Stool Pigeon (song)
"Stool Pigeon" is a 1982 song by Kid Creole & The Coconuts. It was the second single to be released from the group's third studio album Tropical Gangsters. It reached a peak of #8 on the UK Singles Chart and #25 on the US US Club Play Chart. August Darnell, the lead singer of Kid Creole & The Coconuts, was a great fan of the 1940s dress style, which for gangsters was double breasted pinstriped suits and hats. "Stool Pigeon", which Darnell wrote, was a tribute to this whole genre.
| "Stool Pigeon" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Kid Creole & The Coconuts | ||||
| from the album Tropical Gangsters | ||||
| B-side | "In the Jungle (Remixed Version)" | |||
| Released | July 9, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–1982 | |||
| Studio | Blank Tapes and Electric Lady Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Pop, Latin pop | |||
| Length | 5:00 (album version), 3:25 (7"), 6:20 (12") | |||
| Label | ZE Records, Island Records, Sire Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | August Darnell | |||
| Producer(s) | August Darnell | |||
| Kid Creole & The Coconuts singles chronology | ||||
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The 12" remix of "Stool Pigeon" features a guitar solo by Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stool Pigeon (Remixed Version)" | August Darnell | 3:25 |
| 2. | "In The Jungle (Remixed Version)" | August Darnell | 4:27 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stool Pigeon (Remixed Version)" (remixed by August Darnell, Julian McBrowne, Michael Frondelli) | August Darnell | 3:45 |
| 2. | "The Love We Have" | August Darnell | 5:12 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stool Pigeon (Remixed Version)" | August Darnell | 3:25 |
| 2. | "In The Jungle (Remixed Version)" | August Darnell | 4:27 |
| 3. | "There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Live Version)" | August Darnell, Kevin Nance | 4:49 |
| 4. | "He's Not Such A Bad Guy (After All) (Live Version)" | August Darnell | 6:10 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stool Pigeon (Remix)" (remixed by August Darnell, Julian McBrowne, Michael Frondelli) | August Darnell | 6:20 |
| 2. | "Double On Back" | August Darnell | 4:28 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stool Pigeon (Remix)" (remixed by August Darnell, Julian McBrowne, Michael Frondelli) | August Darnell | 6:20 |
| 2. | "Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy" | August Darnell | 6:27 |
| 3. | "I'm Corrupt" | Andy Hernandez | 4:11 |
Charts
| Chart (1982) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (Irish Singles Chart)[1] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[2] | 19 |
| New Zealand (Official New Zealand Music Chart)[3] | 8 |
| UK (UK Singles Chart)[4] | 7 |
| US (Billboard Club Play chart)[5] | 25 |
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References
- "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". © IRMA 2006 - 2008. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- "dutchcharts.nl - Discographie Kid Creole and the Coconuts". © 2006-2010 Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- "Discography Kid Creole & the Coconuts". charts.nz. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- "The Official Charts Company - Kid Creole And The Coconuts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
- "allmusic ((( Kid Creole & the Coconuts > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
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