Neanderthal Man
Hotlegs
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I'm a neanderthal man You're a neanderthal girl Let's make neanderthal love In this neanderthal world I'm a neanderthal man You're a neanderthal girl Let's make neanderthal love In this neanderthal world I'm a neanderthal man You're a neanderthal girl Let's make neanderthal love In this neanderthal world I'm a neanderthal man You're a neanderthal girl Let's make neanderthal love In this neanderthal world
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Written by: MAC DAVIS
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12 facts about this song
Group FormationThe track "Neanderthal Man" was performed by the band Hotlegs, which was a precursor to the popular 70s group 10cc.
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Historical ContextReleased in 1970, "Neanderthal Man" was Hotlegs' first and most notable single.
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Chart PerformanceThis single achieved chart success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Notable CoverThe song was covered by English rock band Elton John, on their 1972 album "Honky Château".
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Unexpected SuccessHotlegs' founders, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme, never expected "Neanderthal Man" to be a hit, and initially created the song as an experimental studio production.
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Limited DiscographyDespite the success of "Neanderthal Man," Hotlegs only released one album titled "Thinks: School Stinks."
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Shared Band MembersThe members of Hotlegs and the original members of 10cc are the same, namely Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme, with the addition of Graham Gouldman in 10cc.
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Lyricless"Neanderthal Man" has less in the way of lyrics, with its chorus predominantly made up of the phrase, "I'm a Neanderthal man, you're a Neanderthal girl, let's make Neanderthal love in this Neanderthal world".
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Worldwide SuccessDespite its atypical style and repetitious lyrics, the song was a worldwide success, selling more than two million copies globally.
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LegacyEventually, the group's members formed the band 10cc, which enjoyed considerable success during the 1970s and 80s, and "Neanderthal Man" remains one of their most remembered musical outings from their pre-10cc days.
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Musical StyleThe song's style is described as unique because it was based on a drum pattern and consisted of a repetition of its title in the lyrics.
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Track LengthThe original release of "Neanderthal Man" had a running length of 4:12 minutes, but it was cut down to 2:20 for radio play.
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