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Thanks for the Night
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Wikipedia article
"'Thanks for the Night'" is a single by the Damned, released in May 1984.
It was recorded at something of a transitional stage for the group, being the last studio recording completed with Captain Sensible until 2001's 'Grave Disorder' album. It was also the first released recording to feature bass player Bryn Merrick, and also the first with 'Strawberries' keyboardist Roman Jugg as a full member of the band. The song also bore a strong resemblance to the 'Strawberries' album track "Ignite".
The B-side, "Nasty", was recorded for the BBC comedy series 'The Young Ones', and was performed during the episode of the same name in 1984.
The single was also issued in Germany by Bellaphon Records. While it was not attached to any Damned album, it was later included on several Damned compilations and live albums, as were the B-side tracks.
A version of the song also appeared on Captain Sensible's solo album 'The Power of Love'.
Track listing
# "Thanks for the Night" (Sensible) - 3:30
# "Nasty" (Scabies, Sensible, Vanian, Jugg, Merrick) - 2:51
Bonus track on 12" single:
# "Do the Blitz" (Scabies, Sensible, Vanian, Gray, Jugg) - 1:55
Production credits
* 'Producers':
** Hein Hoven on "Thanks for the Night"
** The Damned on "Nasty" and "Do the Blitz", credited as "Us for Them Ltd"
* 'Musicians':
** Dave Vanian vocals
** Captain Sensible lead guitar
** Rat Scabies drums
** Roman Jugg rhythmic guitar, keyboards
** Bryn Merrick bass
Category:1984 singles
Category:The Damned (band) songs
Category:Songs written by Captain Sensible
Category:1984 songs
Category:UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles
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