Village Fire
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Village Fire was the third EP
by Mancunian
band James
, released in 1985 by Factory Records
. It contained all five tracks from their previously released single
s Jimone and James II.
From James II:
"What's The World" was covered by The Smiths
during their show at Glasgow Barrowlands, 25 September, 1985http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/gigs/smiths-gi8509scot.htm.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Mancunian
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
band James
James (band)
James are a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American College Radio hit "Laid"...
, released in 1985 by Factory Records
Factory Records
Factory Records was a Manchester based British independent record label, started in 1978 by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus, which featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Joy Division, New Order, A Certain Ratio, The Durutti Column, Happy Mondays, Northside and James and...
. It contained all five tracks from their previously released single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
s Jimone and James II.
Track listing
From Jimone:- "What's the World" – 1:55
- "Folklore" – 2:49
- "Fire So Close" – 1:45
From James II:
- "If Things Were Perfect" – 3:00
- "Hymn from a Village" – 2:51
Personnel
- Tim BoothTim BoothTimothy John Booth is an English singer, dancer, and actor best known as the lead singer from the band James.-1980s:Booth was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England and attended Shrewsbury School...
- Vocals - Jim GlennieJim GlennieJim Glennie is the bassist for and namesake of English rock band, James. Glennie is the band's longest-serving member, having been there from the first line-up, through to the present....
- Bass guitar - Paul GilbertsonPaul GilbertsonPaul Gilbertson was the first guitarist of the British band James. He formed the original band and began its chaotic songwriting method of jamming. He advocated improvisation during live performances and during group recording sessions. Gilbertson was replaced in the band by Larry Gott...
(Jimone) / Larry GottLarry GottLarry Gott is an English musician, primarily of the Mancunian band, James. He is also a designer.-Music:...
(James II) - Lead guitar - Gavan Whelan - Drums
"What's The World" was covered by The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
during their show at Glasgow Barrowlands, 25 September, 1985http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/gigs/smiths-gi8509scot.htm.