Human Nature (Gary Clail On-U Sound System song)
"Human Nature" is a song performed and written by English singer and record producer Gary Clail. It is produced by Adrian Sherwood and features Lana Pellay on backing vocals. Released in 1991 by Perfecto and RCA as the first single from Clail's second album, Emotional Hooligan (1991), it was critically acclaimed, being named Single of the Week by Melody Maker and Record Mirror. The song peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the UK Dance Singles Chart. It was also the theme tune to BBC 2's TV-show Snub TV.
"Human Nature" | ||||
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Variant for CD and vinyl editions | ||||
Single by Gary Clail On-U Sound System | ||||
from the album Emotional Hooligan | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
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Length | 3:40 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Gary Clail | |||
Producer(s) | Adrian Sherwood | |||
Gary Clail On-U Sound System singles chronology | ||||
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"Human Nature" on YouTube |
It was originally intended to use a sample of a speech by Billy Graham on the track, but his representatives refused permission, so the song used portions of the speech re-recorded by Clail. However, some promo 12" singles featuring the Billy Graham sample were pressed and distributed.