April Skies
"April Skies" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain and the first single from the group's album Darklands. It was released by Blanco y Negro Records in April 1987.
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| Single by The Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
| from the album Darklands | ||||
| B-side | "Kill Surf City" | |||
| Released | April 1987 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie pop | |||
| Length | 4:00 (Long Version/Album Version) 3:14 (7" Edit) | |||
| Label | Blanco y Negro | |||
| Songwriter(s) | William Reid, Jim Reid | |||
| Producer(s) | William Reid, Bill Price | |||
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Chart performance
The single reached #8 in the UK single charts, making it their highest charting single within the UK.[1]
Track listing
All tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted.
- 7" (NEG24)
- "April Skies" – 3:14
- "Kill Surf City" – 3:09 (opening sample is from the beginning of Hells Angels on Wheels)
- 2x7" (NEG24F) Gatefold Sleeve
- "April Skies" – 3:14
- "Kill Surf City" – 3:09
- "Mushroom (Live)" (Can) - 3:16
- "Bo Diddley Is Jesus" - 3:16
- 12" (NEG24T)
- "April Skies" (Long Version) – 4:00
- "Kill Surf City" – 3:09
- "Who Do You Love?" (Bo Diddley) - 4:03
Personnel
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim Reid – vocals, guitar
- William Reid – guitar, producer
Additional personnel
- Bill Price - producer (track 1)
- John Loder – producer (tracks 2 to 4)
- Linda Reid - design
- Helen Backhouse - design
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References
- "Official Charts > Jesus & Mary Chain". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
External links
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