"Way Out" is the debut single by

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, released on 2 November 1987 after signing to

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Music video

The music video was made with a budget of 50 pounds. It was shot on a Super 8 Camera, with the production taking only half a day. The clip depicts the band playing inside a white room as well as a

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and the underground level of

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Formats and track listings

All songs written by

Lee Mavers Lee Anthony Mavers (born 2 August 1962) is an English musician. Mavers was the songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist in The La's and is best known for the song " There She Goes" from October 1988. Mavers was originally the bassist for the Liv ...

. ;7" single (GOLAS 1) # "Way Out" – 2:41 # "Endless" – 3:08 ;12" single (GOLAS 112) # "Way Out" – 2:41 # "Knock Me Down" – 3:15 # "Endless" – 3:08 ;12" EP (GOLAS 112) # "Way Out" – 2:41 # "Knock Me Down" – 3:15 # "Endless" – 3:08 # "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55 # "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30

Personnel

;The La's *

– lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic guitar * John Power – bass and backing vocals *

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– electric guitar * John "Timmo" Timson – drums, tambourine and bells ;Production * Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer ;Other personnel * David Storey – design

Charts

References

External links

Official music video
{{DEFAULTSORT:Way Out (Song) 1987 songs 1987 debut singles The La's songs Go! Discs singles Songs written by Lee Mavers