"Wear My Hat" is a song by English drummer

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released as the fourth single from his album ''

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''. It was only released in the United Kingdom and peaked at #43 on the

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. Collins said in an interview that the song and its music video is about the pressures of fame and how some fans grow an attachment to their favourite stars. The video for the song featured actor Danny DeVito. The song was played throughout the Trip into the Light World Tour and on the First Final Farewell Tour. A live performance of the song was also recorded for ''

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''. However it was not aired (at the time) most likely due to its very low charting position, but it was then shown in full on an episode of '' Top of the Pops 2'' several years later.

Track listing

#"Wear My Hat" – 4:44 #"Wear My Hat" (Edited Hat Dance Mix) – 4:57 #"Wear My Hat" (Hat Dance Mix) – 9:09 #"Wear My Hat" (Wear My Dub) – 6:40

Charts

Credits

– drums, vocals *

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– keyboards *

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– lead guitar * Ronnie Caryl – rhythm guitar *

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– bass *

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– backing vocals * Arnold McCuller – backing vocals * Vine Street Horns **

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– saxophone ** Arturo Velasco – trombone ** Harry Kim – trumpet ** Daniel Fornero – trumpet

Notes

* 1997 singles Phil Collins songs Songs written by Phil Collins Song recordings produced by Phil Collins Song recordings produced by Hugh Padgham 1995 songs Virgin Records singles {{1990s-UK-single-stub