Why Can't I Be You?

Why Can't I Be You?

Single infobox
Name = Why Can't I Be You?


Artist = The Cure
from Album = Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Released = April 8, 1987
Format = 7", 12"
Recorded =
Genre = Rock
Length = 3:14
Label = Fiction Records
Producer = Robert Smith
Dave Allen
Chart position =

  • #21 (UK)
  • #54 (USA)

Reviews =
Last single = "Boys Don't Cry (New Voice)"
(1986)
This single = "Why Can't I Be You?"
(1987)
Next single = "Catch"
(1987)

"Why Can't I Be You?" is a 1987 single by The Cure from their album "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me".

History

The German CD single was the first for the band. Most subsequent releases would contain a CD single element.

Media appearances

This single is part of the soundtrack of the skateboarding video: "" on Ryan Sheckler's part.

Track listing

7": Fiction / Fics 25 (UK)

# "Why Can't I Be You?" (3:12)
# "A Japanese Dream" (3:27)

2x7": Fiction / Ficsg 25 (UK)

# "Why Can't I Be You?" (3:12)
# "A Japanese Dream" (3:27)

# "Six Different Ways [Live in Orange] " (3:26)
# "Push [Live in Orange] " (4:35)

12": Fiction / Ficsx 25 (UK)

# "Why Can't I Be You? [Extended Mix] " (8:07)
# "A Japanese Dream [Extended Mix] " (5:47)

CDV: Fiction / 080 184-2 (UK)

# "Why Can't I Be You? [Extended Mix] " (8:10)
# "A Japanese Dream [Extended Mix] " (5:52)
# "Hey You!!!" (2:23)
# "Why Can't I Be You?" (3:31) [Video]

* also released on German CD Polydor 888 454-2

Personnel

*Robert Smith - Voice, Guitar, Keyboards
*Lol Tolhurst - Keyboard
*Porl Thompson - Guitar, Keyboard
*Simon Gallup - Bass
*Boris Williams - Drums


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