Only Human (Example song)

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"Only Human"
Song by Example
from the album Live Life Living
Released26 March 2014
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Example
  • Sheldrake
  • Critikal (co-producer)

"Only Human" is a song by British singer Example. It was released on 26 March 2014 through Epic Records as an instant download when pre-ordering his fifth studio album Live Life Living . The song is written and produced by Example, Sheldrake and Alf Bamford. [1]

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Background and release

"Only Human" was first performed live at a pre-festival warm-up show at the O2 Academy Bristol on 6 June 2013.

On March 26, Example released the song as a promotional single.

Track listing

Album version
No.TitleLength
1."Only Human"3:44

Personnel

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References

  1. Mandle, Chris (2014-06-24). "Example's track by track guide to his new album Live Life Living". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-02-05.