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.

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 – lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
• John Power – bass and backing vocals
• Paul Hemmings – electric guitar
• John "Timmo" Timson – drums, tambourine and bells

Production^[2]

• Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer

Other personnel

• David Storey – design

Chart performance

References

1. "Tom Graves' Blog: Interview with British Cult Icon Lee Mavers of the La's".
2. The La's: Deluxe Edition (booklet). The La's. UK: Polydor Records. 2008. 5306021.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

External links

• Official music video