| "Blues Before and After" | ||||
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| Single by The Smithereens | ||||
| from the album 11 | ||||
| B-side | "Maria Elena (acoustic version)" | |||
| Released | January 22, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | American Recording, Rumbo Recorders, The Grey Room, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Power pop, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Capitol/ Enigma | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pat DiNizio | |||
| Producer(s) | Ed Stasium | |||
| The Smithereens singles chronology | ||||
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"Blues Before and After" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the second single released in support of their third album 11.
Formats and track listing
All songs written by Pat DiNizio
- US cassette single (4JM-44516)
- "Blues Before and After" – 3:15
- "Maria Elena (acoustic version)" – 2:47
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 [1] | 94 |
| US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard) [2] | 7 |
| US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard) [3] | 18 |
References
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
