Temporary Secretary
Paul McCartney
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Mister marks can you find for me Someone strong and sweet fitting on my knee She can keep her job if she gets it wrong Ah, but mister marks I won't need her long All I need is help for a little while We can take dictation and learn to smile And a temporary secretary is what I need for to do the job I need a Temporary secretary, temporary secretary Temporary secretary, temporary secretary Mister marks could you send her quick 'cause my regular has been getting sick I need a Temporary secretary, temporary secretary Mister marks I can pay her well If she comes along and can stay a spell I will promise now that I'll treat her right And will rarely keep her 'til late at night I need a She can be a belly dancer I don't need a need romancer She can be a diplomat But I don't need a girl like that She can be a neurosurgeon If she's doin' nothing' urgent What I need's a temporary, temporary secretary I need a, I need a Temporary secretary. temporary secretary Temporary secretary, temporary secretary Temporary secretary, temporary secretary Now mister marks when I send her back Will you please make sure she stays on the right track Spoken: Well I know how hard it is for young girls these days in the face of everything to stay on The right track What I need's a temporary, temporary secretary Temporary secretary I need a / Temporary secretary, temporary secretary, Temporary secretary I need a Temporary secretary. temporary secretary, Temporary secretary.
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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12 facts about this song
Album Details"Temporary Secretary" is one of the tracks from Paul McCartney's second solo album, "McCartney II," released in 1980.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the electronic music genre and is considered one of McCartney's experimental works.
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Unique ReleaseInterestingly, it was released as a single only in the United Kingdom.
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Notable Ranking"Temporary Secretary" did not chart in the UK top 40 but was highly regarded by NME (New Musical Express), which ranked it 36th best track of the year 1980.
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Technological InnovationThe track is known for its heavy use of synthesized sounds and sequences generated by a Roland System 100 synthesizer.
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Controversial LyricsThe song's theme and lyrics, telling the story of a man looking for a temporary secretary, have been met with mixed reactions over the years.
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DJ DiscoveryThe song was rediscovered by DJs and fans of electronic music in the early 2000s, contributing to an unexpected resurgence in its popularity.
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Popularity Increase"Temporary Secretary" has found a new audience in the twenty-first century and has been included in the sets of McCartney's performances more recently.
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ReceptionThe song was initially met with criticism but has grown in appreciation over time, with multiple critics citing it as a standout track from "McCartney II."
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Remix VersionA 12-inch remix of "Temporary Secretary" was released for Record Store Day 2016, further cementing its legacy as a dance track.
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ReputationToday, the song is often noted as one of McCartney's most interesting solo works and a pioneering example of his experimentation with electronic music.
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Live PerformancesDespite its mixed reception upon release, "Temporary Secretary" was performed by McCartney during his 2013-2015 Out There Tour. Interesting fact, this happened over 30 years after the song's release.
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