"Natural Born Bugie" is the debut single released in 1969 by English

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, who were one of the first British supergroups. It was written as a mid tempo rock song by

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, for

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's Immediate label and became the band's first single release. The original UK

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was "Wrist Job" and it was replaced with "I'll Go Alone" for a later release in United States. The three guitarists sang a verse each. The song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart during 1969. The song's refrain refers to a "Natural Born Woman".

Personnel

"Natural Born Bugie"

- vocals, rhythm guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano *

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- vocals, lead guitar *

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- vocals, bass guitar *

Jerry Shirley Jeremy Duncan Tipson Shirley (born 4 February 1952), known professionally as Jerry Shirley, is an English rock drummer, best known as a member of the band Humble Pie (band), Humble Pie, appearing on all their albums. He is also known for his wor ...

- drums

"Wrist Job"

*Steve Marriott - lead and backing vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano *Peter Frampton - backing vocals, Hammond organ *Greg Ridley - backing vocals, bass guitar *Jerry Shirley - drums

Charts

References

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