1939 Returning/Chicken vs. Macho


"1939 Returning" and "Chicken vs. Macho" are songs by British indie rock band The Crocketts. "1939 Returning" was produced by Charlie Francis, and "Chicken vs. Macho" was produced by Francis with Bird & Bush. The two tracks were featured on the band's 2000 second album The Great Brain Robbery, and released together as its third and final single on 16 October 2000.

Composition

Writer and vocalist Davey MacManus has provided the following explanation of the meaning of "1939 Returning":
Speaking about "Chicken vs. Macho", he provided the following insight:

Reception

In his unfavourable review of The Great Brain Robbery, Melody Maker writer Daniel Booth identified "1939 Returning" as one of two "white hot-stormers" on the album.

Personnel

;The Crocketts
  • Davey MacManus – vocals, guitar; production and [Audio Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing (recorded music)|mixing] on "Happy as a Bastard" and "That's for Sure"
  • Dan Harris – guitar; production and mixing on "Happy as a Bastard" and "That's for Sure"
  • Richard Carter – bass; production and mixing on "Happy as a Bastard" and "That's for Sure"
  • Owen Hopkin – drums; production and mixing on "Happy as a Bastard" and "That's for Sure"
;Guest musicians
;Additional personnel
  • Charlie Francis – production and mixing on "Happy as a Bastard" and "That's for Sure", production on "1939 Returning", mixing on "Chicken vs. Macho"
  • Bird & Bush – production on "Chicken vs. Macho"
  • Simon Askew – production and mixing on "1939 Returning"
  • George Thomas – production assistance and mixing assistance on "1939 Returning"