The Tubes (June 25, 1976 Release) – “Don't Touch Me There” 7" Single

A theatrical, tongue-in-cheek glam-pop gem, “Don’t Touch Me There” is one of The Tubes’ most memorable singles. Featuring a sizzling duet between Fee Waybill and Re Styles, the song is a playful parody of 1960s girl-group drama wrapped in a Wall of Sound arrangement.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Tubes

Label: A&M

Date: June 25, 1976

Catalogue: AMS 7239

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: UK

A-Side: “Don't Touch Me There”

Written by: Ron Nagle, Jane Dornacker Produced by: Ken Scott

B-Side: “Proud To Be An American” Written by: Bill Spooner

Produced by: Ken Scott

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Commercial Single (AMS 7239)

A. Don't Touch Me There

B. Proud To Be An American

PERSONNEL

• Fee Waybill — vocals

• Re Styles — vocals

• Ken Scott — producer

THE STORY

Released on June 25, 1976 on A&M Records, “Don’t Touch Me There” / “Proud To Be An American” was taken from the album Young and Rich. The A-side is a dramatic, suggestive duet that parodies classic girl-group sounds, while the B-side delivers sharp satirical commentary on American patriotism. The single reached No.61 on the US Billboard chart.

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS 

Australia

• Don't Touch Me There — 7", 45 RPM, Single — A&M — Australia · 1976

Canada

• Don't Touch Me There — 7", 45 RPM, Single — A&M — Canada · 1976

New Zealand

• Don't Touch Me There — 7", 45 RPM, Single — A&M — New Zealand · 1976

USA

• Don't Touch Me There — 7", 45 RPM, Single — A&M — USA · 1976

  
  

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This release perfectly encapsulated The Tubes’ theatrical and satirical style. Re Styles’ powerful vocal on the A-side is often highlighted as a standout moment. The B-side “Proud To Be An American” is a clever, biting critique of consumerism and patriotism. Both tracks appear on the album Young and Rich, which reached No.46 on the Billboard 200.

RELATED MATERIAL 

The Tubes (1976) Young and Rich (Album)

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SOURCES 

Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia

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