Pop Singer
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"Pop Singer" is the début single from London
-based glam
rockers Rachel Stamp
. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA
. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single
and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.
London
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-based glam
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
rockers Rachel Stamp
Rachel 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:...
. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA
Warner Music Group
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. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.
Facts
- The band’s debut single through WEA Records
- Released on CD and Limited Edition Pink 7" Vinyl of 1000 copies
- The CD’s label has a special print, which makes it look glittery under the light
- The 7” features an extended intro to “Pop Singer”
- The 7" also has "Lick It Up Baby, Lick It Up" etched on to the center ring of Side A and "Christ On A Bike" on Side B!
Facts
- The promo single features a radio edit of "Pop Singer" featuring a slightly different mix of the song as well as all of the swearing removed
- Received one airplay on Virgin RadioVirgin RadioAbsolute Radio is one of the UK's three Independent National Radio stations. The station rebranded to its current name at 7.45am on 29 September 2008.The station is based in London and plays popular rock music...
when Chris Evans mistook the single for a Spice GirlsSpice GirlsThe Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
CD on his morning radio show
Promotional video
- The promotional video for "Pop Singer" was directed by Max and Dania and filmed in early 1996.
- The video was rarely played on TV and remains in the WEA vaults
- David Ryder-Prangley: "Pop Singer" was directed by MAX and DANIA who also made FIVE's 'everybody get up'. As far as i know this never got shown anywhere and features myself, will, cliff harris and mike rowe. i don't have a copy. i generally hate our videos..." (taken from a Rachel Stamp fansite interview, 2004)