Blue - Fine Young Cannibals

The second single from the Fine Young Cannibals' debut album was 'Blue', released in the autumn of 1985. It fared significally less well than the debut single, 'Johnny come home'. It was only a hit in the UK and Australia, peaking at number 41 and 13 respectively. It would take a cover of the song 'Suspicious minds' to get the band back in the international consciousness a few months later.

This double single features a second disc with an alternative version of 'Blue' and a cover version of the track 'Love for sale'. The band would re-record this track for the 'Red Hot & Blue' compilation album a few years later.

My collection: 7" single no. 3464

Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 22, 2008

Cost: 1,25 euro

Tracks: 'Blue' / 'Wade in the water' // 'Blue (version)' / 'Love for sale'