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This article is about the song from Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie a Scottish rock band. For the roller coaster at Cliff's Amusement Park, see New Mexico Rattler. For the roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, see Iron Rattler.
"The Rattler"
Song
"The Rattler"
Song

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
  1. "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
  2. "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
  • UK 12" single The Precious Organisation JEWEL2T
  1. "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
  2. "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
  3. "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)
  1. "The Rattler" - 4:04
  2. "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
  • UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CL 522
  • UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLP 522 (Limited edition w/poster)
  1. "The Rattler" - 4:04
  2. "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
  3. "Theme From Calton Hill" - 4:15
  • UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLG 522 (Gatefold sleeve)
  • UK CD single Capitol Records CDCL 522
  1. "The Rattler" - 4:04
  2. "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
  3. "Calton Hill" - 4:15
  4. "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
1986 "The Rattler" UK Indie Chart #8 [2]
1989 "The Rattler" UK CIN Singles Chart #37 [1]

References

  1. ^ a b "TOP 40 OFFICIAL UK SINGLES ARCHIVE (1st April 1989)". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Indie Hits (October 25th, 1986)". Cherry Red. Retrieved 21 January 2010.


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