"The Lodgers" also known by the full title "The Lodgers (Or She Was Only a Shopkeeper's Daughter)" is a song by the English band the Style Council, which was their eleventh single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller and keyboardist Mick Talbot, and was released in 1985. It is the third single from the band's second album, Our Favourite Shop (1985). Our Favourite Shop was renamed Internationalists in the United States.
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Single by the Style Council | ||||
from the album Our Favourite Shop | ||||
Released | 1985 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Weller, Mick Talbot | |||
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As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by the Style Council. The song was included on The Singular Adventures of The Style Council, The Complete Adventures of The Style Council, and Greatest Hits.
Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Singles Chart[1] | 47 |
UK Singles Chart[2] | 13 |
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