Summary
"Sunny Sundae Smile" is a song by the alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine. It was released as a non-album single in February 1987 on Lazy Records. Recorded at Alaska Studios in London, "Sunny Sundae Smile" was the band's first release on Lazy Records and the final release to feature original vocalist David Conway.
| "Sunny Sundae Smile" | ||||
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| Single by My Bloody Valentine | ||||
| B-side | "Paint a Rainbow"/"Kiss the Eclipse/"Sylvie's Head" | |||
| Released | February 1987 | |||
| Recorded | December 1986 at Alaska Studios in London, United Kingdom | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, noise pop | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Lazy | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Conway, Kevin Shields | |||
| Producer(s) | My Bloody Valentine | |||
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Less than 2,000 copies of the 7-inch single were pressed and the 12-inch single received a limited release of 2,000 copies. Allmusic writer Nitsuh Abebe described "Sunny Sundae Smile" as "pop melodies revved up by sheets and sheets of Jesus and Mary Chain-style guitar noise" and added that "somewhere in there, though, you can hear the beginnings of the lighter, more distinct sound that characterized Ecstasy and 'Strawberry Wine'."[1] Upon its release, "Sunny Sundae Smile" peaked at number 6 on the UK Independent Singles Chart.[2]
Track listing edit
All songs written by David Conway and Kevin Shields.
- UK 7" single (Lazy Records, LAZY04)
- "Sunny Sundae Smile" – 2:30
- "Paint a Rainbow" – 2:19
- UK 12" single (Lazy Records, LAZY04T)
- "Sunny Sundae Smile" – 2:30
- "Paint a Rainbow" – 2:19
- "Kiss the Eclipse" – 2:34
- "Sylvie's Head" – 1:54
Personnel edit
All personnel credits adapted from "Sunny Sundae Smile"'s liner notes.[3]
- My Bloody Valentine
- David Conway – vocals
- Kevin Shields – guitar, vocals
- Debbie Googe – bass
- Colm Ó Cíosóig – drums
- Technical personnel
- My Bloody Valentine – production
- Steve Nunn – engineering
- Pete Peterson – photography
Chart positions edit
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Singles Chart[2] | 6 |
Cover Versions edit
The Primitives released an acoustic version of Kiss the Eclipse on YouTube[4]
References edit
- ^ Abebe, Nitsuh. "Sunny Sunae Smile – My Bloody Valentine: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ^ a b Lazell 1997, p. 155.
- ^ "Sunny Sundae Smile" (12"). My Bloody Valentine. Lazy Records. 1987. LAZY04T.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Primitives Kiss the Eclipse[1]
Bibliography edit
- Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits: 1980–1989: The Complete Guide to UK Independent Charts (Singles & Albums). London: Cherry Red. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4.
External links edit
- "Sunny Sundae Smile" at Discogs