Way Out (The La's song)

"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's, released on 2 November 1987 after signing to Go! Discs Records.

"Way Out"
Single by The La's
from the album The La's
B-side"Knock Me Down"
"Endless"
Released2 November 1987
Format7", 12"
Recorded1987
Townhouse Studios, London
GenreAlternative rock, jangle pop
Length2:41
LabelGo! Discs (GOLAS 1)
Songwriter(s)Lee Mavers
Producer(s)Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers
The La's singles chronology
"Way Out"
(1987)		 "There She Goes"
(1988)

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.[1] The clip depicts the band playing inside a white room as well as a fair and the underground level of Liverpool Lime Street railway station.

Formats and track listings

All songs written by Lee Mavers.

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

Personnel
The La's[2]
  • Lee Mavers – guitar, vocals, producer
  • John Power – bass, backing vocals
  • Paul Hemmings – guitar
  • John "Timmo" Timson – drums
Production[2]
  • Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer
Other personnel
  • David Storey – design

Chart performance
Charts (1987) Peak position(s)
UK Singles Chart 86

References
  1. http://tomgraves.blogspot.gr/2004/11/interview-with-british-cult-icon- lee.html
  2. The La's: Deluxe Edition (booklet). The La's. UK: Polydor Records. 2008. 5306021.CS1 maint: others (link)
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