Pixies - Here Comes Your Man Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Here Comes Your Man' released as a single?

   'Here Comes Your Man' was released as a single in June 1989, from the Pixies' second album Doolittle.

2. Who wrote 'Here Comes Your Man'?

   'Here Comes Your Man' was written by Black Francis, the frontman of Pixies. His real name is Charles Thompson.

3. Why did Pixies initially hesitate to record 'Here Comes Your Man'?

   Pixies were reluctant to record 'Here Comes Your Man' because they felt it was too pop and commercial compared to their other songs. They referred to it as 'the Tom Petty song'.

4. What instruments are prominently featured in 'Here Comes Your Man'?

   'Here Comes Your Man' features a jangly guitar sound achieved by Joey Santiago using a 12-string Rickenbacker and a Telecaster, along with an acoustic guitar playing a D–G–A chord progression.

5. Did Pixies promote 'Here Comes Your Man' heavily when it was first released?

   No, despite its pop appeal and airplay on college radio stations, Pixies didn't promote 'Here Comes Your Man' heavily as they were not overly concerned with popularity at the time.

6. Has 'Here Comes Your Man' appeared in any films or TV shows?

   'Here Comes Your Man' has been featured in several films including (500) Days of Summer, Say It Isn't So, Stuck on You, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, and Daddy's Home. It also appeared in TV shows like The Simpsons and Mr. Mercedes.