She's a Windup

"She's a Windup" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. The track was recorded in 1977,^[1] and appeared on Be Seeing You, an album by Dr. Feelgood that was released in September that year.^[1]

"She's a Windup" was also released as a single in the UK in September 1977. Written by all the band members,^[2] and produced by Nick Lowe,^[3] the song was Dr. Feelgood's second hit single.^[4] The B-side of the record, "Hi-Rise", was penned solely by Gypie Mayo.^[5]

It reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart, and spent five weeks in the listing.^[4] A 12" single (12 UP 36304), issued at the same time as the 7" single, had an additional track on the B-side, a live version of "Homework".^[5] The cover shown is the original 12", with a "rubber stamp" logo in the corner. The 7" was released in a plain sleeve.^[6]

On 20 September 1977 Dr. Feelgood recorded for the Peel Sessions on BBC Radio 1.^[7] Their set list included "She's A Wind Up", along with "You Upset Me Baby", "Baby Jane" and "99.5".^[7] A version of "She's A Wind Up" was also included in Dr. Feelgood's 1979 live album, As It Happens, and on a number of their compilation albums, such as Singles - The UA Years.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 290–291. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
↑ "Be Seeing You - Dr. Feelgood | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
↑ "Be Seeing You - Dr. Feelgood | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 162. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
1 2 Moon, Tony (2002). Down By The Jetty - The Dr Feelgood Story (2nd ed.). Borden, Hants: Northdown Publishing Ltd. pp. 122–123. ISBN 1-900711-15-X.
↑ Roland Jost. "Dr. Feelgood Discography". Drfeelgood.ch. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
1 2 "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-10-31.

External links

She's a Windup at Discogs

Dr. Feelgood

Kevin Morris P H Mitchell Steve Walwyn Robert Kane Lee Brilleaux The Big Figure John B Sparks Wilko Johnson John 'Gypie' Mayo Johnny Guitar Buzz Barwell Pat McMullan Gordon Russell Dave Bronze Craig Rhind Pete Gage

Studio albums	Down by the Jetty Malpractice Sneakin' Suspicion Be Seeing You Private Practice Let It Roll A Case of the Shakes Fast Women and Slow Horses Doctor's Orders Mad Man Blues Brilleaux Primo The Feelgood Factor On the Road Again Chess Masters Speeding Thru Europe Repeat Prescription

Live albums	Stupidity As It Happens On the Job Live In London Stupidity Plus (Live 1976-1990) Down at the Doctors Live at the BBC 1974-75 BBC Sessions 1973 - 1978 Down at the BBC: In Concert 1977-78

Compilation albums	Casebook Case History - The Best of Dr. Feelgood Singles - The UA Years Looking Back Twenty Five Years of Dr. Feelgood Centenary Collection (The Best of Dr. Feelgood) Singled Out - UA/Liberty As, Bs & Rarities Finely Tuned The Complete Stiff Recordings

Singles	"Roxette" "She Does It Right" "Back in the Night" "Roxette" (live) "Sneakin' Suspicion" "She's a Windup" "Baby Jane" "Down at the Doctors" "Milk and Alcohol" "As Long as the Price Is Right" (live) "Put Him Out of Your Mind" "Hong Kong Money" "No Mo Do Yakamo" "Jumping From Love to Love" "Violent Love" "Waiting for Saturday Night" "Trying to Live My Life Without You" "Crazy About Girls" "Dangerous" "My Way" "Don't Wait Up" "See You Later Alligator" "Hunting Shooting Fishing" "Milk and Alcohol (New Recipe)"

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