Reeves
. It was released in 1991, produced by Steve Beresford, Andy Metcalfe and Philip Oakey
. It included the Number One single "Dizzy
" which was a collaboration with the The Wonder Stuff
.
Vic Reeves
James Roderick Moir , better known by the stage name Vic Reeves, is an English comedian, best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer . He is known for his surreal and non sequitur sense of humour....
. It was released in 1991, produced by Steve Beresford, Andy Metcalfe and Philip Oakey
Philip Oakey
Philip Oakey is an English composer, singer, songwriter and producer.He is best known as the lead singer, frontman and co-founder of the famous English synthpop band The Human League. He has also had an extensive solo music career and collaborated with numerous other artists and producers...
. It included the Number One single "Dizzy
Dizzy (song)
"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe which was a worldwide hit single in 1969.Written by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U.S...
" which was a collaboration with the The Wonder Stuff
The Wonder Stuff
The Wonder Stuff are a British alternative rock band, originally based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, in the Black Country, England.-Origins:...
.
Track listing
- "Big Night OutVic Reeves Big Night OutVic Reeves Big Night Out was a cult British comedy stage show and later TV series which ran on Channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a New Year special...
Theme" – 0:34 - "DizzyDizzy (song)"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe which was a worldwide hit single in 1969.Written by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U.S...
" (Featuring The Wonder StuffThe Wonder StuffThe Wonder Stuff are a British alternative rock band, originally based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, in the Black Country, England.-Origins:...
) – 3:17 - "I Remember Punk Rock" – 3:08
- "Black Night" (Originally by Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
) – 4:03 - "Meals on Wheels" – 2:45
- "Oh! Mr Songwriter" – 4:10
- "Born FreeBorn Free (song)"Born Free" is a popular song with music by John Barry, and lyrics by Don Black. It was written for the 1966 film of the same name and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song....
" – 4:57 - "Sing Hi! The New Romantic" – 2:53
- "Empty Kennel" – 2:34
- "Summer of '75" – 3:53
- "Oh! Mr Hairdresser" – 3:47
- "Abide with MeAbide With MeThe hymn tune most often used with this hymn is "Eventide" composed by William Henry Monk in 1861.Alternate tunes include:* "Abide with Me," Henry Lyte, 1847* "Morecambe", Frederick C...
" – 5:17
Trivia
- "Oh! Mr Hairdresser" makes reference to prog-rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman in the line "Oh! Mr keyboard wizard..."