| Robot Man | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Connie Francis |
| B-Side: | Mama |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | MGM |
| Producer: | F. Day Biem |
| Prev Title: | My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own |
| Prev Year: | 1960 |
| Next Title: | Many Tears Ago |
| Next Year: | 1960 |
"Robot Man" is a 1960 song performed by Connie Francis. It was written by the songwriting team of Sylvia Dee and George Goehring.
The song became a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960.[1] It was also a hit in Australia (#3) and New Zealand (#4).[2]
Another version of the song was released in the U.S. in 1960 by singer Jamie Horton on the Joy label. It reached #87 on the Music Vendor Top 100 and #12 on the Cash Box Looking Ahead chart.
In "Robot Man," the singer wishes for a man who is an automaton instead of "a real-life boy" to "give her grief" and leave her "crying in her handkerchief." A robotic man would be dependable and predictable, with no need to worry about him cheating, neglecting her, lying to her or arguing with her.
| Chart (1960-1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 3 |
| New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)[3] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 2 |