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from their third album, ''

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'' (1991). The song features backing vocals by

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and was released as part of the ''Welcome to the Cheap Seats'' EP in 1992, peaking at number eight on the

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. The EP's cover of the country

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", recorded during a jam session with Canadian rock group

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Track listings

CD1, 7-inch, and 12-inch EP # "Welcome to the Cheap Seats" # "Me, My Mom, My Dad and My Brother" # "

" (with

) # " That's Entertainment" CD2 EP # "Welcome to the Cheap Seats" (Naked mix) # "Caught in My Shadow" (Bare mix) # "Circlesquare" (Butt Naked mix) # "Can't Shape Up, Again"

Charts

References

External links

* 1991 songs 1992 EPs 1992 singles Polydor Records EPs Polydor Records singles Song recordings produced by Mick Glossop {{1990s-single-stub