I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
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Jordan Knight
, of New Kids on the Block
, recorded a cover of the song as a ballad
for his 1999 self-titled
solo debut. The video debuted on TRL on July 27, 1999 at number 10.
US Vinyl, 12"
UK Maxi-CD
Jordan Knight
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer in the boy band, New Kids on the Block , and actor, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his distinctive falsetto style of singing, influenced by The Stylistics. After New Kids On...
, of New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band currently consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and...
, recorded a cover of the song as a ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
for his 1999 self-titled
Jordan Knight (album)
Jordan Knight is the eponymous debut album from former New Kids on the Block member, Jordan Knight. Jordan Knight co-produced 8 of the 11 tracks on the disc with help from Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and a soon-to-be-known artist, Robin Thicke...
solo debut. The video debuted on TRL on July 27, 1999 at number 10.
Track listing
US Single- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Soul Solution Radio Edit) - 4:03
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (LP Version) - 4:04
US Vinyl, 12"
- A1 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Soul Solution Ext. Vox) - 10:31
- A2 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Soul Solution Radio Edit) - 4:05
- B1 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (CZR's Funk Parlor Remix) - 8:13
- B2 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Soul Solution Dub) - 7:48
UK Maxi-CD
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (LP Version) - 4:06
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Uptempo Remix Radio Edit) - 3:54
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Soul Solution Radio Mix) - 4:09
- Give It To You (Club Remix) - 5:32
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (CD-ROM Video) - 4:09
Other cover versions
- The Goo Goo DollsGoo Goo DollsThe Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
included a cover of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" (shortened to "Never Take the Place of Your Man") on their 1990 album Hold Me UpHold Me UpHold Me Up is the third professional album release of the Buffalo-born Goo Goo Dolls, released under Metal Blade Records in 1990. This is considered to be their true major label debut, as previous albums had been organized by the band themselves. It features their first single, "There You Are",...
. The vocals for this version are sung by Lance DiamondLance DiamondLance Diamond is an American lounge singer and radio personality based in Buffalo, New York. He can be heard on Saturday nights at the Elmwood Lounge, located in Buffalo on Elmwood Avenue. Mr. Diamond has performed at , on Sunday evenings during the Summer also on Elmwood.Diamond, together with...
who performs in their hometown of Buffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. - After performing the song live on tour, EelsEels (band)Eels is an American indie rock band formed by singer/songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E...
recorded a cover for their 2008 album Useless Trinkets. The album also features a cover of "If I Was Your GirlfriendIf I Was Your Girlfriend"If I Was Your Girlfriend" was the second single off Prince's widely-acclaimed 1987 double album Sign “☮” the Times. While it is today considered one of his most notable songs, at the time of its release the song did not chart well in the U.S....
", another song from Prince's Sign “☮” the Times album. The video for this version is on the DVD Eels with Strings: Live at Town HallEels with Strings: Live at Town Hall-DVD track listing:#I Heart NY#"Theme from Blinking Lights"#"Going to Your Funeral Part 2" – 1:53#"Dust of Ages" – 2:06#"In the Yard, Behind the Church" – 3:12#Ladies of EELS...
, but without the audio. Authorization for use of the song was not received and the audio was replaced by an 'emergency commentary' explaining the situation in a veiled, but humorous manner by Eels leader EMark Oliver EverettMark Oliver Everett is the lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist and sometime drummer of the independent rock band Eels...
and guitarist The ChetJeff LysterJeff "The Chet" Lyster is a multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work with Eels, an alternative/experimental rock band based in California formed by Mark Oliver Everett . He has also toured with Lucinda Williams. -References:...
. - Flesh for LuluFlesh for LuluFlesh for Lulu was an Alternative rock/Gothic band formed in Brixton, London, UK, and was active between 1982 and 1992. Their music was a mix of the New York Dolls and Rolling Stones with gothic rock's gloomy atmosphere and aesthetics.-History:...
released a live cover on their 1990 album Final Vinyl (and Live Flesh). - Sigue Sigue SputnikSigue Sigue SputnikSigue Sigue Sputnik were a British new wave band created in 1982 by the former Generation X bassist Tony James. The band had three UK Top 40 hit singles, including the song "Love Missile F1-11".-Early years:...
covered it on their 2007 e.p Ray of Light. - Irish Indie group The Dudley Corporation include the song at the end of their cover of QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
's "Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band's 1975 album A Night at the Opera...
", entitled "I Could Never Take The Place of Your Bohemian Rhapsody". - Seattle band Fruit Bats reference the track in their ballad "Singing Joy to the World" from the 2010 release "The Ruminant BandThe Ruminant BandThe Ruminant Band is the fourth album by American folk-rock band Fruit Bats, released on August 4, 2009.The song Primitive Man was chosen as the Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week for December 22, 2009.-Track listing:#"Primitive Man"...
". - My Morning JacketMy Morning JacketMy Morning Jacket is an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky.The band consists of Jim James , Tom 'Two-Tone Tommy' Blankenship , Patrick Hallahan , Carl Broemel , and Bo Koster .-History:My Morning Jacket was...
performed a cover of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" during their set at the 2005 Bonnaroo Music FestivalBonnaroo Music FestivalThe Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an annual four day music festival created and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. It hosted its tenth annual event June 9–12, 2011...
. - Country music singer Christian KaneChristian KaneChristian Kane is an American actor and singer/songwriter of Native American descent. He currently stars as Eliot Spencer on the TNT series Leverage. He is best known for his roles in the television shows Angel and Into the West, and the movies Just Married and Secondhand Lions.He is the lead...
has also performed a cover of this song. - The Wellington International Ukulele OrchestraWellington International Ukulele OrchestraThe Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is an ensemble of ukulele players based in Wellington, New Zealand. Apart from a double bass the band is composed entirely of ukuleles. Their repertoire consists mainly of covers of modern popular music and some ukulele and New Zealand standards...
included a cover on their 2009 EP "The Dreaming." - The Godfather of Latin American Rock, Argentinean Charly GarcíaCharly GarcíaCharly García is a singer-songwriter, pianist and keyboardist from Argentina with a long career in rock music, forming successful groups such as Sui Generis and Serú Girán, cult status groups like La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros, and as a solo musician.-Early years:Charly García was the eldest son in...
played a live version in his 1989 concert in Bogotá, Colombia. In the introduction of the song he blames the Colombian press for trying to create a bad atmosphere in the Rock en EspañolRock en EspañolRock en español is the Spanish-language rock music. While the term is used widely in English, it is used in Spanish mainly to distinguish such music from "Anglo rock." It is a style of rock music that developed in Latin American countries and Latino communities, along with other genres like...
movement (a small but rising scene at the time) by comparing Latin American local bands with international renowned Rock artists . "We are all friends. How can we fight against our own friends ?? against Peter GabrielPeter GabrielPeter Brian Gabriel is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career...
???, how can we fight against Prince??? That's a shame" he says before claiming that Prince himself asked him to play the song. (Search "Charly Garcia - I could never take the place of your man - Colombia 1989" for the video on You Tube)