Automatic Lover Explained

Automatic Lover
Cover:Dee_D._Jackson-Automatic_Lover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Dee D. Jackson
Album:Cosmic Curves
Released:1978
Genre:Disco
Length:3:55
Label:
Producer:Gary Unwin
Prev Title:Man of a Man
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Meteor Man
Next Year:1978

"Automatic Lover" is a 1978 song by English singer and musician Dee D. Jackson, released as the lead single from her debut album, Cosmic Curves (1978). The song was very successful on the charts in Europe, reaching number two in Sweden, number three in Ireland, number four in the UK[1] and number five in both Norway and West Germany.[2] It also charted in Australia and climbed high up the South African singles charts. In Brazil, the success was such that the Brazilian media produced its own version of Dee D. Jackson. The accompanying music video for the song features Jackson performing with a robot. The refrain, "See me, feel me, hear me, love me, touch me", was sampled on the Friends of Matthew track, "Out There" in 1991, released on Pulse 8 Records. A trance remix of "Out There" by Lange was released on Serious Records in 1999 to moderate success, in the UK.

The song's "robotic" backing vocals were provided by Jimmy McShane, who subsequently toured Europe with Jackson and her band as a stage dancer and backing singer.[3] [4] [5]

Track listing

A. "Automatic Lover"

B. "Didn't Think You'd Do It"

Charts

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] 56
Brazil (Billboard)[7] 1
Denmark (Hitlisten)[8] 5
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[9] 10
France (IFOP)[10] 70
Iceland (Morgunblaðið)[11] 1
Ireland (IRMA)3
Italy (Musica e dischi)[12] 6
South Africa (Springbok Radio) [13] 15
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] 7
UK Singles (OCC)4
West Germany (Official German Charts)5

Notes and References

  1. Book: Roberts, David. 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited. London. 1-904994-10-5. 273.
  2. Book: Ehnert. Günter. Hit Bilanz. Deutsche Chart Singles 1956–1980. Hamburg. Taurus Press. 1990. 105.
  3. News: Jasper . Tony . Jungle monster from boy in leopard skin . . 23 August 1985 . 12 . . subscription . 26 April 2024.
  4. Book: McAleer, Dave . The Omnibus Book of British and American Hit Singles, 1960-1990 . . 1990 . 15 . 9780711921801.
  5. Chris White . Talent: Chart newcomer . . 17 August 1985 . 24 . 0265-1548.
  6. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 150.
  7. Brazilian Singles Sales - Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos. 23 December 1978.
  8. Danish Charts Archive. Week 36 - 1978.
  9. Book: Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021. 2021. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Helsinki. 29 June 2022. fi.
  10. Web site: Le Détail par Artiste . InfoDisc . 14 February 2024 . Select "Dee D. Jackson" from the artist drop-down menu . fr.
  11. 8 October 1978. Íslenski Vinsaelda Listinn. Morgunblaðið. 25. 1021-7266.
  12. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 June 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Dee D. Jackson".
  13. Web site: SA Charts 1969 - 1989 - Acts M . . December 8, 1978 . February 14, 2024.
  14. Web site: Listas de superventas: 1978 . Davidalic . Listas De Superventas . . 21 October 1978 . 21 May 2024.