"April Skies" | ||||
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Single by the Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
from the album Darklands | ||||
B-side | "Kill Surf City" | |||
Released | 20 April 1987[1] [2] | |||
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Label | Blanco y Negro | |||
Songwriter(s) | William Reid, Jim Reid | |||
Producer(s) | William Reid, Bill Price | |||
The Jesus and Mary Chain singles chronology | ||||
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"April Skies" is a song by Scottish alternative rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain and the first single from the group's second studio album, Darklands (1987). The song was released by Blanco y Negro Records in April 1987, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 6 in Ireland, and No. 16 in New Zealand, making it the band's highest-charting single in all three countries.
All tracks were written by Jim Reid and William Reid except where noted.
7-inch single (NEG24) [3]
Limited-edition 2×7-inch single (NEG24F) [4]
12-inch single (NEG24T) [5]
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Additional personnel
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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Europe ( European Hot 100 Singles) [6] | 44 |
Ireland ( IRMA) [7] | 6 |
New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ) [2] | 16 |
UK Singles ( OCC) [8] | 8 |
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