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1987 single by Cutting Crew
"One for the Mocking-Bird"
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album Broadcast
B-side"Mirror And A Blade (Live)"
Released1987
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)Nick Van Eede
Producer(s)Cutting Crew, Terry Brown
Cutting Crew singles chronology
"I've Been in Love Before"
(1986)
"One for the Mocking-Bird"
(1987)
"Any Colour"
(1987)

"One for the Mockingbird" (also titled "One for the Mocking-Bird" in some editions) is a song by the British new wave band Cutting Crew. It was released in 1987 as the third single from their first studio album, Broadcast. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Nick Van Eede.

"One for the Mockingbird" is known for its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, which touch upon themes of longing, loneliness, and the search for connection. The mockingbird in the title and lyrics symbolizes a messenger or a guide, leading the singer through the emotional landscape of the song.

The song was moderately successful, reaching the top 40 in several countries, including the United States, where it peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also received significant airplay on radio stations and music television channels at the time of its release.

Despite not achieving the same level of commercial success as their previous hit single, "I Just Died in Your Arms", "One for the Mockingbird" remains a favorite among fans of Cutting Crew and is often remembered as one of their standout tracks.

Charts

Chart (1987) Peak
position
Australian Chart 96
Belgium Chart 40
Canada Singles Chart 47
UK Singles Chart 52
US Billboard Hot 100 38

References

  1. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 80. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  2. "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  3. Canada, Library and Archives (8 August 1987). "RPM 100 Singles". Library and Archives Canada. Vol. 46, no. 18. 8 August 1987. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  4. "CUTTING CREW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  5. "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

External links

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Studio albums
Singles


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