"White Collar Boy" (as shown on the album or "The White Collar Boy" as labeled on the single) is a song by
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released eleven albums. They are often compared with acts such as The Smiths and Nick Drake. The name "Belle and Sebastian" comes ...
from their album ''
The Life Pursuit
''The Life Pursuit'' is the seventh studio album by Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian. It was released in Europe on 6 February 2006 by Rough Trade Records and in North America on 7 February 2006 by Matador Records.
The models on the a ...
''. It was the third single from the album. The track was released on 26 June 2006 on
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London, England. It was formed in 1976 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove. Having successfully promoted and sold records by punk rock and early post-pun ...
, and was produced by
Tony Hoffer
Tony Hoffer is an American record producer, songwriter, and music mixer.
Career
Hoffer is credited for his work on multiple platinum-selling albums including The Kooks, The Thrills, Beck, Supergrass, Turin Brakes and Air. His records have been ...
. Upon release, it failed to reach the top 40 on the
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
, stalling at number 45. It was the band's first single not to make the Top 40 since "
Lazy Line Painter Jane". The model on the cover is Catherine Ireton, who later became the lead vocalist for Stuart Murdoch's
God Help the Girl
''God Help the Girl'' is a 2009 album by Stuart Murdoch of the band Belle and Sebastian with female vocalists such as Catherine Ireton. God Help the Girl is also the name of the band and the accompanying film released in 2014. The songs are ...
project.
Track listings
All songs were written by Belle & Sebastian except where noted.
CD
# "White Collar Boy" – 3:22
# "Long Black Scarf" – 2:48
# "Heaven in the Afternoon" – 3:29
7-inch vinyl
# "White Collar Boy" – 3:20
# "
Baby Jane" (
Rod Stewart
Sir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British rock and pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling ...
) – 2:50
DVD
# "White Collar Boy" (video)
# "Sukie In The Graveyard" (live)
References
External links
"White Collar Boy" at belleandsebastian.com
Belle and Sebastian songs
2006 singles
2006 songs
Rough Trade Records singles
Song recordings produced by Tony Hoffer
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