Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops
"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" is a single by Scottish post-punk band Cocteau Twins, taken from their 1984 EP The Spangle Maker. The song was written by Cocteau Twins, and recorded at Rooster Studios in London.[1] It was their highest-charting single, peaking at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart.
| "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" | ||||
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| Single by Cocteau Twins | ||||
| from the album The Spangle Maker | ||||
| Released | 2 April 1984 | |||
| Recorded | Rooster Studios, London | |||
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| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | 4AD - BAD405 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Cocteau Twins singles chronology | ||||
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In popular culture
The song was used on the soundtrack of the 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] | 29 | |
| scope="row" | UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[4] | 1 |
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References
- "Cocteau Twins - The Spangle Maker". allmusic.com. All Music. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- "'Perks Of Being A Wallflower' Soundtrack Tracklist Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)". huffingtonpost.com. The Huffington Post. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
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