I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You

Alan Parsons

About I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You

"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" is a song by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, featured on their 1977 album I Robot. Written by band leaders Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" was sung by pop singer Lenny Zakatek, who would go on to sing many of the band's songs. In the United States, the song was a moderate success and charted at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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2004
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If I had a mind to
I wouldn't want to think like you
And if I had time to
I wouldn't want to talk to you
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
If I was high class
I wouldn't need a buck to pass
And if I was a fall guy
I wouldn't need no alibi
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
Back on the bottom line
Diggin' for a lousy dime
If I hit a mother lode
I'd cover anything that showed
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you

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Alan Parsons

Alan Parsons (born 20 December 1948) is a British audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved with the production of several significant albums, including The Beatles' Abbey Road and Let It Be, as well as Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon for which Pink Floyd credit him as an important contributor. Parsons' own group, The Alan Parsons Project, as well as his subsequent solo recordings, have also been successful commercially. more »

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Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" was released as a standalone single in June 1977.
Album Feature
The song is featured on "The Alan Parsons Project" album titled "I Robot," which is the band's second studio album.
Genre
"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" is usually classified under progressive rock, a genre that was highly popular in the 1970s.
Lyrics
The lyrics, though not immediately clear, are generally interpreted as a commentary on one’s disdain towards an unascertained character or lifestyle.
Lead Vocals
The song features lead vocals from band member Lenny Zakatek, one of various artists to lend their voices across The Alan Parsons Project’s discography.
Chart Performance
The single was successful in the U.S., peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by the duo Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, who were also the founding members of The Alan Parsons Project.
Modern Features
The song was prominently sampled in "Breakout," a single from the Foo Fighters' 1999 album, "There Is Nothing Left to Lose."
Legacy
The song is often considered a classic among fans of The Alan Parsons Project, remaining one of their most popular and frequently performed tracks.
Pop Culture Reference
"I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" also featured in the 2018 film "Hereditary," adding to its modern cultural relevance.
Concept Album
The song is part of "I Robot," which is a concept album loosely based on Isaac Asimov's "Robot" series of stories.
Musical Composition
The track showcases Parsons’s skills as a sound engineer, combining intricate harmonies, layered vocals, and a distinctive guitar riff, which was uncommon for music of its time.
Awards
In 1978, Alan Parsons was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Engineered Recording for the "I Robot" album that features this song.

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