(You're a) Strange Animal

"(You're a) Strange Animal" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan. Released in May 1985 as the second single from his second studio album, Strange Animal, it reached number 15 in Canada.

"(You're a) Strange Animal"
Single by Lawrence Gowan
from the album Strange Animal
ReleasedMay 1985 (1985-05)
StudioStartling Studios
(Ascot, Berkshire, England)
GenreProgressive rock
Length4:37
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Lawrence Gowan
Producer(s)David Tickle
Lawrence Gowan singles chronology
"A Criminal Mind"
(1985)
"(You're a) Strange Animal"
(1985)
"Guerilla Soldier"
(1985)

Background

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Gowan's inspiration came from the writings of Hermann Hesse and an interest pull that various individuals can have on life.[1]

Charts

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] 15
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The song is featured in the 2022 horror movie Nope. It serves as the theme song to a fictional sitcom titled Gordy's Home, which factors heavily into the plot. It can be heard in the film itself, and was also featured in viral marketing. [3]

A remixed version of the song produced by electronic musician Pogo is currently used as the theme song for the online right-wing talk show Louder with Crowder.

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