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. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Draper and

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with additional production by Mike Hunter during sessions for the group's second studio album. The song was reduced to its opening two minutes and released as the second single in 1998 from the group's second album, ''

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''. The song's pop-punk sound was a departure from the group's recent hits and went on to become their seventh consecutive top UK top twenty hit peaking at #13. Part Two's

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sound is more representative of the parent album as a whole.

Track listing

Personnel

;Mansun *

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– Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals * Paul Draper – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar *

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– Drums *

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– Bass *

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- Vocals ("Railings") ;Production *Paul Draper and

– producer *Mike Hunter –

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, additional production *Paul Walton – engineer *Jan Kybeert –

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*Pete Nevin - Illustration

Chart positions

References

1998 singles 1998 songs Mansun songs Songs written by Paul Draper (musician) Song recordings produced by Spike Stent Parlophone singles {{1990s-rock-song-stub