Draft:One for the Mockingbird

"One for the Mocking-Bird"
"One for the Mocking-Bird"
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album Broadcast
B-side	"Mirror And A Blade (Live)"
Released	1987
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Nick Van Eede
Producer(s)	Cutting Crew, Terry Brown
Cutting Crew singles chronology

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Comment: Nearly no footnotes for all this article, how could it pass without further citation? -Lemonaka 02:52, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

"One for the Mocking-Bird" is a song by the British new wave band Cutting Crew. It was released in 1987 as the third single from their first studio album, "Broadcast" The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Nick Van Eede, and guitarist, Kevin MacMichael.

"One for the Mocking-Bird" is known for its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, which touch upon themes of longing, loneliness, and the search for connection. The mockingbird in the title and lyrics symbolizes a messenger or a guide, leading the singer through the emotional landscape of the song.

The song was moderately successful, reaching the top 40 in several countries, including the United States, where it peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also received significant airplay on radio stations and music television channels at the time of its release.

Despite not achieving the same level of commercial success as their previous hit single, "I Just Died in Your Arms," "One for the Mocking-Bird" remains a favorite among fans of Cutting Crew and is often remembered as one of their standout tracks.

Chart history

Chart 1987	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100 ^[1]	38
UK Singles Chart^[2]	52
Australian Chart^[3]	96
Belgium Chart^[4]	40
Canada Chart^[5]	47

References

^ "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "CUTTING CREW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 80. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
^ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
^ Canada, Library and Archives (8 August 1987). "RPM 100 Singles". Library and Archives Canada. Vol. 46, no. 18. 8 August 1987. Retrieved 2022-05-15.

External links

Listen to "Cutting Crew - One For The Mocking-Bird (Official promo)" on YouTube

Category:1986 songs Category:1986 singles Category:Cutting Crew songs Category:Songs written by Nick Van Eede Category:Virgin Records singles Category:Rock ballads

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[1] "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[2] "CUTTING CREW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.

[3] Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 80. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[4] "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 2022-05-15.

[5] Canada, Library and Archives (8 August 1987). "RPM 100 Singles". Library and Archives Canada. Vol. 46, no. 18. 8 August 1987. Retrieved 2022-05-15.

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