Eloise (Paul Ryan song)

"Eloise"
Single by Barry Ryan with the Majority
from the album Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan
B-side "Love I Almost Found You"
Released October 4, 1968 (1968-10-04)
Format 7"
Genre
Length 5:45
Label MGM
Writer(s) Paul Ryan
Producer(s) Bill Landis
Barry Ryan chronology
"Goodbye"
(1968)
"Eloise"
(1968)
"Love Is Love"
(1968)

"Eloise" is a song first released in 1968 on the MGM label. It was sung by Barry Ryan, and written by his twin brother Paul Ryan. Running for a little over five minutes, it featured strong orchestration, melodramatic vocals and a brief slow interlude. It sold 3 million copies worldwide,[1] and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart as published by Record Retailer,[2] but hit No. 1 in the NME and Melody Maker charts. It topped the chart in 17 countries,[1][3] including Italy where he reached No. 1.[4] Ryan also released an Italian-language version of the song, "Eloise (Versione Italiana)", in 1968.[5]

The Damned version

"Eloise"
Single by The Damned
B-side "Temptation"
Released January 27, 1986 (1986-01-27)
Format 12"
Recorded 1985
Genre
Length 5:07
Label MCA
Writer(s) Paul Ryan
Producer(s) Jon Kelly
The Damned singles chronology
"Is It a Dream?"
(1985)
"Eloise"
(1986)
"Anything"
(1986)

On the back of the commercial success of the 1985 Phantasmagoria album, The Damned released their cover of the track as a single in 1986. They were rewarded with their biggest hit when it reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart,[6] boosted by two different 12" releases. It was not included on any studio albums, but has since been issued on several Damned compilations.

MCA also issued the single in Germany, Australia, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.

Track listing

  1. "Eloise" (Paul Ryan) - 5:07
  2. "Temptation" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick)

Bonus tracks on 12" single: -

  1. "Beat Girl" (Barry, Peacock) - 2:20
  2. "Eloise (Extended Version)" (Ryan) - 7:46
  3. "Eloise (No Sleep Until Wednesday Mix)" (Ryan) - 6:50

Production credits

Other versions

References

  1. 1 2 Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 195. CN 5585.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 476. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. austriancharts.at Barry Ryan chart positions: Switzerland (1), Austria (2), Norway (2)
  4. Billboard april 19, 1969 p. 73
  5. "Barry Ryan - Eloise (Versione Italiana) (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  6. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 138. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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