Temporary Secretary

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"Temporary Secretary" is an experimental, synth-driven track by Paul McCartney, noted for its quirky, repetitive electronic riff and cult status among fans.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
albumArtist Paul McCartney NERFINISHED
artist Paul McCartney
composer Paul McCartney
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticalReputation regarded as ahead of its time in electronic pop
cultStatusDescription initially divisive but later acclaimed by fans and critics
genre electronic music
experimental pop
synth-pop
hasBside Secret Friend
hasCultFollowingAmong Paul McCartney fans
hasCultStatus true
hasLivePerformancesBy Paul McCartney NERFINISHED
hasMusicalFeature repetitive electronic riff
sequenced synthesizer pattern
spoken-style vocal elements
synth-driven arrangement
uptempo rhythm
hasMusicVideo no widely known original 1980 promo video
hasRemixOrExtendedVersion Secret Friend as related experimental B-side NERFINISHED
hasTheme humorous request for a temporary secretary
includedInReissuesOf McCartney II NERFINISHED
influencedPerceptionOfArtist highlighted Paul McCartney’s experimental side NERFINISHED
isTrackNumberOnAlbum track on McCartney II
language English
length approximately 3 minutes 13 seconds
lyricist Paul McCartney
notableCharacteristic quirky sound
repetitive structure
use of early synthesizer technology
partOfAlbum McCartney II NERFINISHED
performer Paul McCartney
producer Paul McCartney
recordingArtist Paul McCartney NERFINISHED
recordLabel Columbia Records
Parlophone
releasedAsSingleInTerritory United Kingdom NERFINISHED
releaseYear 1980
usesInstrument drum machine
electric bass
synthesizer
vocalStyle lead vocals by Paul McCartney
writerCredit Paul McCartney NERFINISHED

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McCartney II hasPart Temporary Secretary
McCartney II notableSingle Temporary Secretary