Ian Hunter (August 6, 1976) – "You Nearly Did Me In" b/w "Letter To Brittania From The Union Jack" Single: UK 7"

You Nearly Did Me In is a track from Ian Hunter’s second studio album All American Alien Boy, released in 1976. Both sides of the single are taken from that album. The single was issued by CBS Records in the UK on August 6 1976. Despite its quality, the single did not chart significantly in the UK or elsewhere, reflecting the album’s commercial struggles. All American Alien Boy was a critical success.

Because of management issues, Mick Ronson did not appear on this album; instead, Hunter brought in keyboardist Chris Stainton to act as a balancing force in the studio.

Unlike his previous album, the album didn’t feature any of his trademark rockers (apart from Restless Youth) and he opted for a more jazzy direction, featuring bassist Jaco Pastorius.

The album title is a play on Rick Derringer’s 1973 album All American Boy. Queen appear as backing vocalists on the track You Nearly Did Me In.

COUNTRY VARIANTS

Artist: Ian Hunter

Title: You Nearly Did Me In

Label: CBS

Country: UK

Catalogue: S CBS 4479 / CBS 4479 Date: August 6, 1976

Format: 7" Single

Tracklist (7"): 

A — You Nearly Did Me In (I. Hunter)

B — Letter To Brittania From The Union Jack (I. Hunter)

UK VARIANTS: 

• UK - CBS – S CBS 4479 - 1976 (Solid Centre)

• UK - CBS – S CBS 4479 - 1976 (Promo)

• UK - CBS – S CBS 4479 - 1976 (4 Prong Centre)

PERSONNEL(Taken from LP)

Ian Hunter – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, producer, arranger Chris Stainton – piano, organ, mellotron, bass guitar Jaco Pastorius – bass guitar

Aynsley Dunbar – drums

Jerry Weems – lead guitar

David Sanborn – saxophone

Freddie Mercury – backing vocals on You Nearly Did Me In

Brian May – backing vocals on You Nearly Did Me In

Roger Taylor – backing vocals on You Nearly Did Me In

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