Poison Pen (song)
"Poison Pen" is a song by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was written by Dave Faulkner.[1] and released in September 1986 as the fourth and final single from the group's second studio album, Mars Needs Guitars!. The song peaked at number 76 on the Australian charts.
| "Poison Pen" | ||||
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| Single by Hoodoo Gurus | ||||
| from the album Mars Needs Guitars! | ||||
| A-side | "Poison Pen" | |||
| B-side |
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| Released | September 1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Big Time | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Faulkner | |||
| Producer(s) | Charles Fisher | |||
| Hoodoo Gurus singles chronology | ||||
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In June 2000, Dave Faulkner said "The Gurus first manager, Stuart Coupe, wrongly thought that 'Poison Pen' was written about him, probably because of his notoriety as a Rock Journalist (often an oxymoron) and he had also be recently replaced... The song was about the fallout from a relationship that had turned bitter (with no 'sweet') attached).".[2]
Track listing
- 7" version (BTS 1793)
Personnel
- Clyde Bramley — bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner — lead vocals, guitar
- Mark Kingsmill — drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd — guitar, backing vocals
- Producer — Charles Fisher
- Engineer — John Bee
- Mastering — Don Bartley
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report)[3] | 76 |
References
- "Australasian Performing Right Association". APRA. Retrieved 27 January 2008.
- Faulkner, Dave (June 2000). "Pop and punishment". juliat. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2008.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 141. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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