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"She's a Lady"
Single by Forever the Sickest Kids
from the album Underdog Alma Mater
ReleasedJuly 11, 2008
Recorded2007
Genre
Length4:00 (Album Version)
3:42 (UK Radio Edit)
LabelUniversal Motown
Songwriter(s)
  • Austin Bello
  • Caleb Turman
  • Jonathan Cook
  • Marc Stewart
Producer(s)
Forever the Sickest Kids singles chronology
"Whoa Oh! (Me vs. Everyone)"
(2008) 		"She's a Lady"
(2008) 		"What Do You Want from Me"
(2010)
Alternative cover
Front of picture disc
Front of picture disc
Music video
"She's a Lady" on YouTube

"She's a Lady" is the second single from Underdog Alma Mater by American pop punk band Forever the Sickest Kids. It was released on July 11, 2008 in the United States.[1] The song also serves as the group's debut single released in the UK on July 14, 2008, during the band's tour in the country.[2]

Composition and recording

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"She's a Lady" was written by band members Austin Bello, Caleb Turman, Jonathan Cook and Marc Stewart, while production was handled by Geoff Rockwell and Matt Squire. Lyrically, the song speaks about a relationship gone bad.[3] The song was originally recorded for their debut 2007 EP, Television Off, Party On.[4] It was later re-record for their debut studio album, Underdog Alma Mater.[5][6]

Release

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The song was chosen to be the next US single after beating out songs "Hey Brittany" and "Believe Me, I'm Lying" in a poll conducted on the band's website.[7] It was released for digital download on July 11, 2008.[8] A limited edition 7" picture disc was also made and sold temporarily in the UK on July 14, 2008.[2]

Critical reception

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Katherine Fulton of AllMusic stated that the track "sounds like it could be an outtake from any number of groups (albeit one with a whining chorus and bland verses)."[3] However, Joe DeAndrea of AbsolutePunk.net was more positive about the song remarking, "they manage to pack it with a harder punch that makes them irresistible."[9]

Music video

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A music video was for the song premiered on September 13, 2008 and was directed by Phil Ruland, Ryan Ruland and the band's drummer, Kyle Burns.[10] The music video is intercut of scenes of the band at a party, performing the song, and showing a girl who meets with her boyfriend.

An older, previous music video of when the band first started out also exists. This version of the video goes through the same basic concept as its successor.[11] Another video was made that consists of live performances of the band performing the song in the United Kingdom.[12]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."She's a Lady"4:00
2."Give and Take" (remix)2:21
US CD single
No.TitleLength
1."She's a Lady" (radio edit)3:17
2."She's a Lady" (album version)4:00
UK CD single
No.TitleLength
1."She's a Lady" (radio edit)3:42

Personnel

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Credits for "She's a Lady" adapted from album's liner notes.[13]

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "She's a Lady"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various July 11, 2008 Digital download Universal Motown [1]
United Kingdom July 14, 2008 7" Vinyl [2]
United States December 2, 2008 Contemporary hit radio [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Forever the Sickest Kids - She's a Lady". Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Forever The Sickest Kids Limited Single". Universal Music UK. July 2, 2008. Archived from the original on November 19, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Fulton, Katherine. "Underdog Alma Mater – Forever the Sickest Kids | Songs, Reviews Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  4. ^ Joe DeAndrea (July 4, 2007). "Forever the Sickest Kids - Television Off, Party On EP". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Lance Fiasco (April 28, 2008). "Forever The Sickest Kids Touring preps Underdog Alma Mater". idobi Radio. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Forever The Sickest Kids Teams With Metro Station". Pollstar. March 27, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "You Guys Get to Choose Our Next Song For Radio". MySpace. Archived from the original on August 5, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "She's a Lady - Single by Forever the Sickest Kids". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Jo DeAndrea (April 22, 2008). "Forever the Sickest Kids - Underdog Alma Mater". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Forever The Sickest Kids post video for She's A Lady". Alternative Press. September 13, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "She's a Lady (Older Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Forever The Sickest Kids - She's a Lady on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Underdog Alma Mater (booklet). Forever the Sickest Kids. Universal Motown. 2008.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
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