Little Man (Sia song)

"Little Man" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia. It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 18 September 2000, as the second single from her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult (2001). "Little Man" was remixed by UK garage musician Wookie (under the alias Exemen) and was a popular club hit.^[1] The song debuted and peaked at number 82 in the United Kingdom.

"Little Man"
Single by Sia
from the album Healing Is Difficult
Released	18 September 2000
Recorded	2000
Genre	Downtempo trip hop UK garage (Exemen remix)
Length	6:05
Label	Long Lost Brother
Songwriter(s)	Sia Furler Sam Frank
Sia singles chronology
"Taken for Granted" (2000) "Little Man" (2000) "Drink to Get Drunk" (2001)

In an interview in 2014, Sia spoke of her admiration for Amy Winehouse and said Winehouse covered the song at the Chateau Marmont and told Sia, "That's one of my favourite songs."^[2]

Music

"Little Man" is set in the key of E minor.^[3]

Impact and legacy

In November 2016, UK duo Gorgon City compiled a list of their top UK garage songs for Billboard, with "Little Man (Exemen Remix)" at #4.^[4] In May 2019, The Guardian listed the Exemen remix of "Little Man" at number 10 in their list of "The best UK garage tracks - ranked!".^[5]

In September 2019, NME included the remix in their "25 essential UK garage anthems" list.^[6] Capital Xtra included the remix in their list of "The Best Old-School Garage Anthems of All Time".^[7]

Track listings

CD 1^[8]

1. "Little Man" (2002 mix) – 3:22
2. "Little Man" (Exemen works) – 5:01
3. "Little Man" (Exemen dub) – 5:02
4. "Little Man" (Sean's Brother works) – 4:51

CD 2^[9]

1. "Little Man" (2002 mix) – 3:22
2. "Little Man" (Sam's original demo) – 4:26
3. Enhanced video

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[10]	82
UK Indie (OCC)[11]	13

Cover versions

• Amy Winehouse
• Delilah in 2011^[12]