So Called Friend

"So Called Friend" is a song by Scottish band Texas, released in August 1993 by Vertigo Records as the lead single from their third studio album, Ricks Road (1993). It was written by band members Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri, and produced by Paul Fox. The song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and number four in Portugal. It was also the theme song of American television sitcom Ellen.^[2]

"So Called Friend"
Single by Texas
from the album Ricks Road
B-side	"You're the One I Want It For" "Tonight I Stay with You"
Released	30 August 1993 (1993-08-30)[1]
Length	3:45
Label	Vertigo
Songwriter(s)	Johnny McElhone Sharleen Spiteri
Producer(s)	Paul Fox
Texas singles chronology
"Tired of Being Alone" (1992) "So Called Friend" (1993) "You Owe It All to Me" (1993)
Music video
"So Called Friend" on YouTube

Music video

The accompanying music video for "So Called Friend" was directed by Smith & Jones for Dum Dum and produced by Tom Bird/Dum Dum. It was released on 18 October 1993 and conveys Glasgow's urban landscape with aerial views.^[3]

Track listings

• 7-inch and cassette single^[4][5]

1. "So Called Friend" – 3:45
2. "You're the One I Want It For" – 4:57

• CD1^[6]

1. "So Called Friend" – 3:45
2. "You're the One I Want It For" – 4:57
3. "Tonight I Stay with You" – 4:12
4. "I've Been Missing You" – 3:15

• CD2^[7]

1. "So Called Friend" – 3:45
2. "You're the One I Want It For" – 4:57
3. "Mothers Heaven" (French remix) – 4:13
4. "Tired of Being Alone" – 2:59

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Germany (GfK)[8]	92
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9]	85
Europe (European Hit Radio)[10]	27
Portugal (AFP)[11]	4
UK Singles (OCC)[12]	30
UK Airplay (Music Week)[13]	29