An English Gentleman
James Dean Bradfield
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Creation"An English Gentleman" was written and performed by James Dean Bradfield, who is more famously known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Welsh rock band, Manic Street Preachers.
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AlbumThe song is part of Bradfield's debut solo album named "The Great Western," which was released on July 24, 2006, following a brief hiatus from his band.
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TributeIt was written as a tribute to Philip Hall, the Manic Street Preachers' first manager, who died in 1993 from cancer.
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Genre"The Great Western" is mainly a Britpop album, but "An English Gentleman" is more inclined towards the rock genre, slightly deviating from Bradfield's usual style with Manic Street Preachers.
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Chart-PeakAs a single, it was released on September 25, 2006, and reached No 24 in the UK singles chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics highly praised Hall's generous, gentle, and strong nature. This song speaks volumes of the mutual respect and admiration between Hall and Bradfield.
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Music VideoIn the music video of the song, James Dean Bradfield is seen walking through London, which was a city loved and often visited by Philip Hall.
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ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, being praised for its poignant lyrics and catchy melody.
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Live PerformancesJames Dean Bradfield played this song live several times, once in 2006 at the Leeds Carling Weekend, dedicating it to Hall's memory.
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B-side TracksThe single came out with two B-side tracks: "Victory and Defeat on the Kendon Hill," which was inspired by the life of Tom Richards—only Welshman to have run in the Olympic Marathon for Britain, and “Kodawari” which is a popular term in Japan that translates to “an obsession with quality work.”
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Background"An English Gentleman" showcases Bradfield's songwriting capabilities in the absence of his usual team, Nicky Wire and Richey Edwards from Manic Street Preachers.
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