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The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count

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Wikipedia article




"'The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count'" is a song by the Divine Comedy. Written by Neil Hannon, it was originally recorded for the 'Liberation' album and was issued as the B-side of "Lucy".

'The Best of the Divine Comedy' version



The song was re-recorded for the 1999 compilation album 'A Secret History... The Best of the Divine Comedy'. It was released as a single from that album and peaked at number 17 in the UK singles chart.

Track listing

All tracks written by Neil Hannon; except where indicated.

'CD single #1'

'Setanta Records / SETCDA070'

'CD single #2'

'Setanta Records / SETCDB070'

'Cassette single'

'Setanta Records / SETMC070'

Critical reception



In an AllMusic album review of 'Liberation', critic Ned Raggett said the song was influenced by the English rock band XTC. He also noted is "slipping in as much wry humor as he does gentle pathos and reflectionplenty of all three."

References



Category:1999 singles

Category:The Divine Comedy (band) songs

Category:Songs written by Neil Hannon

Category:Setanta Records singles

Category:1993 songs

Category:Songs about musicians

Category:Songs about diseases and disorders

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