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I Wanna Be Your Doll
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Wikipedia article
Overview
The single for "I Wanna Be Your Doll" was the only Rachel Stamp single to be released via the Snapper/Madfish label. The release of the single was followed by a tour of the UK titled the "Permanent Damage Tour". A promotional video, directed by Corin Hardy was made to promote the single.
CD Single
Released March 2, 1999
(SMASCD104)
Track listing
# I Wanna Be Your Doll# Girl You're Just A Slave To Your Man
# Calling All Destroyers
Facts
* This was the bands only release through the Madfish/Snapper label.* The single was only released on CD and reached Number 15 in the NME Indie chart and 160 in the UK Singles Chart.
* The singles cover was inspired by a photo of Marlena Dietrich.
* "I Wanna Be Your Doll" produced, engineered and mixed by John Fryer was also included on the band's debut album, "Hymns For Strange Children".
* A live version of "Girl, You're Just A Slave To Your Man" was included on the "Stampax" album.
* Calling All Destroyers is a cover of a T. Rex song from their "Futuristic Dragon" album, released in 1976.
* Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded by Harvey Birrell.
Promotional Video
* The promotional video for "I Wanna Be Your Doll" was directed by Corin Hardy. The video was banned by MTV due to scenes of doll mutilation.
* 'David Ryder-Prangley': "...rejected by MTV for having scenes of dolls being mutilated. Features me, Will and Robin..." (taken from a fansite interview, 2004) [1]
References
[1] [http://www.angelfire.com/magic/rachelstampdisco/images/newvideo.html Rachel Stamp Videography]
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