"Blues from a Gun" is a Modern Rock number-one hit from The Jesus and Mary Chain's album Automatic from 1989. It was released in four different formats, including a 3" Mini CD single in a paper gatefold sleeve. It is one of the few singles by the band featuring lead vocals from William, as opposed to Jim Reid.
"Blues from a Gun" | ||||
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Single by The Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
from the album Automatic | ||||
B-side | "Shimmer" | |||
Released | September 1989 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, blues rock | |||
Length | 4:44 (Edit) | |||
Label | Blanco Y Negro | |||
Songwriter(s) | William Reid, Jim Reid | |||
The Jesus and Mary Chain singles chronology | ||||
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Chart performance
editThe single reached number 32 in the UK single charts,[1] and three weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart which listed the most played songs on alternative radio.[2]
Track listing
editAll tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted [3]
- 7" (NEG41)
- "Blues from a Gun" - 4:43
- "Shimmer" - 2:45
- 10" (NEG41TE) Gatefold
- "Blues from a Gun" - 4:43
- "Shimmer" - 2:45
- "Penetration" - 2:46
- "Break Me Down" - 2:23
- 12" (NEG41T)
- "Blues from a Gun" - 4:43
- "Shimmer" - 2:45
- "Penetration" - 2:46
- "Subway" - 2:04
- CD3 (NEG41CD)
- "Blues from a Gun" - 4:43
- "Shimmer" - 2:45
- "Penetration" - 2:46
- "My Girl" (Smokey Robinson, Ronald White) - 2:31
Personnel
editThe Jesus and Mary Chain
edit- Jim Reid – guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, producer
- William Reid – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, producer
Additional personnel
edit- Alan Moulder – engineer (track 1)
- Andrew Catlin – photography
Charts
editChart (1989–90) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 32 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ www.billboard.com Archived 30 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ www.discogs.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "The Jesus and Mary Chain Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.