Way Out (The La's song)

"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's, released on 2 November 1987 after signing to Go! Discs Records.

"Way Out"
Single by The La's
B-side"Knock Me Down"
"Endless"
Released2 November 1987
Recorded1987
Townhouse Studios, London
GenreAlternative rock, jangle pop
Length2:41
LabelGo! Discs (GOLAS 1)
Songwriter(s)Lee Mavers
Producer(s)Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers
The La's singles chronology
"Way Out"
(1987)		 "There She Goes"
(1988)
"Way Out"
Song by The La's
from the album The La's
Released1 October 1990
RecordedJuly–September 1988, December 1989 – February 1990
StudioWoodcray Studios, Wokingham and Eden Studios, London
GenreAlternative rock, jangle pop
Length2.32
LabelPolydor,Go!
Producer(s)Steve Lillywhite, Bob Andrews

Music video

The music video was made with a budget of 50 pounds. It was shot on a Super 8 Camera, with the production taking only half a day.[1] The clip depicts the band playing inside a white room as well as a fair and the underground level of Liverpool Lime Street railway station.

Formats and track listings

All songs written by Lee Mavers.

7" single (GOLAS 1)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Endless" – 3:08
12" single (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
12" EP (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
  4. "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55
  5. "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30

Personnel
The La's[2]
  • Lee Mavers – lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
  • John Power – bass and backing vocals
  • Paul Hemmings – electric guitar
  • John "Timmo" Timson – drums, tambourine and bells
Production[2]
  • Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer
Other personnel
  • David Storey – design

Chart performance
Charts (1987) Peak position(s)
UK Singles Chart 86
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References
  1. http://tomgraves.blogspot.gr/2004/11/interview-with-british-cult-icon- lee.html
  2. The La's: Deluxe Edition (booklet). The La's. UK: Polydor Records. 2008. 5306021.CS1 maint: others (link)
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