This Summer
1995 single by Squeeze
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"This Summer" is a song by Squeeze released as the first single from their eleventh album, Ridiculous.
| "This Summer" | ||||
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| Single by Squeeze | ||||
| from the album Ridiculous | ||||
| Released | 21 August 1995 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | ? | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriters | Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook | |||
| Producers | Squeeze & Peter Smith | |||
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Two versions of the single were released, each with entirely different B-sides. Disc 1 contained a live cover of Britpop group Blur's song "End of a Century". The single peaked at number 36 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1995.[1][2] A remix reached number 32 in the UK Chart in August 1996.[1][3]
Critical reception
The editors for both the Washington Post and The Hamilton Spectator described "This Summer" as a "buoyant" song.[4][5] The Independent stated the song was "an odd reverse homage which seeks to reclaim Squeeze's rightful place in the Cockney Brit-pop hierarchy", but also "the best track here".[6] Newsday stated the single "is tailor-made for pop radio".[7]
Track listing
- CD #1
- "This Summer" (3:39)
- "End of a Century (live)" (2:44)
- "Periscope" (3:54)
- CD #2
- "This Summer" (3:39)
- "Goodbye Girl (live)" (2:35)
- "All the King's Horses" (4:08)
1996 remix and re-release
| "This Summer (remix)" | ||||
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| Single by Squeeze | ||||
| from the album Ridiculous | ||||
| Released | 12 August 1996 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | ? | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriters | Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook | |||
| Producers | Peter Smith & Glenn Tilbrook | |||
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The remix was released as a UK single in 1996, almost a year after the original. The remix is extremely similar to the original mix, essentially just with a slightly more prominent drum track. This version charted marginally better than the original, peaking at #32; to date, this represents Squeeze's final appearance on any singles chart in any country.[citation needed]
Three versions of the single were released, each with a different set of B-sides.[citation needed]
Track listing
- CD #1
- "This Summer (remix)" (3:37)
- "Electric Trains (Narrow Gauge mix)" (4:51)
- "Heaven Knows" (3:42)
- "This Summer" (3:38)
- CD #2
- "This Summer (remix)" (3:37)
- "Cool for Cats" (3:12)
- "Up the Junction" (3:11)
- "Black Coffee in Bed" (6:09)
- CD #3
- "This Summer (remix)" (3:37)
- "Sweet as a Nut" (3:41)
- "In Another Lifetime" (3:35)
- "Never There" (3:04)