"Teddy Picker" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released as the third single[4] from their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare. It was released on 3 December 2007 in the United Kingdom.[5] The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 20.
"Teddy Picker" | ||||
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Single by Arctic Monkeys | ||||
from the album Favourite Worst Nightmare | ||||
Released | 3 December 2007 (UK) | |||
Recorded | December 2006 | |||
Studio | Miloco Studios, London | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:43 | |||
Label | Domino | |||
Composer(s) |
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Lyricist(s) | Alex Turner | |||
Producer(s) | ||||
Arctic Monkeys singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Teddy Picker" on YouTube |
Music video
editThe video was directed by Roman Coppola, who has previously worked with The Strokes, Daft Punk and Phoenix. The whole video was completed in one day and features the band performing the song live in RAK Studios, London and walking to a local pub. It also won them Best Video at the 2008 NME Awards.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Teddy Picker" | Alex Turner | Arctic Monkeys | 2:43 |
2. | "Bad Woman" (featuring Richard Hawley) | Patrick Sickafus | Death Ramps | 2:18 |
3. | "The Death Ramps" | Death Ramps | 3:19 | |
4. | "Nettles" | Turner | Arctic Monkeys | 1:45 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Teddy Picker" | Turner | Arctic Monkeys | 2:43 |
2. | "Bad Woman" (featuring Richard Hawley) | Patrick Sickafus | Arctic Monkeys | 2:18 |
Personnel
editPersonnel adapted from album liner notes [3]
Arctic Monkeys
- Alex Turner - lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Jamie Cook - rhythm guitar
- Nick O'Malley - bass
- Matt Helders - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Technical Personnel
- Mike Crossey - production, mixing
- James Ford - production, mixing
- George Marino - mastering
Charts
editChart (2007)[6] | Peak position |
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French Singles Chart | 99 |
Irish Singles Chart | 32 |
Italian Singles Chart | 35 |
Netherlands Singles Chart | 98 |
UK Singles Chart | 20 |
UK Indie Chart | 1 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Bartz, Simon (5 April 2007). "Planet of the apes". The Japan Times. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ Masley, Ed (24 October 2014). "Best Arctic Monkeys singles, from 'Dancefloor' to 'AM'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b Favourite Worst Nightmare (booklet). Arctic Monkeys. London: Domino Recording Company. 2007. WIGCD188. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Teddy Picker". Arctic Monkeys. 4 November 2007. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ "Arctic Monkeys announce new single". NME. 3 October 2007. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Teddy Picker by Arctic Monkeys – Music Charts". αCharts.
- ^ "British single certifications – Arctic Monkeys – Teddy Picker". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 July 2023.