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2007 single by Arctic Monkeys
This article is about the song. For the mechanical game sometimes known as a "teddy picker", see Claw crane.
| "Teddy Picker" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Arctic Monkeys | |
| from the album Favourite Worst Nightmare | |
| Released | 3 December 2007 (UK) |
| Recorded | December 2006 |
| Studio | Miloco Studios, London |
| Genre | Post-punk[1] garage rock[2] |
| Length | 2:43 |
| Label | Domino |
| Composer(s) | Jamie Cook Matt Helders Nick O'Malley Alex Turner[3] |
| Lyricist(s) | Alex Turner |
| Producer(s) | James Ford Mike Crossey |
| Arctic Monkeys singles chronology | |
| "Fluorescent Adolescent" (2007) "Teddy Picker" (2007) "Crying Lightning" (2009) | |
| Music video | |
| "Teddy Picker" on YouTube | |
"Teddy Picker" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released as the third single[4] from their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare. It was released on 3 December 2007 in the United Kingdom.[5] The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 20.
The video was directed by Roman Coppola, who has previously worked with The Strokes, Daft Punk and Phoenix. The whole video was completed in one day and features the band performing the song live in RAK Studios, London and walking to a local pub. It also won them Best Video at the 2008 NME Awards.
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Teddy Picker" | Turner | Arctic Monkeys | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Bad Woman" (featuring Richard Hawley) | Patrick Sickafus | Arctic Monkeys | 2:18 |
Personnel adapted from album liner notes [3]
Arctic Monkeys
- Alex Turner - lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Jamie Cook - rhythm guitar
- Nick O'Malley - bass
- Matt Helders - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Technical Personnel
- Mike Crossey - production, mixing
- James Ford - production, mixing
- George Marino - mastering
| Chart (2007)[6] | Peakposition |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 99 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 32 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 35 |
| Netherlands Singles Chart | 98 |
| UK Singles Chart | 20 |
| UK Indie Chart | 1 |
- ^ Bartz, Simon (5 April 2007). "Planet of the apes". The Japan Times. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ Masley, Ed (24 October 2014). "Best Arctic Monkeys singles, from 'Dancefloor' to 'AM'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b Favourite Worst Nightmare (booklet). Arctic Monkeys. London: Domino Recording Company. 2007. WIGCD188. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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- ^ "Arctic Monkeys announce new single". NME. 3 October 2007. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Teddy Picker by Arctic Monkeys – Music Charts". αCharts.
- ^ "British single certifications – Arctic Monkeys – Teddy Picker". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 July 2023.