Way Out (The La's song)

"Way Out"
Single by The La's
from the album The La's
B-side	"Knock Me Down" "Endless"
Released	November 2, 1987
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	1987 Townhouse Studios, London
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	2:41
Label	Go! Discs (GOLAS 1)
Writer(s)	Lee Mavers
Producer(s)	Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers
The La's singles chronology
"Way Out" (1987) "There She Goes" (1988)

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

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 an underground pedestrian crossing.

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 – guitar, vocals, producer
• John Power – bass, backing vocals
• Paul Hemmings – guitar
• John "Timmo" Timson – drums

Production^[2]

• Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer

Other personnel

• David Storey – design

Chart performance

Charts (1987)	Peak position(s)
UK Singles Chart	86

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.

External links

• Official music video