No Time (Whiteout song)
Encyclopedia
No Time is a song by Scottish
rock
band
Whiteout
, released as their debut single
in 1994. Whiteout performed the song live on Channel 4
's popular TV series The Word
on January 28, 1994. Later that year, "No Time" also appeared as the title track on an EP
of the same name which was released exclusively in Japan
. In February 1995, the track was released once again as part of the full-length album Bite It
. The B-side "U Drag Me" is also featured on that album, but in a different version as the one included on this single.
7" vinyl and cassette:
All songs written by Carroll/Lindsay/Smith/Jones
Additional personnel
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Whiteout
Whiteout (band)
Whiteout was a short-lived UK rock group from Greenock in Scotland, who were most famous for their hit "Jackie's Racing". The band, comprising Andrew Caldwell , Paul Carroll , Eric Lindsay and Stuart Smith took their name from a slang term for the disorientating effects of alcohol...
, released as their debut single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 1994. Whiteout performed the song live on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's popular TV series The Word
The Word (TV series)
The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom.-Format:Its presenters included Mancunian radio presenter Terry Christian, comedian Mark Lamarr, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Jasmine Dotiwala, Alan Connor, Amanda de Cadenet and "Huffty"...
on January 28, 1994. Later that year, "No Time" also appeared as the title track on an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
of the same name which was released exclusively in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. In February 1995, the track was released once again as part of the full-length album Bite It
Bite It
Bite It is the debut album by Scottish rock band Whiteout, released in 1995 . The album includes two of the overall four previously released singles by the band, namely "No Time" and "Jackie's Racing"...
. The B-side "U Drag Me" is also featured on that album, but in a different version as the one included on this single.
Track listing
CD and 12" vinyl:- "No Time" – 3:55
- "U Drag Me" (version) – 4:44
- "Get Me Through" – 3:25
7" vinyl and cassette:
- "No Time" – 3:55
- "Get Me Through" – 3:25
All songs written by Carroll/Lindsay/Smith/Jones
Personnel
- Andrew Jones – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Eric Lindsay – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocals - Paul Carroll – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Stuart Smith – drums
Additional personnel
- Phil Kane – Hammond organHammond organThe Hammond organ is an electric organ invented by Laurens Hammond in 1934 and manufactured by the Hammond Organ Company. While the Hammond organ was originally sold to churches as a lower-cost alternative to the wind-driven pipe organ, in the 1960s and 1970s it became a standard keyboard...
and pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
on "No Time"
Production
- Production: Kenny Paterson and Oransay Avenue
- Engineering and mix: Kenny Paterson at Park Lane Studio
- Mastering: Porkey's
- Cover design: Fin (original concept: George Miller)
Chart positions
Chart | Date of Entry | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
1994-02-19 | 83 |