Sunspots (song) explained

Sunspots
Cover:	Julian Cope - Sunspots.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Julian Cope
Album:	Fried
B-Side:	I Went on a Chourney
Genre:	Neo-psychedelia
Length:	5:14
Label:	Mercury
Producer:	Steve Lovell
Prev Title:	The Greatness and Perfection of Love
Prev Year:	1984
Next Title:	World Shut Your Mouth
Next Year:	1986

"Sunspots" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Julian Cope. It is the only single released in support of his second album Fried.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Julian Cope.

UK 7" single (MER 182)

1. "Sunspots" – 5:14
2. "I Went on a Chourney" – 2:28

UK double 7" single (MER 1822)

1. "Sunspots" – 5:14
2. "I Went on a Chourney" – 2:28
3. "Mik Mak Mok" – 4:47
4. "Land of Fear" – 5:10

Personnel

• Julian Cope – vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, piano, organ
• Steve Lovell – electric guitar, recorder solo
• Donald Ross Skinner – slide and electric guitar
• Chris Whitten – drums
• Steve "Brother Johnno" Johnson – electric guitar solo
• Kate St. John – oboe
• David Carter - tuba on

Technical

• Paul King - production supervisor
• Paul "Chas" Watkins - engineer, recorded by
• P. St. John Nettleton - art direction, design
• Donato Cinicolo - photography

Accolades

Year	Publication	Country	Accolade	Rank
1985	Rockerilla	Italy	Singles of the Year^[1]	14
2006	Blow Up	Italy	100 Songs to Remember^[2]	7

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rockerilla End Of Year Lists 1985: Singles . 7 October 2012 . Rockerilla.
2. Web site: Blow Up - 100 Songs to Remember (2006) . 7 October 2012 . Blow Up.
3. Web site: Julian Cope - Sunspots . officialcharts.com . 5 October 2012.