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Just Like Honey
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Wikipedia article
"'Just Like Honey'" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain from their 1985 debut album 'Psychocandy'. The track was released as the third single from the record through Blanco y Negro Records in September 1985. The song was written by band members William Reid and Jim Reid.
The song has appeared in several films, most notably in the closing scene of 2003's 'Lost in Translation', as well as 2008's 'The Man Who Loved Yngve' and a 2011 Volkswagen advertisement campaign. The track also features in "Mommy", the third episode of 'American Horror Story: Hotel', in which Angela Bassett's character Ramona Royale makes her first appearance. The beginning of the song uses the opening drum riff of The Ronettes' "Be My Baby".
Chart performance
The single reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart."[https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/The%20Phantom%20Of%20The%20Opera Just Like Honey]". Chart Stats. Retrieved on 22 August 2009.
Critical reception
The song was ranked number 2 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1985 by 'NME'.
Track listing
All tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid.
'7" (NEG 17)'
#"Just Like Honey" 3:00
#"Head" 3:48
'27" Gatefold (NEG 17F)'
#"Just Like Honey" 3:00
#"Head" 3:48
#"Inside Me" 3:08
#"Just Like Honey" (Demo) 2:54
;12" (NEG 17T)
#"Just Like Honey" 3:00
#"Head" 3:48
#"Cracked" 3:43
#"Just Like Honey" (Demo) 2:54
Personnel
The Jesus and Mary Chain
*Jim Reid vocals, producer*William Reid guitar, producer
*Douglas Hart bass guitar, producer
*Bobby Gillespie drums, producer
Additional personnel
*Karen Parker backing vocals*John Loder audio engineer
Charts
References
Category:The Jesus and Mary Chain songs
Category:1985 singles
Category:Songs written by Jim Reid
Category:Songs written by William Reid (musician)
Category:Blanco y Negro Records singles
Category:1985 songs
Category:Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements
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