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{{Short description|2006 single by Son of Dork}}
{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Eddie's Song
| name = Eddie's Song
| cover = Eddie'ssong.jpg
| cover = Eddie'ssong.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = CD 1 Cover
| caption = CD 1
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Son of Dork]]
| artist = [[Son of Dork]]
| album = [[Welcome to Loserville]]
| album = [[Welcome to Loserville]]
| released = {{start date|2006|1|16|df=y}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=New Releases: Singles|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=31|date=14 January 2006}}</ref>
| released = 16 January 2006
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| recorded =
| format = [[CD Single]], DVD Single
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| recorded = 2005
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = [[Pop punk]]
| genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres -->
| length = 3:44
| length = 3:44
| label = Mercury
| label = [[Mercury Records|Mercury]]
| writer = James Bourne, Charlie Grant, Pete Woodroffe
| writer = James Bourne, Charlie Grant, Pete Woodroffe
| producer = Gil Norton
| producer = Gil Norton
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| border = yes
| border = yes
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = CD 2 Cover
| caption = CD 2
}}
}}
}}
}}
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"'''Eddie's Song'''" is the second and final single from British pop-punk band [[Son of Dork]]'s debut and only studio album, ''[[Welcome to Loserville]]'' (2005). Released on 16 January 2006, the single peaked at number 10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] as well as number 24 in Ireland. The single was the group's final release before being dropped by [[Mercury Records]].

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"'''Eddie's Song'''" is the second and final single from British pop-punk band [[Son of Dork]]'s debut, and only, studio album, ''[[Welcome to Loserville]]''. Released on 16 January 2006, the single found relative success, peaking at #10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], as well as reaching #24 in [[Ireland]]. The single was the group's final release before being dropped by their record label.


==Music video==
==Music video==
The video is fronted by ex-rhythm guitarist Dave Williams. He is seen to be a rockstar that has sex with many women, with the women quoting things in newspapers about Eddie, such as "Eddie rocks my world". The video then ends up with newspaper headlines, such as "Eddie had sex with my girlfriend". The video is of [[Son of Dork]] playing at a show. The reasoning behind the title of the song is that Son of Dork were thinking of a rock star with the first name of "Eddie", presumably the rock star [[Eddie Van Halen]]. The other meaning behind the song is to teach people to wear a [[condom]].
The video is fronted by ex-rhythm guitarist Dave Williams. He is seen to be a rockstar that has sex with many women, with the women quoting things in newspapers about Eddie, such as "Eddie rocks my world". The video then ends up with newspaper headlines, such as "Eddie had sex with my girlfriend". The video is of [[Son of Dork]] playing at a show. The reasoning behind the title of the song is that Son of Dork were thinking of a rock star with the first name of "Eddie", presumably the rock star [[Eddie Van Halen]]. The other meaning behind the song is to teach people to wear a [[condom]].


==Track listing==
==Track listings==
'''UK CD1'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Eddie's Song|others=[[Son of Dork]]|year=2006|type=UK CD1 liner notes|publisher=[[Mercury Records]]|id=9876651}}</ref>
; UK CD1
# "Eddie's Song" - 3:44
# "Eddie's Song" (radio edit)
# "[[Thunderbirds/3am|Thunderbirds Are Go]]" - 2:59 <small>([[Busted (band)|Busted]] cover)</small>
# "[[Thunderbirds/3am|Thunderbirds]]" ([[Busted (band)|Busted]] cover)
'''UK CD2'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Eddie's Song|others=Son of Dork|year=2006|type=UK CD2 liner notes|publisher=Mercury Records|id=9876652}}</ref>
; UK CD2
# "Eddie's Song" - 3:44
# "Eddie's Song" (radio edit)
# "Two Princes" - 3:08
# "Two Princes" ([[Spin Doctors]] cover)
# "Ticket Outta Loserville" (Live) - 3:54
# "[[Ticket Outta Loserville]]" (live version)
# Enhanced section
# "Eddie's Song" (Video) - 3:50
# "Photo Gallery"


'''UK DVD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Eddie's Song|others=Son of Dork|year=2006|type=UK DVD single liner notes|publisher=Mercury Records|id=9876653}}</ref>
; UK DVD Single
# "Eddie's Song" (Audio) - 3:44
# "Eddie's Song" (audio)
# "Eddie's Song" (Video) - 3:50
# "Eddie's Song" (video with band commentary)
# "Eddie's Song" (exclusive live video and backstage footage)
# "Album Launch Footage" (Video) - 5:00
# "Photo Gallery"


==Chart positions==
==Chart positions==
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{{single chart|Ireland2|24|song=Eddie's Song|access-date=20 October 2021}}
|Ireland ([[Irish Singles Chart|IRMA]])
|align="center"|24
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{{singlechart|Scotland|4|date=2006-01-22}}
{{single chart|Scotland|4|date=20060122}}
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{{singlechart|UKchartstats|10|artist=Son of Dork}}
{{single chart|UKsinglesbyname|10|artist=Son of Dork|artistid=17761}}
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{MetroLyrics song|son-of-dork|eddies-song}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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[[Category:Son of Dork songs]]
[[Category:2005 songs]]
[[Category:2005 songs]]
[[Category:2006 singles]]
[[Category:2006 singles]]
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[[Category:Son of Dork songs]]
[[Category:Mercury Records singles]]
[[Category:Mercury Records singles]]
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[[Category:Songs written by James Bourne]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Gil Norton]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Gil Norton]]
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[[Category:Songs written by James Bourne]]



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Latest revision as of 22:59, 27 November 2021

"Eddie's Song"
CD 1
Single by Son of Dork
from the album Welcome to Loserville
Released16 January 2006 (2006-01-16)[1]
Length3:44
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)James Bourne, Charlie Grant, Pete Woodroffe
Producer(s)Gil Norton
Son of Dork singles chronology
"Ticket Outta Loserville"
(2005) 		"Eddie's Song"
(2006)
"Eddie's Song"
CD 2

"Eddie's Song" is the second and final single from British pop-punk band Son of Dork's debut and only studio album, Welcome to Loserville (2005). Released on 16 January 2006, the single peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart as well as number 24 in Ireland. The single was the group's final release before being dropped by Mercury Records.

Music video

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The video is fronted by ex-rhythm guitarist Dave Williams. He is seen to be a rockstar that has sex with many women, with the women quoting things in newspapers about Eddie, such as "Eddie rocks my world". The video then ends up with newspaper headlines, such as "Eddie had sex with my girlfriend". The video is of Son of Dork playing at a show. The reasoning behind the title of the song is that Son of Dork were thinking of a rock star with the first name of "Eddie", presumably the rock star Eddie Van Halen. The other meaning behind the song is to teach people to wear a condom.

Track listings

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UK CD1[2]

  1. "Eddie's Song" (radio edit)
  2. "Thunderbirds" (Busted cover)

UK CD2[3]

  1. "Eddie's Song" (radio edit)
  2. "Two Princes" (Spin Doctors cover)
  3. "Ticket Outta Loserville" (live version)
  4. Enhanced section

UK DVD single[4]

  1. "Eddie's Song" (audio)
  2. "Eddie's Song" (video with band commentary)
  3. "Eddie's Song" (exclusive live video and backstage footage)

Chart positions

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 24
Scotland (OCC)[6] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 10

References

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  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 14 January 2006. p. 31.
  2. ^ Eddie's Song (UK CD1 liner notes). Son of Dork. Mercury Records. 2006. 9876651.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Eddie's Song (UK CD2 liner notes). Son of Dork. Mercury Records. 2006. 9876652.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Eddie's Song (UK DVD single liner notes). Son of Dork. Mercury Records. 2006. 9876653.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Eddie's Song". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  7. ^ "Son of Dork: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.


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