Nancy Boy
1997 single by Placebo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the song by Placebo. For the pejorative term, see LGBT slang. For the American band, see Donovan Leitch (actor).
"Nancy Boy" is a song by British alternative rock band Placebo, released on 20 January 1997, as the fourth single from their debut self-titled album, released on Hut Records.[3] As with their first single "Come Home", the single edit is a re-recorded version, noticeably different from the album version. "Nancy Boy" contains themes of drugs, sex, gender confusion and bisexuality.[4][5] "Nancy Boy" became their breakthrough single, peaking at number four in the UK Singles Chart a month after the single's release.[6] While Placebo originally charted at number forty upon its release, after the release of "Nancy Boy" the album re-entered the UK Albums Chart at number five in February, staying on chart for thirteen weeks.[7][8]
Quick Facts Single by Placebo, from the album Placebo ...
"Nancy Boy" | ||||
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Single by Placebo | ||||
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B-side | "Slackerbitch" | |||
Released | 20 January 1997 (1997-01-20) | |||
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Length | 3:48 (album version) 3:18 (radio edit) | |||
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Producer(s) | Phil Vinall | |||
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