"Automatic Lover" is a 1978 song by English singer and musician Dee D. Jackson, released as the lead single from her debut album, Cosmic Curves (1978). The song was very successful on the charts in Europe, reaching number two in Sweden, number three in Ireland, number four in the UK[1] and number five in both Norway and West Germany.[2] It also charted in Australia and climbed high up the South African singles charts. In Brazil, the success was such that the Brazilian media produced its own version of Dee D. Jackson. The accompanying music video for the song features Jackson performing with a robot. The refrain, "See me, feel me, hear me, love me, touch me", was sampled on the Friends of Matthew track, "Out There" in 1991, released on Pulse 8 Records. A trance remix of "Out There" by Lange was released on Serious Records in 1999 to moderate success, in the UK.
| "Automatic Lover" | ||||
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| Single by Dee D. Jackson | ||||
| from the album Cosmic Curves | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Genre | Disco | |||
| Length | 3:55 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Gary Unwin | |||
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| "Automatic Lover" on YouTube | ||||
The song's "robotic" backing vocals were provided by Jimmy McShane, who subsequently toured Europe with Jackson and her band as a stage dancer and backing singer.[3][4][5]
Track listing
edit- 7", UK (1978)
- A. "Automatic Lover"
- B. "Didn't Think You'd Do It"
Charts
edit| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 56 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[7] | 11 |
| Brazil (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| Denmark (Hitlisten)[9] | 5 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[10] | 10 |
| France (IFOP)[11] | 70 |
| Iceland (Morgunblaðið)[12] | 1 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 3 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[13] | 6 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[14] | 5 |
| South Africa (Springbok Radio) [15] | 15 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[16] | 7 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[17] | 2 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[1] | 4 |
| West Germany (Official German Charts)[2] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 273. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b Ehnert, Günter, ed. (1990). Hit Bilanz. Deutsche Chart Singles 1956–1980. Hamburg: Taurus Press. p. 105.
- ^ Jasper, Tony (23 August 1985). "Jungle monster from boy in leopard skin". Manchester Evening News. p. 12. Retrieved 26 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ McAleer, Dave (1990). The Omnibus Book of British and American Hit Singles, 1960-1990. Omnibus Press. p. 15. ISBN 9780711921801.
- ^ Chris White, ed. (17 August 1985). "Talent: Chart newcomer". Music Week. p. 24. ISSN 0265-1548.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 150. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Dee D. Jackson – Automatic Lover" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Brazilian Singles Sales - Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos. 23 December 1978.
- ^ Danish Charts Archive. Week 36 - 1978.
- ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Le Détail par Artiste". InfoDisc (in French). Select "Dee D. Jackson" from the artist drop-down menu. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Íslenski Vinsaelda Listinn". Morgunblaðið. 8 October 1978. p. 25. ISSN 1021-7266.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 29 June 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Dee D. Jackson".
- ^ "Dee D. Jackson – Automatic Lover". VG-lista. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "SA Charts 1969 - 1989 - Acts M". Springbok Radio. December 8, 1978. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Davidalic (21 October 1978). "Listas de superventas: 1978". AFE. Listas De Superventas. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Dee D. Jackson – Automatic Lover". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Dee D. Jackson – Automatic Lover". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 June 2022.