Way Out (song)
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"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's
released in October 1987, after signing to Go! Discs Records
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7" single (GOLAS 1)
12" single (GOLAS 112)
12" EP (GOLAS 112)
Production
Other personnel
The La's
The La's were an English rock band from Liverpool, originally active from the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers, the group is most famous for their hit single "There She Goes". The band was formed by Mike Badger in 1984 and Mavers joined soon after...
released in October 1987, after signing to Go! Discs Records
Go! Discs Records
Go! Discs was a Hammersmith, London based record label, launched in 1983 by Andy MacDonald and Lesley Symons. With artists like Billy Bragg, The Housemartins and later The Beautiful South, it became a prominent label. Go! Beat Records was launched as a subsidiary for dance artists like Beats...
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Formats and track listings
- All songs written by L.A. MaversLee Mavers__notoc__Lee Anthony Mavers is an English musician from Liverpool, England. Mavers was the songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist in The La's and is perhaps best-known for the hit "There She Goes" in the late 1980s....
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7" single (GOLAS 1)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Endless" – 3:08
12" single (GOLAS 112)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
- "Endless" – 3:08
12" EP (GOLAS 112)
- "Way Out" – 2:41
- "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
- "Endless" – 3:08
- "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55
- "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30
Personnel
The La's- Lee MaversLee Mavers__notoc__Lee Anthony Mavers is an English musician from Liverpool, England. Mavers was the songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist in The La's and is perhaps best-known for the hit "There She Goes" in the late 1980s....
– guitar, vocals, producer - John Power – bass, backing vocals
- Paul HemmingsPaul HemmingsPaul Hemmings is a Liverpool based musician and photographer. He played with The La's, Mike Badger and The Onset and Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds...
– guitar - John "Timmo" Timson – drums
Production
- Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer
Other personnel
- David StoreyDavid Storey (artist)David Storey is a British artist and graphic designer, known for his stark 'Moholy Nagy' inspired album covers and particularly his work for the 2-Tone record label , and for the British group, The Housemartins.- Biography :Storey spent his childhood in the dramatic landscape of the English Lake...
– design
Chart performance
| Charts (1987) | Peak position(s) |
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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