Released 26 March 1984 Length 3:40 | Format 7" & 12" vinyl Label Fiction | |
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Writer(s) Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst Producer(s) Robert Smith, Chris Parry, Dave Allen | ||
"The Caterpillar" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their fifth studio album The Top. It was written by Robert Smith and Lol Tolhurst.
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Music video
As with many other singles, the song's music video was directed by Tim Pope. It was shot in the Great Conservatory in Syon Park, London. Phil Thornalley and Porl Thompson appear in the music video, but do not contribute to the song.
Release
"The Caterpillar" was the sole single released from the band's fifth album The Top. In early 1984, it spent seven weeks in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 14 on 7 April of that year. It spent five weeks on the Dutch charts in June 1984, reaching number 35 there on 2 June. It reached number 51 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart.
Track listing
- "The Caterpillar" (3:40)
- "Happy the Man" (2:45)
- "The Caterpillar" (3:40)
- "Happy the Man" (2:45)
- "Throw Your Foot" (3:32)