The Rattler
This article is about the song from Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie a Scottish rock band. For the roller coaster at Cliff's Amusement Park, see New Mexico Rattler. For the roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, see Iron Rattler.
| "The Rattler" | ||||
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| Single by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie | ||||
| Released | 6 October 1986 | |||
| Format | 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl | |||
| Recorded |
Hart Street Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, new wave | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | The Precious Organisation | |||
| Writer(s) | Derek Kelly, Martin Metcalfe | |||
| Producer(s) | Wilf Smarties | |||
| Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie singles chronology | ||||
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| "The Rattler" | ||||
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| Single by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie | ||||
| from the album Good Deeds and Dirty Rags | ||||
| Released | February 1989 | |||
| Format | 7" Vinyl, 12" vinyl, CD single | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, new wave | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer(s) |
Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie Add. production and mix by Mack Engineered by Jack The Cat | |||
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The Rattler is a song by Scottish rock band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. The song was originally released in 1986, but however failed to chart. The band released the song again in 1989 and gave the band their first and only UK top 40 hit, charting at #37.[1]
Track listings
Original release
- UK 7" single The Precious Organisation JEWEL2T
- "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
- "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
- UK 12" single The Precious Organisation JEWEL2T
- "The Rattler (I Hold What I Need In My Right Hand)"
- "Candlestick Park (Wrapped Up In Paper And Words)"
- "The End (We Never Got The Way That We Should Go)"
Major label re-release
- UK 7" single Capitol Records CL 522 (Card sleeve)
- UK 7" single Capitol Records CLG 522 (Gatefold sleeve)
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CL 522
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLP 522 (Limited edition w/poster)
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- "Theme From Calton Hill" - 4:15
- UK 12" single Capitol Records 12CLG 522 (Gatefold sleeve)
- UK CD single Capitol Records CDCL 522
- "The Rattler" - 4:04
- "Here Comes Deacon Brodie" - 5:08
- "Calton Hill" - 4:15
- "Drunken Sailor" - 3:28
Credits
- Artwork By [Design And Art Direction] - Ken Donald
- Bass - Neil Baldwin (2)
- Drums - Kelly*
- Lyrics By [Words], Music By - Kelly*, Metcalfe*
- Producer - Wilf Smarties (tracks: A, B1)
- Vocals, Guitar - Martin*
- Vocals, Keyboards - Rona*, Shirley Manson
Comprehensive charts
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "The Rattler" | UK Indie Chart | #8 [2] |
| 1989 | "The Rattler" | UK CIN Singles Chart | #37 [1] |
References
- 1 2 "TOP 40 OFFICIAL UK SINGLES ARCHIVE (1st April 1989)". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ↑ "Indie Hits (October 25th, 1986)". Cherry Red. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
External links
- Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie website
- "The Rattler" home-made music video on YouTube
- "The Rattler" re-release music video on YouTube
- "The Rattler" discography
- "The Rattler" re-release discography
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