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East of Eden (Big Country song)
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Wikipedia article
"'East of Eden'" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, which was released in 1984 as the lead single from their second studio album 'Steeltown'. It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "East of Eden" reached No. 17 in the UK, and No. 12 in Ireland.
Background
Speaking to 'Number One' in 1984, Adamson said of the song: "It's a questioning song, a song about always having to look for any hope or inspiration." A music video was filmed in Glasgow to promote the single, directed by Mike Brady. The single's B-side, "Prairie Rose", is a cover of the 1974 song by Roxy Music.
Critical reception
Upon release, Karen Swayne of 'Number One' said: ""East of Eden" is as powerful and majestic as anything they've done."Number One magazine - Singles - Karen Swayne - 22 September 1984 - page 52 Vici MacDonald of 'Smash Hits' commented: "The production on this record is truly awful. The instruments blur into one muddy, thrashing mass, completely submerging any hapless tune which might be struggling to escape."
Track listing
;7" single
#"East of Eden" - 4:10
#"Prairie Rose" - 4:50
;12" single
#"East of Eden (Extended Version)" - 6:22
#"East of Eden" - 4:24
#"Prairie Rose" - 4:44
;12" single (US promo)
#"East of Eden" - 4:09
#"East of Eden" - 4:09
Chart performance
Personnel
;Big Country
*Stuart Adamson - vocals, guitar
*Bruce Watson - guitar
*Tony Butler - bass
*Mark Brzezicki - drums, percussion
;Production
*Steve Lillywhite - producer
*Will Gosling - engineer
;Other
*Jeremy Bird - sleeve design
*Brian Aris - sleeve photography
*Grant-Edwards Management - management
References
Category:1984 songs
Category:1984 singles
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:Big Country songs
Category:Songs written by Stuart Adamson
Category:Song recordings produced by Steve Lillywhite
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