Cheree

Cheree is a song by the synth punk band Suicide, written by its members Martin Rev and Alan Vega. It was released as a single in 1978 by Bronze Records. Since its initial release, it has been covered by a number of artists, most notably by ? and the Mysterians on their 1999 album More Action.[1]

"Cheree"
Single by Suicide
from the album Suicide
B-side"I Remember"
Released1978 (1978)
StudioUltima Sound, New York City
GenreSynthpop
Length3:45
LabelBronze
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Suicide track listing
7 tracks
  1. "Ghost Rider"
  2. "Rocket U.S.A.
  3. "Cheree"
  4. "Johnny"
  5. "Girl"
  6. "Frankie Teardrop"
  7. "Ché"

Accolades
Year Publication Country Accolade Rank
1992 NME United Kingdom 100 Best Indie Singles Ever[2] *
2001 Mojo 100 Punk Scorchers[3] 56
2003 Q The 1001 Best Songs Ever: Top 10 Electronica[4] 2
2006 Blow Up Italy 100 Songs to Remember[5] 36

(*) designates unordered lists.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Martin Rev and Alan Vega

UK 7" single (BRO 57)
  1. "Cheree" – 3:45
  2. "I Remember" – 3:15

Personnel

Adapted from the Cheree liner notes.[6]

Suicide
Production and additional personnel

Release history
Region Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom 1978 Bronze LP BRO 57
Italy RED 1, HKAS 32204
United Kingdom 1986 Demon D 1046
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References
  1. "AllMusic Review - More Action". Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  2. "NME Writers 100 Best Indie Singles Ever 1992". NME. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  3. "Mojo - 100 Punk Scorchers". Mojo. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  4. "Q Special Edition - 1001 Best Songs Ever: Top 10 Electronica". Q. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  5. "Blow Up - 100 Songs to Remember (2006)". Blow Up. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  6. Cheree (sleeve). Suicide. London, United Kingdom: Bronze Records. 1978.CS1 maint: others (link)
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