Tragic Comic
"Tragic Comic" is the third and last single from Extreme's third studio album III Sides to Every Story.
"Tragic Comic" | ||||
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Single by Extreme | ||||
from the album III Sides to Every Story | ||||
Released | 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 4:45 | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone | |||
Producer(s) | Nuno Bettencourt, Bob St. John | |||
Extreme singles chronology | ||||
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The song was done in an acoustic style, as Extreme tried to reprise the success of their acoustic hit "Hole Hearted". It charted in the UK at #15, but it would be their last single to crack the UK Top 40.
The artwork for the single is Charlie Chaplin-based.
Track listing
USA Single 31458 0117 2
- "Tragic Comic" (LP version)- 4:44
- Help - 2:21
- Hole Hearted (Horn Mix) = 3:47
- Don't Leave Me Alone - 5:43
USA Promo CD Single 31458 8031 2
- "Tragic Comic" (Radio edit) - 4:10
- "Tragic Comic" (LP version) - 4:45
UK CD Single AMCD0156
- "Tragic Comic" (Radio edit) - 4:10
- "Hole Hearted (Horn Mix)"
- "Rise N Shine(Acoustic)"
- "Tragic Comic" (LP version) - 4:45
UK CD Single AMCDR0156
- "Tragic Comic" (Radio edit) - 4:10
- "Help"
- "When I'm President - Live"
- "Tragic Comic" (LP version) - 4:45
Japan CD Single POCM-1024
- "Tragic Comic" (Radio edit) - 4:10
- "Hole Hearted (Horn Mix)"
- "Rise N Shine(Acoustic)"
- "Cupids Dead (Horn Mix)"
- "When I'm President - Live"
- "Help" (The Beatles cover)
Music video
The music video, shot in black-and-white, features Gary Cherone clumsily attempting to woo his neighbour, while the other members of the band play instruments on the balcony. The video ends with her falling down an elevator shaft.
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