"April Skies" is a song by Scottish alternative rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain and the first single from the group's second studio album, ''Darklands (album), Darklands'' (1987). The song was released by Blanco y Negro Records in April 1987, reaching 8 on the UK Single Chart, No. 6 in Ireland, and No. 16 in New Zealand, making it the band's highest-charting single in all three countries.

Track listings

All tracks were written by Jim Reid and William Reid (musician), William Reid except where noted. 7-inch single (NEG24) :A. "April Skies" :B. "Kill Surf City" Limited-edition 2×7-inch single (NEG24F) :A. "April Skies" :B. "Kill Surf City" :C. "Mushroom (song), Mushroom" (live in Nuremberg 1986) :D. "Bo Diddley Is Jesus" 12-inch single (NEG24T) :A1. "April Skies" (long version) :B1. "Kill Surf City" :B2. "Who Do You Love? (Bo Diddley song), Who Do You Love?"

Personnel

The Jesus and Mary Chain * Jim Reid – Singing, vocals, guitar * William Reid (musician), William Reid – guitar, Record producer, producer Additional personnel * Bill Price (record producer), Bill Price – production (track 1) * John Loder (sound engineer), John Loder – production (tracks 2 to 4) * Sister Vanilla, Linda Reid – Graphic design, design * Helen Backhouse – Graphic design, design

Charts

References

{{Authority control The Jesus and Mary Chain songs 1987 singles 1987 songs Blanco y Negro Records singles Songs written by Jim Reid Songs written by William Reid (musician)