One Man Guy (song) explained

"One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III.^{[1] [2]} It originally appeared on his 1985 studio album I'm Alright,^[3] and was included on his 2009 compilation album Essential Recordings: One Man Guy.^[4]

Cover versions

His son, Rufus Wainwright recorded a cover version of "One Man Guy" for his 2001 album Poses.^{[5] [6]} The track features vocals by Teddy Thompson (whose father Richard Thompson produced the original recording by the senior Wainwright) and Wainwright's sister, Martha Wainwright.^[7] Pitchforks Joe Tangari described Wainwright's cover as "faithful and endearing" and said his performance "proves [he] has at least a touch of dad's folk roots in him."^[8] The song also appears on Wainwright's 2014 album .^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rufus Wainwright, 'One Man Guy'. Rolling Stone.
2. Web site: How To Make The Whole World Sing: "One-Man Guy" « American Songwriter. 1 November 2010.
3. Web site: Loudon Wainwright III: I'm Alright. AllMusic. All Media Network. November 4, 2017.
4. Web site: Essential Recordings: One Man Guy - Loudon Wainwright III - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
5. Web site: Poses - Rufus Wainwright - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
6. Web site: One Man Guy - Rufus Wainwright - Song Info - AllMusic. AllMusic.
7. Web site: Looking for a Boy. Jeff. Turrentine. 3 July 2001. Slate.
8. Web site: April 24, 2009. Rufus Wainwright: Poses. Pitchfork. October 7, 2001. Joe. Tangari.
9. Web site: Live from the Artist's Den - Rufus Wainwright - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.