Way Out (The La's song)
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| "Way Out" | ||||
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| Single by The La's | ||||
| B-side | "Knock Me Down" "Endless" | |||
| Released | 2 November 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 Townhouse Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, jangle pop | |||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Go! Discs (GOLAS 1) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lee Mavers | |||
| Producer(s) | Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers | |||
| The La's singles chronology | ||||
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| "Way Out" | |
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| Song by The La's | |
| from the album The La's | |
| Released | 1 October 1990 |
| Recorded | July–September 1988, December 1989 – February 1990 |
| Studio | Woodcray Studios, Wokingham and Eden Studios, London |
| Genre | Alternative rock, jangle pop |
| Length | 2:32 |
| Label | Polydor, Go! |
| Producer(s) | Steve Lillywhite, Bob Andrews |
"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's, released on 2 November 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 the underground level of Liverpool Lime Street railway station.
Formats and track listings
All songs written by Lee Mavers.
- 7" single (GOLAS 1)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Endless" – 3:08
- 12" single (GOLAS 112)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
- "Endless" – 3:08
- 12" EP (GOLAS 112)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
- "Endless" – 3:08
- "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55
- "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 |
References
- ^ "Tom Graves' Blog: Interview with British Cult Icon Lee Mavers of the La's".
- ^ a b The La's: Deluxe Edition (booklet). The La's. UK: Polydor Records. 2008. 5306021.
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