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"(He's a) Shape in a Drape" is a song by British singer-songwriter and musician Joe Jackson, which was released in 1988 as a single from the soundtrack album of the American biographical comedy-drama film Tucker: The Man and His Dream. The song was written and produced by Jackson.[1]

"(He's a) Shape in a Drape"
Single by Joe Jackson
from the album Tucker
Released	1988
Length	2:59
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Joe Jackson
Producer(s)	Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson singles chronology
"Is She Really Going Out with Him? (Live)" (1988) "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" (1988) "Nineteen Forever" (1989)

Critical reception

In a review of the single, Paul Massey of the Aberdeen Evening Express described Jackson as "a talented guy" and noted the song returned Jackson to "his Jumpin' Jive era".[2] Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner considered it to be "jolly gentle jazz swing fun from one of music's top songsmiths".[3]

In a review of the Tucker soundtrack, Tom Moon of The Philadelphia Inquirer considered "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" to be "the most engaging" of the three tracks to feature vocals.[4] Tomm Carroll, writing for the News-Pilot commented: "With a nod to the commercial, Tucker [features] a couple of vocal pieces compatible with the style of the score, [including] the swing-fest, "(He's a) Shape in a Drape"." Carroll added that the song "smacks of a hit single".[5]

Track listing

7" and cassette single

1. "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" - 2:59
2. "Speedway" - 2:40

7" single (US promo)

1. "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" - 2:59
2. "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" - 2:59

CD single

1. "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" - 2:59
2. "Soul Kiss" (Live) - 4:51
3. "Monday Papers" (Live) - 4:58

CD single (US promo)

1. "(He's a) Shape in a Drape" - 2:59

Personnel

Production

• Joe Jackson - producer, arranger
• David Anderle - album coordinator
• Seigen Ono - recording and mixing on "Soul Kiss" and "Monday Papers"
• David Kershenbaum - mixing engineer on "Soul Kiss" and "Monday Papers"
• Kevin Smith - remix engineer on "Soul Kiss" and "Monday Papers"

Charts

Chart (1988)	Peak position
Australia Kent Music Report[6]	87
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7]	30
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[8]	73
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9]	29
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10]	35

References

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