Walkie Talkie Man
| "Walkie Talkie Man" | ||||
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| Single by Steriogram | ||||
| from the album Schmack! | ||||
| Released | 29 February 2004 | |||
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| Length | 2:13 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Steriogram | |||
| Producer(s) | David Kahne | |||
| Steriogram singles chronology | ||||
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"Walkie Talkie Man" is a song by New Zealand band Steriogram, released in 2004 on the album Schmack! and as a single.
The song is widely recognized as bringing Steriogram the majority of their popularity. Its simple, catchy riff and fast-talking verses contribute to the song's popularity, and it attracted even more attention when it was used as the background music to an advert by Apple for the iPod.
The song debuted at #19 on the
New Zealand Singles Chart in the band's native New Zealand
.
Exactly 1:59 into the song, lead guitarist Brad Carter sneezes.
Music video
The music video for "Walkie Talkie Man" was directed by
Video Music Awards
.
Use in media
The song was used in the films MLB 2005, and Elite Beat Agents.
Personnel
- Tyson Kennedy – lead vocals
- Brad Carter – co-lead vocals and lead guitar
- Tim Youngson – rhythm guitar and backing vocals
- Jake Adams – bass guitar and backing vocals
- Jared Wrennall – drums and backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[1] | 80 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[2] | 14 |
| 19 |
References
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 267.
- ^ "Steriogram – Walkie Talkie Man". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
