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European Son (Japan song)
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Wikipedia article
'"European Son"' is a song by the British band Japan.
The song was written by David Sylvian in 1978 following the bands US tour. It was intended to be the title track of Japan's third album and Sylvian intended to record it with disco producer Giorgio Moroder. However, this did not happen as Moroder preferred the song 'Life in Tokyo'. Japan then recorded the song with Simon Napier-Bell and it was mixed by John Punter.
"European Son" was first released in Japan as the B-side of the single "I Second That Emotion" and on the Canadian 'Special Edition EP'. In 1981 it was released as the B-side of the UK single "Life in Tokyo" and was included on the album 'Assemblage'. In January 1982 a version remixed by Steve Nye was released as a single and became a hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 31.[http://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/european%20son/ European Son] Official Charts
Track listings
'7": Hansa / HANSA 10 (UK)'
#European Son (Remix) 3:48
#Alien 4:59
'12": Hansa / HANSA 12-10 (UK)'
#European Son (Extended Remix) 5:33
#Alien 4:59
Personnel
* David Sylvian lead vocals, guitar
* Richard Barbieri synthesizers, keyboards
* Mick Karn bass guitar, saxophone, vocals
* Rob Dean guitar, vocals
* Steve Jansen drums, percussion, vocals
* Steve Nye remixing
References
Category:1982 singles
Category:Japan (band) songs
Category:Songs written by David Sylvian
Category:1982 songs
Category:Hansa Records singles
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