Mr. Wendal
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| Single by Arrested Development | ||||
| from the album 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of... | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Format | 7-inch single, 12-inch single, CD, Vinyl | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop, R&B | |||
| Label | EMI/Chrysalis Records | |||
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"Mr. Wendal" is a song recorded by American rap group Arrested Development in 1992, from their most commercially successful album, 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of....
In the United States, the song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, selling 500,000 copies and earning a gold certification. Additionally, it peaked within the top ten on the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The song was written about the plight of the homeless and encourages people not to ignore them just because of their status or how they look, instead to learn from their non-materialistic lifestyles.
The song's music video was directed by Keith Ward.
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