April Skies

"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 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.

Track listings

All tracks were written by Jim Reid and William Reid except where noted.

7-inch single

A. "April Skies"

B. "Kill Surf City"

Limited-edition 2×7-inch single

A. "April Skies"

B. "Kill Surf City"

C. "Mushroom" (live in Nuremberg 1986)

D. "Bo Diddley Is Jesus"

12-inch single

A1. "April Skies" (long version)

B1. "Kill Surf City"

B2. "Who Do You Love?"

Personnel

The Jesus and Mary Chain

• Jim Reid – vocals, guitar
• William Reid – guitar, producer

Additional personnel

• Bill Price – production (track 1)
• John Loder – production (tracks 2 to 4)
• Linda Reid – design
• Helen Backhouse – design

Charts

References