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My Propeller

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Format
  
10" 7"

Label
  
Domino

Length
  
3:28

Writer(s)
  
Alex Turner Jamie Cook

Released
  
22 March 2010 (2010-03-22)

Genre
  
Indie rock post-punk revival neo-psychedelia

"My Propeller" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released as the third single from the band's third studio album Humbug, as announced on 1 February 2010. Released on 22 March 2010, the single follows its two predecessors from Humbug, "Crying Lightning" and "Cornerstone", with the 10" vinyl being sold exclusively at Oxfam charity stores.

Contents

The 10" version of the single features three new b-sides, with the 7" bringing one new b-side.

The video for the single was released on 18 March.

The song "Joining the Dots" was revealed during Alex Turner's visit to Little Noise Sessions.

Originally, Arctic Monkeys planned the third single to be "Pretty Visitors", but was switched to "My Propeller".

Track listing

All lyrics written by Alex Turner, except where noted; all music composed by Arctic Monkeys.

Credits and personnel

Arctic Monkeys
  • Alex Turner - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 1 & 3), glockenspiel (track 2)
  • Jamie Cook - lead guitar, baritone guitar (track 1)
  • Nick O'Malley - bass guitar
  • Matt Helders - drums, percussion, vocals
  • Additional musicians
  • John Ashton - backing vocals, keyboards
  • References

    My Propeller Wikipedia