Slipping Away (Mansun song)

"Slipping Away" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Richard Rainey and Paul Draper during sessions for the group's aborted-fourth studio album. The song was released as the group's final single in autumn 2004 to promote the group's compilation album Kleptomania. The single was released on 7" vinyl and Digital download only charting at #55 for one week on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

"Slipping Away"
Single by Mansun
from the album Kleptomania
Released	20 September 2004
Recorded	2003
Genre	alternative rock, post-punk
Length	4:51 3:44 (Edit)
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Paul Draper
Producer(s)	Richard Rainey, Paul Draper
Mansun singles chronology
"Fool" (2001) "Slipping Away" (2004)

Track listing

All tracks are written by Paul Draper.

UK 7" and Promo CD

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Slipping Away"	3:44
2.	"Getting Your Way"	4:30

Personnel

Mansun Paul Draper – vocals, electric guitar, bass, keyboards Dominic Chad – backing vocals, electric guitar, bass, keyboards Andie Rathbone – drums, percussion

Production Richard Rainey – producer Paul Draper – producer, mixing ("Slipping Away") Cenzo Townshend - engineer, mixing ("Getting Your Way") Traffic - design

Chart positions

Chart (2001)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart[1]	55
Scottish Singles Chart[2]	71

References

1. "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
2. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 2004-09-26. Retrieved 2016-09-19.