Sweet Sweet Pie (Pop Will Eat Itself Song)

"Sweet Sweet Pie" is a non-album single recorded in 1987 (though it does appear on the compilation album Now For A Feast!) by the band Pop Will Eat Itself. It was released in two different formats: 12" and 7", which feature different colours on the cover artwork but identical track listings. It is the first single released by the band, and, while still having the "jangly" grebo sound synonymous with their early work, displays several notable differences to the songs found on The Poppies Say GRRRrrr! and Poppiecock. The guitar seems more restrained, with heavy use of palm muting. There is also a much more prominent utilization of an organ playing the main melody.

A music video was filmed for the song in early 1987, and was included on the video compilation Unspoilt By Progress. It features the members of the band dancing, playing, and making use of various playground equipment. Much of the video is shot in black and white, which reflects the vintage sound of the recording.

Both of the b-sides – "The Devil Inside" and "Runaround" – also demonstrate the newer, more professional sound mentioned above. "Runaround" features an unusual synthesizer not previously found in Pop Will Eat Itself's music.

Track Listing

Side One

1. "Sweet Sweet Pie" 2:12

Side Two

1. "The Devil Inside" 1:46
2. "Runaround" 2:05

References

• http://www.popwilleatitself.co.uk/
• http://pweination.com/pwei/