"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 Chart (1987)PeakpositionEurope (European Hot 100 Singles)44
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