- 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 SmithDave 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 byThe 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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