"(You're a) Strange Animal" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian musician

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. Released in May 1985 as the second single from his second studio album, '' Strange Animal'', it reached number 15 in Canada.

Background

Gowan's inspiration came from the writings of

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and an interest pull that various individuals can have on life.

Charts

Popular culture

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is currently used as the theme song for the

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right-wing talk show '' Louder with Crowder''.

References

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