Grace Mitchell - Maneater Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed the song 'Maneater'?

   'Maneater' was originally written and performed by Daryl Hall and John Oates. The songwriters credited for it are Sara Allen, John Oates, and Daryl Hall.

2. Who covered 'Maneater' for the soundtrack of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'?

   Grace Mitchell covered 'Maneater' for the soundtrack to the 2013 movie 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' starring Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig.

3. What inspired the luxury brand reference 'purr of a Jaguar' in the song?

   The luxury brand reference 'purr of a Jaguar' in the song portrays the seductive woman with expensive tastes, similar to the 'Tiffany twisted' line from the Eagles' song 'Hotel California.'

4. How did Sara Allen contribute to the final version of 'Maneater'?

   Sara Allen, Daryl Hall's longtime girlfriend, suggested ending the chorus line with 'she's a maneater,' which Hall believes made the song come together.

5. What notable event happened during the shooting of the original 'Maneater' music video?

   During the original 'Maneater' music video shoot, a panther used in the video briefly got loose and started roaming the rafters, leading to some tense moments.

6. Which artist released a song influenced by 'Maneater' in 2006?

   In 2006, Nelly Furtado released a song called 'Maneater' that was influenced by the Hall & Oates original.