| "The King Is Half-Undressed" | ||||
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| Single by Jellyfish | ||||
| from the album Bellybutton | ||||
| B-side | "Calling Sarah" | |||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | Various
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| Length | 3:48 | |||
| Label | Charisma | |||
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| Jellyfish singles chronology | ||||
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"The King Is Half-Undressed" is a song by the American power pop group Jellyfish. It is the first single released in support of their 1990 debut album Bellybutton .
All songs written by Roger Manning and Andy Sturmer.
| Chart (1990 - 1991) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [1] | 19 | |
| UK Singles (OCC) [2] | 39 |
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