# My Propeller

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"**My Propeller**" is a song by the English [indie rock](/source/Indie_rock) band [Arctic Monkeys](/source/Arctic_Monkeys). It was released as the third single from the band's third studio album *[Humbug](/source/Humbug_(album))*, as announced on 1 February 2010.[2] Released on 22 March 2010, the single follows its two predecessors from *Humbug*, "[Crying Lightning](/source/Crying_Lightning)" and "[Cornerstone](/source/Cornerstone_(song))", with the 10" vinyl being sold exclusively at [Oxfam](/source/Oxfam) charity stores.[3] Originally, Arctic Monkeys planned the third single to be "Pretty Visitors", but this was switched to "My Propeller". The video for the single was released on 18 March.

The 10" version of the single features three new B-sides, with the 7" bringing one new B-side. The song "Joining the Dots" was revealed during Alex Turner's visit to Little Noise Sessions.

## Personnel

Personnel taken from *[Humbug](/source/Humbug_(album))* liner notes.[4]

**Arctic Monkeys**

- [Alex Turner](/source/Alex_Turner)
- Jamie Cook
- Nick O'Malley
- [Matt Helders](/source/Matt_Helders)

**Additional musician**

- John Ashton – keyboards, backing vocals

**Technical**

- [James Ford](/source/James_Ford_(musician)) – production
- [Alain Johannes](/source/Alain_Johannes) – engineering
- [Rich Costey](/source/Rich_Costey) – mixing
- [Howie Weinberg](/source/Howie_Weinberg) – mastering

## Charts

Chart (2010) Peak position Canadian Singles Chart 6 UK Singles Chart 90 UK Indie Chart 7

## References

1. *Humbug* (liner notes). 2009.

1. ["New Single Announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150120193659/http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/news.php?id=424). Archived from [the original](http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/news.php?id=424) on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2010.

1. ["Arctic Monkeys to release 'My Propeller' single and play Teenage Cancer Trust gig"](https://www.nme.com/news/arctic-monkeys/49515). *[NME](/source/NME)*

1. *[Humbug](/source/Humbug_(album))* (CD liner notes). [Domino](/source/Domino_Recording_Company). 2009.

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