"One Man Guy" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III.
[1][2] It originally appeared on his 1985 studio album I'm Alright,[3] and was included on his 2009 compilation album Essential Recordings: One Man Guy.
[4] His son, Rufus Wainwright recorded a cover version of "One Man Guy" for his 2001 album Poses.
[5][6] The track features vocals by Teddy Thompson (whose father Richard Thompson produced the original recording by the senior Wainwright) and Wainwright's sister, Martha Wainwright.
[7] Pitchfork's Joe Tangari described Wainwright's cover as "faithful and endearing" and said his performance "proves [he] has at least a touch of dad's folk roots in him.