- Stuck in the Middle
"Stuck in the Middle" is a song written and performed by
Stealers Wheel which was composed ofJoe Egan andGerry Rafferty , and an ever-changing cast of other musicians. The song was released on their 1972 self-titled debut album "Stealers Wheel". [Gracenote: Album > Stealers Wheel - Stealers Wheel : [http://www.gracenote.com/search/album_details.php?tui_id=85f812b7c505f433&tui_tag=] ] The single sold over one million copies, climbing up to eventually number 6 in the US (in1973 ) and number 8 on the UK pop charts. Due to the similar style of the vocals, many people are misled to believe that the song was done byBob Dylan .Cover versions
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Jeff Healey recorded a cover version of "Stuck in the Middle With You" in 1995.Juice Newton also covered the song twice: once in 1985 on her album "Old Flame" and re-recorded it in 2004 for her "Collection" CD.Susanna Hoffs covered the song on her eponymous 1996 release. British singerLouise Redknapp also recorded a cover version.*It was also recorded by
David Love .*The Ranch, a short-lived country band fronted by
Keith Urban , recorded the song for a re-release of their 1997 self-titled debut.*
Serbia nhard rock band Cactus Jack recorded a version on their live cover album DisCover in2002 .*The song (retitled "Stuck in the Metal") was covered by
The Eagles of Death Metal on their 2004 album "Peace, Love, Death Metal ".*The band
Lazlo Bane , known for the theme song for "Scrubs", "Superman", recorded a version on their CD Guilty Pleasures.*
Michael Bublé recorded the song for Tour Edition of his album Call Me Irresponsible*
Da Vinci's Notebook covered this song on their album Bendy's Law.*Country duo
Hometown News covered the song on their 2002 debut album "Wheels".References
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