The Rattler
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The Rattler is a song by Scottish rock band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. The song was originally released in 1986, but however failed to chart[citation needed]. The band released the song again in 1989 and gave the band their first and only UK top 40 hit, charting at #37.[1]
Track listings
Original release
- UK 7" single The Precious Organisation JEWEL2T
- "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
- "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
- UK 12" single The Precious Organisation JEWEL2T
- "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
- "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
- "The End (We Never Got The Way That We Should Go)"
Major label re-release
- UK 7" single Capitol Records CL 522 (Card sleeve)
- UK 7" single Capitol Records CLG 522 (Gatefold sleeve)
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CL 522
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLP 522 (Limited edition w/poster)
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- "Theme From Calton Hill" - 4:15
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLG 522 (Gatefold sleeve)
- UK CD single Capitol Records CDCL 522
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- "Calton Hill" - 4:15
- "Drunken Sailor" - 3:28
Credits
- Artwork By [Design And Art Direction] - Ken Donald
- Bass - Neil Baldwin (2)
- Drums - Kelly*
- Lyrics By [Words], Music By - Kelly*, Metcalfe*
- Producer - Wilf Smarties (tracks: A, B1)
- Vocals, Guitar - Martin*
- Vocals, Keyboards - Rona*, Shirley Manson
Comprehensive charts
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1986 | "The Rattler" | UK Indie Chart | #8 [2] |
1989 | "The Rattler" | UK CIN Singles Chart | #37 [1] |
References
- ^ a b "TOP 40 OFFICIAL UK SINGLES ARCHIVE (1st April 1989)". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ^ "Indie Hits (October 25th, 1986)". Cherry Red. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
External links
- Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie website
- "The Rattler" home-made music video on YouTube
- "The Rattler" re-release music video on YouTube
- "The Rattler" discography
- "The Rattler" re-release discography