"This Summer" is a song by Squeeze released as the first single from their eleventh album, Ridiculous.
Two versions of the single were released, each with entirely different B-sides. Disc 1 contained a live cover of Britpop group Blur's song "End of a Century". The single peaked at number 36 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1995. A remix reached number 32 in the UK Chart in August 1996.
Critical reception The editors for both the Washington Post and The Hamilton Spectator described "This Summer" as a "buoyant" song. The Independent stated the song was "an odd reverse homage which seeks to reclaim Squeeze's rightful place in the Cockney Brit-pop hierarchy", but also "the best track here". Newsday stated the single "is tailor-made for pop radio".
Track listing CD #1 "This Summer" (3:39) "End of a Century (live)" (2:44) "Periscope" (3:54) CD #2 "This Summer" (3:39) "Goodbye Girl (live)" (2:35) "All the King's Horses" (4:08)
1996 remix and re-release
The remix was released as a UK single in 1996, almost a year after the original. The remix is extremely similar to the original mix, essentially just with a slightly more prominent drum track. This version charted marginally better than the original, peaking at #32; to date, this represents Squeeze's final appearance on any singles chart in any country.
Three versions of the single were released, each with a different set of B-sides.
Track listing CD #1 "This Summer (remix)" (3:37) "Electric Trains (Narrow Gauge mix)" (4:51) "Heaven Knows" (3:42) "This Summer" (3:38) CD #2 "This Summer (remix)" (3:37) "Cool for Cats" (3:12) "Up the Junction" (3:11) "Black Coffee in Bed" (6:09) CD #3 "This Summer (remix)" (3:37) "Sweet as a Nut" (3:41) "In Another Lifetime" (3:35) "Never There" (3:04)
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