Egg Shaped Fred

Mansun

About Egg Shaped Fred

"Egg Shaped Fred" (lead track of One EP) is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was produced by Draper, mixing and engineering by Ronnie Stone with assistance from the group's long-term collaborator Mike Hunter. Released in 1996 the song was the group's major label début for Parlophone and their third release overall. It was released as One EP, using the band's own numbering system. The EP was their first to enter the UK Top 40 peaking at #37. "Egg Shaped Fred" was remixed and extended for inclusion on Mansun's debut album Attack of the Grey Lantern in 1997. The promotional music video for "Egg Shaped Fred" was directed by Lawrence Watson. 


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1996
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Na na na nah na nah na na     
One, two, three     
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na nah     
I'm sick of all this scratching around  
I'm calling Fred to come and give me a hand  
He's the queen of all the shops where he shops  
And he's the king of all the scene, to be seen  
Skin of a nosebreak  
Fatima toothpaste  
Penelope Cheapskate  
Claudia Farmgate     
We're taking Egg Shaped Fred for tea  
We'll make them sit strategically  
We'll test their egg-ability  
We'll make them meet     
He only wants to get in your kecks  
So he can carry out his own little test  
He only wants to get in your pants  
Because he knows that you've played in a band  
Skin of a nosebreak  
Fatima toothpaste  
Penelope Cheapskate  
Claudia Farmgate     
We're taking Egg Shaped Fred for tea  
We'll make them sit strategically  
We'll test their egg-ability  
We'll make them meet     
Mavis she knows  
Mavis she knows  
She's got all these things around her  
All things to no men  
She see you in hell  
I'll go shopping instead  
He will send his centipede to sort ya'  
He's stretched it out to make it two feet taller     
We're taking Egg Shaped Fred for tea  
We'll make them sit strategically  
We'll test their egg-ability  
We'll make them meet     
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na na na nah na nah na na  
Na nah

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Mansun

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. more »

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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Egg Shaped Fred" is an alternative rock track by Mansun.
Album Details
It appears on the band's debut studio album, "Attack of the Grey Lantern" released in 1997.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, the song did not make it to the UK Singles Chart.
Song Writing
The lyrics of "Egg Shaped Fred" were written by Mansun's frontman, Paul Draper.
Song Inspiration
The song is believed to be an inside joke, a veiled dig at the band's then-label representative named Fred.
Format
"Egg Shaped Fred" was released as a 12-inch single and also included in the CD version of the album.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its rock & roll musical style mixed with a progressive rock essence typical of Mansun.
B-Sides
The single also included B-sides such as "Ski Jump Nose" and "Take It Easy Chicken."
Fan Reaction
It became a fan-favorite track from "Attack of the Grey Lantern."
Live Performance
Although not released as a primary single, "Egg Shaped Fred" has often been included in the band's live set lists, underpinning its popularity among Mansun’s fans.
Reissue
"Attack of the Grey Lantern", including "Egg Shaped Fred", was reissued in a deluxe edition in 2018 to celebrate its 21st anniversary.
Video
An official music video for "Egg Shaped Fred" was never released.

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