"I Wrote the Book" is a song performed by American recording artist Beth Ditto

Beth Ditto

Mary Beth Patterson, known by her stage name Beth Ditto , is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for her work with the indie rock band Gossip.-Personal life:...

. Produced by James Ford

James Ford (musician)

James Ford is an English musical composer, record producer and musician.-Biography:Ford was a founding member of the group Simian and currently a member of their spin-off duo Simian Mobile Disco...

 and Jas Shaw of Simian Mobile Disco

Simian Mobile Disco

Simian Mobile Disco are a United Kingdom-based production and remix team formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production...

, the song was released as the first single from the Beth Ditto EP.

Music video

The music video for the song was uploaded to Ditto's official YouTube account on February 19, 2011, and contains several references to Madonna

Madonna (entertainer)

Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...

 videos of the 1990s, such as Justify My Love

Justify My Love

"Justify My Love" is the first single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 1990 greatest hits compilation The Immaculate Collection and was released on November 6, 1990, by Sire Records. It caused international controversy due to the accompanying music video which was sexually explicit...

, Vogue and Erotica

Erotica (song)

"Erotica" is the lead single from American singer-songwriter Madonna's fifth studio album, Erotica . The single was released in October 1992 by Maverick Records, and later included on her greatest hits albums GHV2 and Celebration...

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Charts

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Chart (2011)	Peak position
German Airplay Chart	19
US Hot Dance Club Songs	19