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Wikipedia article




"'Real a Lie'" (also known as "'Real, a Lie'") is the second single from Auf der Maur's self-titled solo debut. The song failed to chart in the United States, however, due to a successful tour of the United Kingdom, it fared slightly better than "Followed the Waves" there, peaking at #33.

Background and production



"Real a Lie" was one of the many songs written by Melissa Auf der Maur over a 12-year period from 1992 to 2004. Originally titled "Realalie", the song was first performed by her original band, Tinker, which also included co-writer Steve Durand, and was released as the band's second single in 1994, which was backed with the b-side "Saxon Princess." Auf der Maur later reworked the song during the recording sessions for 'Auf der Maur' in 2003-4 featuring a layer Wall of sound of guitars and reworked lyrics. The song was featured as the third track on the album.

Track listing and formats



*'CD single'

#"Real a Lie"  4:22 (Auf der Maur, Steve Durand)

#"My Foggy Notion" (demo version)  4:13 (Auf der Maur)

*'Maxi single'

#"Real a Lie"  4:22

#"Afraid"  3:38 (Christa Paeffgen)

#"Taste You" (acoustic)  4:49 (Auf der Maur)

#"Real a Lie" (enhanced video)

*'Limited UK 7" vinyl single'Discogs.com 'Auf Der Maur*  Real A Lie (7", Single, Ltd, Whi) at Discogs' http://www.discogs.com/Auf-Der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/565445 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.

#"Real a Lie"  4:22

#"Afraid"  3:38

*'European promo CD'Discogs.com 'Auf der Maur*  Real A Lie (CD, Single, Promo) at Discogs' http://www.discogs.com/Auf-der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/387664 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.

#"Real a Lie" (radio edit)  3:33

#"Real a Lie" (album version)  4:22

Music video



A promotional music video was created for the single in 2004 and released on May 3, 2004.Firecrasher, 'MAdM | Melissa Auf der Maur | Archives | Watching video: Auf der Maur - Real, A Lie' http://www.melissaaufdermaur.org/video/view/auf_der_maur_real_a_lie/14 Retrieved on June 20, 2010. The video is compiled of photographs of Auf der Maur performing "Real a Lie" and was recorded in still motion.

Chart positions



Musicians and personnel



Musicians and performers

*Melissa Auf der Maur  lead vocals, bass, additional guitar

*Steve Durand   lead guitar

*Chris Goss  additional guitar, backing vocals

*Jordon Zadorozny  additional guitar

*Jeordie White  additional guitar

*Brant Bjork  drums

*John Stanier  additional drums

*Nick Oliveri  additional bass, backing vocals

*Kelli Scott  additional drums

*Atom Willard  additional drums

Production personnel

*Chris Goss  producer, engineer

*Melissa Auf der Maur  additional production

*Martin Schmelzle  engineer

*Matt Mahaffey  engineer, mixer (on "Afraid")

*Ben Grosse  mixer

References



Category:2004 singles

Category:Melissa Auf der Maur songs

Category:Capitol Records singles

Category:Songs written by Melissa Auf der Maur

Category:2004 songs

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