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(You're a) Strange Animal

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"'(You're a) Strange Animal'" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan. Released in May 1985 as the second single from his second studio album, 'Strange Animal', it reached number 15 in Canada. The song is also featured in the 2022 horror movie, 'Nope'.[https://www.vulture.com/2022/07/jordan-peele-shared-one-last-nope-easter-egg.html Jordan Peele Shared One Last Nope Easter Egg] Vulture

In 2018, the song was remixed to become the theme tune for the 'Louder with Crowder' podcast, hosted by fellow Canadian, Steven Crowder.

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Gowan's inspiration came from the writings of Hermann Hesse and an interest pull that various individuals can have on life.[https://www.vice.com/en/article/6vg5kj/retrospective-review-gowan-strange-animal Retrospective Reviews: Gowan's 'Strange Animal'] Vice

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Category:1985 songs

Category:Lawrence Gowan songs


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