A Is for Astronaut
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"A Is for Astronaut" is the second and final single from Deacon Blue
's album Homesick
.
The single contains live versions of "Peace & Jobs & Freedom" from the album Whatever You Say, Say Nothing
and "Town to Be Blamed" from the album Raintown
.
, except where noted:
CD single (btflys0018)
Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The band consists of vocalist Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond....
's album Homesick
Homesick (Deacon Blue album)
Homesick is a studio album from the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.A promotional CD was made available to readers of The Daily Telegraph via a voucher appearing in the newspaper two weeks before the album release date...
.
The single contains live versions of "Peace & Jobs & Freedom" from the album Whatever You Say, Say Nothing
Whatever You Say, Say Nothing
Whatever You Say, Say Nothing is the fourth studio album from Deacon Blue. Changing from producer Jon Kelly to the team of Steve Osborne and Paul Oakenfold, this album presented a change in musical style for Deacon Blue...
and "Town to Be Blamed" from the album Raintown
Raintown
Raintown is the debut album of Scottish pop band Deacon Blue. The album, written largely by lead singer Ricky Ross, was released in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1987...
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Track listing
All songs written by Ricky RossRicky Ross (musician)
Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, except where noted:
CD single (btflys0018)
- "A is for Astronaut" – 3:03
- "Peace & Jobs & Freedom (Live)"
- "Town to Be Blamed (Live)" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
)