I'm a Cuckoo

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Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Main other "I'm a Cuckoo" is the second single from Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian's sixth studio album, Dear Catastrophe Waitress (2003). Produced by Trevor Horn, the track was released as a single on 16 February 2004. B-side "Stop, Look and Listen" merges into "Passion Fruit" at the end of a song—an instrumental piece which was performed live prior to its release. The front cover features Shantha Roberts.

"I'm a Cuckoo" fared better on the UK Singles Chart than previous single "Step into My Office, Baby", reaching number 14. It is the only Belle & Sebastian song to chart in Spain, peaking at number 19, and was their most recent hit in Sweden, reaching number 59. A Japanese version of the song was released as a B-side to the Japanese version of Belle & Sebastian's subsequent EP, Books.

Critical reception

An AllMusic reviewer described the track as being "like the indie pop version of Thin Lizzy",[1] who are also mentioned in the lyrics.

Reviewing the remix, PopMatters said, "the Avalanches’ remake draws out a more organic side with casual wind instruments and warm percussion. The samples of hustling, bustling chit-chat strike a note of extroverted gregariousness that shy, retiring types like Belle and Sebastian sometimes need someone else to bring out of 'em."[2]

Music video

The video for "I'm a Cuckoo" features Scottish Olympic 100m gold medallist Allan Wells as a running coach and lead singer, Stuart Murdoch, as an aspiring runner.

Track listings

Standard CD single[3][4][5]

  1. "I'm a Cuckoo"
  2. "Stop, Look and Listen"
  3. "I'm a Cuckoo (by the Avalanches)"
  4. "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light"
  5. "I'm a Cuckoo" (video)

UK 7-inch single[6]

  1. "I'm a Cuckoo"
  2. "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light"

UK DVD single[7]

  1. "I'm a Cuckoo" (video)
  2. "Stop, Look and Listen" (video)
  3. "I'm a Cuckoo (by the Avalanches)" (audio)
  4. "(I Believe In) Travellin' Light" (audio)

Charts

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Chart (2004) Peak
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Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 16 February 2004 Template:Hlist Rough Trade [8]
Japan 25 February 2004 CD [9]

References

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External links

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