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Long Shot (Aimee Mann song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Long Shot'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, which was released in 1996 as the third single from her second studio album 'I'm with Stupid'. The song was written by Mann and produced by Jon Brion. "Long Shot" peaked at No. 126 in the UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
In a review of 'I'm with Stupid', Melissa Ruggieri of the 'Sun-Sentinel' noted the song "cruise[s] along with Beatle-esque harmonies and [a] simple riff". Dave Younk of the 'St. Cloud Times' commented: "Too bad the lyrics on 'Long Shot' most likely will prohibit its radio release, because it is perfectly entrancing. The gritty guitar chord that drives the song provides the perfect backdrop to Mann's warm voice."
Chuck Campbell of the Scripps Howard News Service described the song as "shuffling" with lyrics showing "Mann realizes she's been sucked in by a manipulator". Joe Konz of 'The Indianapolis Star' considered the song both a "rocker" and "blistering epithet at manipulative types". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic noted the "rolling hip-hop-derived beat" and "nonchalant profanity".
Track listing
;CD single (European and Australian release)
#"Long Shot" (LP Version) 3:15
#"You're with Stupid Now" (LP Version) 3:29
#"Driving with One Hand on the Wheel" (Previously Unreleased) 2:43
;CD single (UK release)
#"Long Shot" (LP Version) 3:15
#"You're with Stupid Now" (LP Version) 3:29
#"That's Just What You Are" (Acoustic Version) 4:19
#"Driving with One Hand on the Wheel" (Previously Unreleased) 2:43
;CD single (UK promo)
#"Long Shot" (Radio Edit) 3:13
Personnel
'Long Shot'
* Aimee Mann lead vocals, guitar, guitar solo, bass
* Stacy Jones, John Sands drums
* Michael Lockwood guitar
* Jon Brion guitar, percussion, backing vocals
* Clayton Scoble backing vocals
'Production'
* Jon Brion producer (all tracks), mixing on "You're with Stupid Now"
* Mike Denneen recording
* Jack Joseph Puig mixing on "Long Shot"
* Robert Read mixing on "You're with Stupid Now"
* Jonathan Wyner mastering
'Other'
* Francesca Restrepo, Aimee Mann art direction, design
* Kate Garner photography
Charts
References
Category:1995 songs
Category:1996 singles
Category:Aimee Mann songs
Category:Songs written by Aimee Mann
Category:Song recordings produced by Jon Brion
Category:Geffen Records singles
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