"Natural Born Bugie" is the debut
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released in 1969 by
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Humble Pie
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, who were one of the first
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s. It was written as a mid tempo rock song by
Steve Marriott
Stephen Peter Marriott (30 January 1947 – 20 April 1991) was an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He co-founded and played in the rock bands Small Faces and Humble Pie, in a career spanning over two decades. Marriott was inducted po ...
, for
Andrew Loog Oldham
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's
Immediate label and became the band's first single release. The original UK
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was "Wrist Job" and it was replaced with "I'll Go Alone" for a later release in United States. The three guitarists sang a verse each.
The song reached No. 4 in the
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during 1969.
The song's refrain refers to a "Natural Born Woman".
Personnel
"Natural Born Bugie"
*
Steve Marriott
Stephen Peter Marriott (30 January 1947 – 20 April 1991) was an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He co-founded and played in the rock bands Small Faces and Humble Pie, in a career spanning over two decades. Marriott was inducted po ...
- vocals, rhythm guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano
*
Peter Frampton
Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English musician and songwriter who was a member of the rock bands Humble Pie and the Herd. As a solo artist, he has released several albums, including his major breakthrough album, the live ...
- vocals, lead guitar
*
Greg Ridley
Alfred Gregory Ridley (23 October 1941 – 19 November 2003) was an English bassist who was the bassist and a founding member of the rock band Humble Pie and Spooky Tooth.
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- vocals, bass guitar
*
Jerry Shirley
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- drums
"Wrist Job"
*Steve Marriott - vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano
*Peter Frampton - backing vocals, Hammond organ
*Greg Ridley - backing vocals, bass guitar
*Jerry Shirley - drums
Charts
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1969 debut singles
Humble Pie (band) songs
Songs written by Steve Marriott
Immediate Records singles
1969 songs