Singles (Deacon Blue album)
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Singles is a singles compilation by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue
. It contains three new tracks, "Bigger than Dynamite
", "Haunted", and "The One About Loneliness", that were recorded by the band in March, 2006.
, except where noted:
Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The band consists of vocalist Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond....
. It contains three new tracks, "Bigger than Dynamite
Bigger Than Dynamite
"Bigger than Dynamite" is the only single released from Deacon Blue's compilation album Singles.The B-sides are covers of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee Song" and the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses", performed live.- Track listing :...
", "Haunted", and "The One About Loneliness", that were recorded by the band in March, 2006.
Track listing
All songs written by Ricky RossRicky Ross (musician)
Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, except where noted:
- "DignityDignity (Deacon Blue song)"Dignity" is a song by Deacon Blue, which was the band's first official release. It is one of their most popular songs and is often played as the final song at concerts. "Dignity", particularly the original version, appears on almost every Deacon Blue compilation or greatest hits collection...
" – 4:00 - "Real Gone KidReal Gone Kid"Real Gone Kid" is a song by the Scottish rock/pop band Deacon Blue. Rleased in 1988, it was the first single to from the band's second album When the World Knows Your Name which was released six months later. The single was the band's first top ten hit, reaching #8 in the UK Singles Chart...
" - 4:05 - "Wages Day" – 3:11
- "Fergus Sings the BluesFergus Sings the Blues"Fergus Sings the Blues" is the third single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Long Window to Love"...
" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) - 3:51 - "Twist and ShoutTwist and Shout (Deacon Blue song)Twist and Shout is the second single from the album Fellow Hoodlums by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue. "Twist and Shout" is not the same song made famous by the Topnotes, The Isley Brothers, and the Beatles. However, the 12" single of Deacon Blue's release, perhaps in a nod to the common...
" – 3:34 - "Bigger than DynamiteBigger Than Dynamite"Bigger than Dynamite" is the only single released from Deacon Blue's compilation album Singles.The B-sides are covers of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee Song" and the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses", performed live.- Track listing :...
- 3:26 - "Your Swaying ArmsYour Swaying Arms"Your Swaying Arms" was the first single from the album Fellow Hoodlums by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.Released in May 1991, it reached #23 on the UK singles chart, but went as high as #6 in Ireland, the last in the group's run of seven Irish top 10 hits between 1988 and 1991.The releases...
" – 4:12 - "Your TownYour Town"Your Town" is the first single from Deacon Blue's album Whatever You Say, Say Nothing. The song's release revealed a musical change in direction for the band, moving well into dance territory.The B-sides continue to show the band's diverse range...
" - 5:19 - "I'll Never Fall in Love AgainI'll Never Fall in Love Again"I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is a popular song by composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. Originally written for the 1968 musical Promises, Promises, it soon became one of Bacharach and David's most enduring songs. It was nominated for Song of the Year in the 1969 Grammy awards...
" (BacharachBurt BacharachBurt F. Bacharach is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick...
, DavidHal DavidHarold Lane "Hal" David is an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. David is best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach.-Career:...
) - 2:46 - "Chocolate GirlChocolate GirlChocolate Girl is the fourth song released as a single from the album Raintown by the Scottish group Deacon Blue. The single version differs somewhat from the album version of the song...
" - 3:16 - "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)"When Will You " is a single released by the Scottish group Deacon Blue in 1987 and in 1988. The song features prominent backing vocals from members of R&B group Londonbeat...
" - 4:19 - "Love and RegretLove and Regret"Love and Regret" is the fourth single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Down in the Flood"...
" - 4:50 - "I Was Right and You Were WrongI Was Right and You Were Wrong"I Was Right and You Were Wrong" is the first single from Deacon Blue's first greatest hits album Our Town - The Greatest Hits. Produced by Steve Osborne, the song is a menacing, shimmery, techno track. It reached number 32 in the UK Singles Chart....
" - 4:52 - "LoadedLoaded (Deacon Blue song)Loaded is a single released by the Scottish group Deacon Blue in 1987.The main B-side, "Long Distance from Just Across the Road", appears on all versions of the single, which was released on Cassette and on 7" and 12" vinyl...
" (PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
, RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, KellingGraeme KellingGraeme Hunter Kelling was a guitarist with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue.He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and educated at the High School of Glasgow. He died in 2004 in Glasgow at the age of 47, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.-External links:* * *...
) – 4:30 - "Queen of the New YearQueen of the New YearQueen of the New Year is the fifth and final single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.It reached #21 in the UK, but went as high as #4 in the Irish singles charts, the group's fifth Irish top 10 hit in a row.The main B-side is "My America"...
" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) - 3:36 - "Only Tender LoveOnly Tender LoveOnly Tender Love is the third single from Deacon Blue's album Whatever You Say, Say Nothing. The song on the single is an edited version of the album track.The B-sides are "Pimp Talking" and "Cracks You Up"....
" - 5:06 - "Cover from the SkyCover from the SkyCover from the Sky is the fourth and final single from Deacon Blue's album Fellow Hoodlums. It was the first single to be released with Lorraine McIntosh on lead vocals.The various versions of the single introduce three B-sides, all of which are covers...
" – 3:37 - "Haunted" - 4:17
- "The One About Loneliness" - 3:59
Personnel
- Ricky RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
– vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard - Lorraine McIntoshLorraine McIntoshLorraine McIntosh is the female vocalist, with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue, and is married to lead singer Ricky Ross. They have three children...
– vocal - James PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
– keyboard - Ewen VernalEwen VernalEwen Vernal is a Scottish musician.Born in Glasgow to a musical family, Vernal began taking piano lessons at 8 years old—inspired by a Beatles-singing mother and a choir-leading, saxophone-playing father...
– bass - Graeme KellingGraeme KellingGraeme Hunter Kelling was a guitarist with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue.He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and educated at the High School of Glasgow. He died in 2004 in Glasgow at the age of 47, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.-External links:* * *...
– guitar - Dougie VipondDougie VipondDougie Vipond is a Scottish musician and television personality. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 1985. He was one of the founding members of Scottish soft rock / pop band, Deacon Blue.Dougie Vipond is one of the busiest and most versatile broadcasters in...
– drums