The B-Sides (EP)

This article is about the Adam and the Ants EP. For other uses, see B-Sides.

The B-Sides
Picture disc edition
EP by
Adam and the Ants
Released1982 (1982)
RecordedAugust 1979
GenreNew wave, post-punk
LabelDo It
ProducerAdam Ant
Adam and the Ants chronology
Deutscher Girls
(1982) 		The B-Sides
(1982) 		Goody Two Shoes
(1982)

"Friends" b/w "Kick"/"Physical", also known as The B-Sides,[1] is an extended play and the final single from Adam and the Ants. All three songs were written by Adam Ant, and were early fan favourites among 'Antpeople'. "Friends" and "Physical" were performed at a John Peel session on 10 July 1978. All three tracks had previously been recorded in 1978 for the Ants' first label Decca Records. "Kick" at RAK Studios in Chalbert Street, London, produced by Snips, "Friends" and "Physical" at Decca's own studio at Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, produced by Ant himself.[2]

Antmusic EP

All three tracks were recorded during the Dirk Wears White Sox recording session at Sound Development Studios in August 1979; none were used on the album. Following the departure of all three sidemen with manager Malcolm McLaren to form Bow Wow Wow in January 1980, Do It Records intended to release the tracks on the Antmusic EP in early 1980 to complete the contract of the seemingly defunct band. However Adam quickly proved the survival of the band with a new line-up. The songs "Cartrouble" (Pt. 2) and "Kick" along with new lyrics added, were re-recorded with new guitarist Marco Pirroni and guest drummer Jon Moss. With the contract thus fulfilled Adam and the Ants and Do It Records parted ways, after releasing the single "Kick".

Soon afterwards Adam and the Ants signed with CBS Records and achieved massive commercial success with the album Kings of the Wild Frontier. Released in late 1980, it was the UK number one selling album in 1981, and the 48th best seller of 1980. It was named the Best British Album at the 1982 Brit Awards.

As the band's popularity peaked in Britain, Do It decided to cash in on their success by releasing the Antmusic EP, consisting of "Friends" b/w "Kick"/"Physical" as a 7" single in 1982, along with a 12" version also featuring remixes of the original album versions of "Cartrouble" parts 1 and 2. Chronologically the single followed "Deutscher Girls", which was also an old track released by a former label (E.G. Records). It reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]

B-sides

Cleaner, more polished versions of three songs had already been released as B-sides to previous Adam and the Ants singles. "Friends" was the B-side of "Ant Rap",[4] "Kick", with completely different lyrics, was the B-side of "Cartrouble",[5] and "Physical" was renamed "Physical (You're So)" when it appeared on the B-side of "Dog Eat Dog".[6]

The version of "Physical" that appears on this single appeared on the B-side of a July 1980 pressing of 2000 copies of the "Zerox" single, though "Whip in My Valise" was still credited.[7]

"Friends" lyrics

In "Friends", Adam does a considerable amount of name dropping, among the people cited as friends include Shirley Bassey, former Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe, Mr. Spock, Michael Caine, John Wayne, Stevie Wonder, Eric Fromm and Bryan Ferry.[8] It is also cited in the lyrics by Ant that: "I'm a friend of a friend but you don't know me."

References

  1. ^ Adam and the Ants. "The B-sides". Adam-Ant.net.
  2. ^ "Demos 1977-1979". Antmusic.simondaw.me.uk. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Adam and the Ants Top Songs/Chart Singles Discography". Music VF.com.
  4. ^ Adam Ant and Marco Pirroni (30 November 1981). "Ant Rap". Adam-Ant.net. CBS Records.
  5. ^ Ant, Adam (7 March 1980). "Cartrouble". Adam-Ant.net. Swishgrade Ltd./EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  6. ^ Adam Ant and Marco Pirroni (3 October 1980). "Dog Eat Dog". Adam-Ant.net. EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  7. ^ Ant, Adam. "Zerox". Adam-Ant.net. Swishgrade Ltd./EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  8. ^ Ant, Adam. "Friends". LetsSingIt®. Swishgrade Ltd./EMI Music Publishing Ltd.

Read other articles:

Rajesh Mapuskar

Rajesh MapuskarLahir26 September 1968 (1968-09-26) (usia 55)Shrivardhan, Maharashtra, IndiaPekerjaanSutradara, Penulis, ProduserTahun aktif1991–sekarangOrang tuaAnant Mapuskar (Ayah)Sindhu Mapuskar (Ibu)KerabatMegha Barve (Saudara) Rajesh Mapuskar adalah seorang sutradara, penulis, dan produser asal India. Ia terlibat dalam dunia perfilman pada saat usia yang masih sangat dini, disebabkan keluarganya memiliki gedung bioskop. Catatan Referensi INTERVIEW Rajesh Mapuskar, People tri...

 

Pierluigi Collina

Pierluigi Collina Pierluigi Collina sebagai Ketua Wasit Federasi Sepak Bola Ukraina tahun 2010Nama lengkap Pierluigi CollinaLahir 13 Februari 1960 (umur 64)Bologna, ItaliaPekerjaan lain Ketua Wasit UEFADomestikTahun Liga Peranan1988–1991 Serie C2/Serie C1 Wasit1991–2005 Serie B/Serie A WasitInternasionalTahun Liga Peranan1995–2005 berlisensi FIFA Wasit Pierluigi Collina (lahir 13 Februari 1960) adalah seorang penasehat keuangan dan secara umum dianggap sebagai salah satu wasit sepa...

 

Zócalo

Zócalo (pengucapan bahasa Spanyol: [ˈsokalo]) adalah plaza atau alun-alun utama di Ciudad de Mexico. Plaza ini sebelumnya disebut Alun-Alun Utama, dan kini nama resminya adalah Plaza de la Constitución (Alun-Alun Konstitusi).[1] Nama ini tidak berasal dari Konstitusi Meksiko, tetapi dari Konstitusi Cádiz yang ditandatangani oleh Spanyol pada tahun 1812. Namun, tempat ini kini dijuluki Zócalo. Sebelumnya terdapat rencana untuk membangun monumen kemerdekaan Meksiko, tetapi han...

Rannu

Borough in Estonia This article is about the borough in Estonia. For other places with the same name, see Rannu (disambiguation). Small borough in Tartu County, EstoniaRannuSmall boroughRannuLocation in EstoniaCoordinates: 58°14′22″N 26°13′12″E / 58.23944°N 26.22000°E / 58.23944; 26.22000Country EstoniaCounty Tartu CountyMunicipalityElva ParishTime zoneUTC+2 (EET) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST) Rannu is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Tar...

 

James P. Mitchell

American politician (1900–1964) James P. Mitchell8th United States Secretary of LaborIn officeOctober 9, 1953 – January 20, 1961PresidentDwight D. EisenhowerPreceded byMartin DurkinSucceeded byArthur Goldberg Personal detailsBornJames Paul Mitchell(1900-11-12)November 12, 1900Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.DiedOctober 19, 1964(1964-10-19) (aged 63)New York City, New York, U.S.Resting placeColonia, New Jersey, U.S.Political partyRepublicanSpouseIsabelle NultonChildren1 James Paul...

 

La Macarena Fault

La Macarena FaultFalla de La MacarenaThe fault borders the east side of the Serranía de la Macarena in MetaEtymologySerranía de la MacarenaCoordinates02°31′36″N 73°52′18″W / 2.52667°N 73.87167°W / 2.52667; -73.87167Country ColombiaRegionAmazonStateMetaCitiesLa Macarena, Vista HermosaCharacteristicsRangeSerranía de la MacarenaLength50.3 km (31.3 mi)Strike000.6 ± 9DipWestDip angleunknownDisplacement<0.2 mm (0.0079 in)/yrTectoni...

Battle of Coffeeville

Battle of the American Civil War Battle of CoffeevillePart of the American Civil WarBattle of Coffeeville Monument, Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile, AlabamaDateDecember 5, 1862 (1862-12-05)LocationNear Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, Mississippi.Result Confederate victoryBelligerents  United States  Confederate StatesCommanders and leaders T. Lyle Dickey Mansfield Lovell[1] Lloyd Tilghman[2]Units involved Cavalry, Army of the Tennessee 1st Corps, Army ...

 

2nd Supply Battalion

2nd Supply Battalion2nd Supply Battalion insigniaCountryUnited StatesBranchUSMCPart ofCombat Logistics Regiment 252nd Marine Logistics GroupGarrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp LejeuneMotto(s)Semper SustinareCommandersCurrentcommanderCol. Karin FitzgeraldMilitary unit The 2nd Supply Battalion is a battalion of the United States Marine Corps that specializes in distributing and warehousing military goods and equipment. They are based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and...

 

Putri Ingeborg, Adipatni Västergötland

Putri IngeborgAdipatni VästergötlandIngeborg, 1914Kelahiran(1878-08-02)2 Agustus 1878Charlottenlund Palace, Copenhagen, Kerajaan DenmarkKematian12 Maret 1958(1958-03-12) (umur 79)Stockholm, Kerajaan SwediaWangsaGlücksburgNama lengkapIngeborg Charlotte Caroline Frederikke LouiseAyahFrederick VIII dari DenmarkIbuLouise dari SwediaPasanganPangeran Carl, Adipati Västergötland ​ ​(m. 1897; meninggal 1951)​AnakMargaretha, Princess Axel of De...

Дриженко, Фёдор Кириллович

В Википедии есть статьи о других людях с фамилией Дриженко. Фёдор Кириллович Дриженко Ф. К. Дриженко — генерал Корпуса гидрографов.Фото из личной коллекции Л. Г. Колотило Дата рождения 22 апреля (4 мая) 1858(1858-05-04) Место рождения Екатеринослав Дата смерти 16 апр...

 

Japanese currency

Japanese money This article is about the history of currency in Japan. For the modern currency, see Japanese yen. Kaei period Edasen (Branch money), the first result out of the foundry. The coins are then cut out and filed. Japanese currency has a history covering the period from the 8th century AD to the present. After the traditional usage of rice as a currency medium, Japan adopted currency systems and designs from China before developing a separate system of its own. History Commodity mon...

 

Bayer Corporation

Chemical company and American subsidiary of Bayer AG Bayer CorporationCompany typeSubsidiaryIndustryPharmaceuticals, Agricultural Chemicals,Founded1954; 70 years ago (1954)FounderWerner BaumannHeadquartersWhippany, New Jersey[1], U.S.Area servedNationwideKey peoplePhilip BlakeSenior Bayer Representative USA[2]Productsprescription medicationsover the counter drugsnutritional supplementsdiagnostic productsanimal health productscrop protection productsRevenue$17...

哈萨克斯坦总统

此条目序言章节没有充分总结全文内容要点。 (2019年3月21日)请考虑扩充序言，清晰概述条目所有重點。请在条目的讨论页讨论此问题。 哈萨克斯坦總統哈薩克總統旗現任Қасым-Жомарт Кемелұлы Тоқаев卡瑟姆若马尔特·托卡耶夫自2019年3月20日在任任期7年首任努尔苏丹·纳扎尔巴耶夫设立1990年4月24日（哈薩克蘇維埃社會主義共和國總統） 哈萨克斯坦 哈萨克斯坦政府...

 

نوكيا 5250

نوكيا 5250معلومات عامةالنوع هاتف محمول الصانع نوكياأهم التواريختاريخ الإصدار 2010الوظائفالشاشة شاشة لمس إل سي دي 640 × 360الكاميرا 2 ميجابكسلالإدخال شاشة لمس، حجم، مقياس تسارعالخصائصالمعالج الرئيسي 434 ميجا هرتزالذاكرة 51 ميجابايتنظام التشغيل سيمبيانالاتصال بلوتوثناقل متسلسل ...

 

Eni Faleomavaega

American Samoan politician (1943–2017) Eni FaleomavaegaDelegate to the U.S. House of Representativesfrom American Samoa's at-large districtIn officeJanuary 3, 1989 – January 3, 2015Preceded byFofó SuniaSucceeded byAmata Coleman Radewagen3rd Lieutenant Governor of American SamoaIn officeJanuary 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989GovernorA. P. LutaliPreceded byTufele LiamatuaSucceeded byGalea'i Peni Poumele Personal detailsBornEni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr.(1943-08-15)Augus...

العلاقات الأرجنتينية التوفالية

العلاقات الأرجنتينية التوفالية الأرجنتين توفالو   الأرجنتين   توفالو تعديل مصدري - تعديل   العلاقات الأرجنتينية التوفالية هي العلاقات الثنائية التي تجمع بين الأرجنتين وتوفالو.[1][2][3][4][5] مقارنة بين البلدين هذه مقارنة عامة ومرجعية للدولتي�...

 

Beonna dari Anglia Timur

BeonnaKoin Beonna, sekarang berada di British MuseumRaja Anglia TimurBerkuasa749 – skt. 760 memimpin bersama Alberht dan mungkin HunPendahuluÆlfwaldPenerusÆthelred IInformasi pribadi Beonna (juga dikenal sebagai Beorna)[1] adalah Raja Anglia Timur dari 749. Sedikit yang diketahui tentang pemerintahannya. Dokumentasi tentang dia sebagian besar bersifat numismatika[2], dengan lebih dari seratus koin yang diketahui dicetak atas namanya, sebagian besar ditemukan terkubur di Ha...

 

وزارة الخارجية (العراق)

  لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع وزارة الخارجية (توضيح). جمهورية العراق وزارة الخارجية وزارة الخارجية (العراق)شعار العراق تفاصيل الوكالة الحكومية البلد العراق  الاسم الكامل وزارة الخارجية تأسست 1924  المركز منطقة العلاوي - الكرخ - بغداد،  العراق الإحداثيات 33°19′15″N 44°23′21″E&#x...

Borough Hall/Court Street station

New York City Subway station in Brooklyn Borough Hall station redirects here. For the NJ Transit station, see Glen Rock–Boro Hall station. New York City Subway station in Brooklyn, New York Borough Hall/Court Street ​​​​​​ New York City Subway station complexStation statisticsAddressCourt Street between Joralemon Street & Montague StreetBrooklyn, NYBoroughBrooklynLocaleDowntown Brooklyn, Brooklyn HeightsCoordinates40°41′37″N 73°59′25...

 

Replenishment oiler

Naval auxiliary ship The replenishment oiler HMAS Sirius (right) providing fuel to the amphibious warfare ship USS Juneau while both are underway A replenishment oiler or replenishment tanker is a naval auxiliary ship with fuel tanks and dry cargo holds which can supply both fuel and dry stores during underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea. Many countries have used replenishment oilers. The United States Navy's hull classification symbol for this type of ship was 'AOR' (Auxiliary Oil...