Stuck in the Middle

"Stuck in the Middle" is a song written and performed by Stealers Wheel which was composed of Joe Egan and Gerry 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 (in 1973) 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 by Bob Dylan.

Cover versions

*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 singer Louise 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.

*Serbian hard rock band Cactus Jack recorded a version on their live cover album DisCover in 2002.

*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".

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