Way Out (The La's song) explained

Way Out
Cover:The La's - Way Out cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:The La's
B-Side:"Knock Me Down"
"Endless"
Released:2 November 1987
Recorded:1987
Studio:Townhouse, London
Genre:Alternative rock, jangle pop
Length:2:41
Label:Go! Discs (GOLAS 1)
Producer:Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers
Next Title:There She Goes
Next Year:1988
Way Out
Artist:The La's
Album:The La's
Released:1 October 1990
Recorded:July–September 1988, December 1989 – February 1990
Studio:Woodcray Studios, Wokingham and Eden Studios, London
Genre:Alternative rock, jangle pop
Length:2:32
Label:Polydor, Go!
Producer:Steve Lillywhite, Bob Andrews

"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's, released on 2 November 1987 after signing to Go! Discs Records.

Music video

The music video was made with a budget of 50 pounds. It was shot on a Super 8 Camera, with the production taking only half a day.[1] The clip depicts the band playing inside a white room as well as a fair and the underground level of Liverpool Lime Street railway station.

Formats and track listings

All songs written by Lee Mavers.

7" single (GOLAS 1)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Endless" – 3:08
12" single (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
12" EP (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
  4. "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55
  5. "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30

Personnel

The La's[2]
Production[2]
Other personnel

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Graves' Blog: Interview with British Cult Icon Lee Mavers of the La's.
  2. The La's: Deluxe Edition . The La's (album) . . 2008 . booklet . . 5306021 . UK .