April Skies

"April Skies"
Single by The Jesus and Mary Chain
from the album Darklands
B-side	"Kill Surf City"
Released	April 1987
Format	7", 2x7", 12"
Genre	Alternative rock, indie pop
Label	Blanco y Negro
Producer(s)	William Reid, Bill Price
The Jesus and Mary Chain singles chronology
"Just Like Honey" (1986) "April Skies" (1987) "Happy When It Rains" (1987)

"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.

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)

1. "April Skies" – 3:58
2. "Kill Surf City" – 3:09

2x7" (NEG24F) Gatefold Sleeve

1. "April Skies" – 3:58
2. "Kill Surf City" – 3:09
3. "Mushroom (Live)" (Can) - 3:16
4. "Bo Diddley Is Jesus" - 3:16

12" (NEG24T)

1. "April Skies" – 3:58
2. "Kill Surf City" – 3:09
3. "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

References

1. "Official Charts > Jesus & Mary Chain". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-03-20.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics