April Skies
Introduction "'''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 (NEG24)''':A. "April Skies":B. "Kill Surf City"'''Limited-edition 2×7-inch single (NEG24F)''':A. "April Skies":B. "Kill Surf City":C. "Mushroom" (live in Nuremberg 1986) :D. "Bo Diddley Is Jesus"'''12-inch single (NEG24T)''':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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