Indian Summer (Manic Street Preachers song)
"Indian Summer" | ||||
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Single by Manic Street Preachers | ||||
from the album Send Away the Tigers | ||||
Released | 1 October 2007 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nicky Wire, James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore | |||
Producer(s) | Dave Eringa, Greg Haver | |||
Manic Street Preachers singles chronology | ||||
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"Indian Summer" is a song by
Background
Nicky Wire mentioned around the time of Autumnsong's release, that "Indian Summer" was a strong candidate for the third single from the album, but was pushed back in favour of "Autumnsong".
On 1 August 2007 the official Manics' website reported that the band would soon be heading to studio in order to record b-sides for the single's release.[2]
In an interview with Lauren Laverne on 6 August 2007 on BBC Radio 2, Wire said that James Dean Bradfield wasn't sure of "Indian Summer" as it sounded like "A Design for Life", to which Nicky said "well then, let's put it on the album".[3]
Release
It reached number 22 in the
Just prior to the release of the single,
Music video
The video for the single shot on Super-8 film was directed by Patrick Jones.
Track listing
2 Track CD single
- "Indian Summer" - 3:54
- "Anorexic Rodin" - 3:18
Maxi CD single
- "Indian Summer" - 3:57
- "Heyday of the Blood" - 2:44
- "Foggy Eyes" (Beat Happening cover) - 2:53
- "Lady Lazarus" - 4:09 (featuring lead vocals by Nicky Wire)
7" Limited edition
- "Indian Summer" - 3:54
- "You Know It's Going to Hurt" - 2:51 (instrumental)
Digital download
- "Indian Summer" - 3:54
- "Indian Summer" (Demo Version) - 3:49
Promo CD
- "Indian Summer" - 3:58
- "Indian Summer" (Instrumental) - 3:56
When purchased as a bundle (2 Track CD Single, Maxi CD Single and 7" Limited Edition), the single included a set of four postcards featuring artwork by Valerie Phillips, with quotes on the reverse. One postcard per bundle was signed by the band.
Charts
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart[1]
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22 |
References
- ^ a b c "Manic Street Preachers | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ a b Manic Street Preachers Archived 2012-09-11 at archive.today
- ^ a b Martin Clarke, Manic Street Preachers: Sweet Venom (Plexus, 2009).