"Birds Without Wings" is the debut single by English singer-songwriter David Gray, released in November 1992 under Hut Records, a label subsidiary of

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Background

"L's Song" and "The Light" are both included on the releases, '' The EPs 1992-1994'' and the "Birds Without Wings" single as

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. The single track is also included in the

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, '' Shine: The Best of the Early Years''. The single fared poorly.
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Track listing

References

1992 songs 1992 debut singles David Gray (musician) songs Songs written by David Gray (musician) Hut Records singles {{1990s-single-stub