Cover from the Sky is the fourth and final single from Deacon Blue

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 Fellow Hoodlums

Fellow Hoodlums

Fellow Hoodlums is the third studio album by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.-Track listing:All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:# "James Joyce Soles" – 3:50# "Fellow Hoodlums" – 3:20# "Your Swaying Arms" – 4:10# "Cover from the Sky" – 3:34...

. It was the first single to be released with Lorraine McIntosh

Lorraine McIntosh

Lorraine McIntosh is the female vocalist, with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue, and is married to lead singer Ricky Ross. They have three children...

 on lead vocals.

The various versions of the single introduce three B-sides, all of which are covers. Various live or alternative versions of previously released Deacon Blue songs also span the different single versions.

It was a number 31 hit on the 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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Track listing

All songs written by Ricky Ross

Ricky 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:

	7" Single (657673 7) Cassette Single (657673 4) "Cover from the Sky" – 3:34 "What Do You Want the Girl to Do (Live)" (_________________) – 5:02 "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) "Christmas " is a Christmas holiday song originally sung by Darlene Love and included on the 1963 Christmas compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records. The song was written by Phil Spector, along with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, with the intentions of being sung by Ronnie...  (Live)" (Spector Phil Spector Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for his conviction in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.... , Greenwich Ellie Greenwich Eleanor Louise "Ellie" Greenwich was an American pop music singer, songwriter, and record producer. She wrote or co-wrote "Be My Baby", "Christmas ", "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Leader of the Pack", "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", and "River Deep, Mountain High", among many others... , Barry Jeff Barry Jeff Barry is an American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer.-Early career:... ) – 4:14
	12" Single (657673 6) "Cover from the Sky" – 3:34 "Real Gone Kid (Session)" – 4:12 "Loaded (Session)" (Ross Ricky 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:... , Prime James Prime James "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... , Kelling Graeme Kelling Graeme Hunter Kelling was a guitarist with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue.He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and educated at the High School of Glasgow. He died in 2004 in Glasgow at the age of 47, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.-External links:* * *... ) – 4:47 "One Hundred Things (Live)" – 5:44
	CD Single (657673 2) "Cover from the Sky" – 3:34 "Wild Mountain Thyme" (McPeake) – 3:46 "Silhouette (Live)" – 3:17 "I'll Never Fall in Love Again I'll Never Fall in Love Again "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is a popular song by composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. Originally written for the 1968 musical Promises, Promises, it soon became one of Bacharach and David's most enduring songs. It was nominated for Song of the Year in the 1969 Grammy awards...  (Live)" (Bacharach Burt Bacharach Burt F. Bacharach is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick... , David Hal David Harold Lane "Hal" David is an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. David is best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach.-Career:... ) – 2:40