"Breakfast" is a song by the Scottish pop band the Associates, released as both a 7" and 12" single from their third studio album, Perhaps (1985). Produced by Martin Rushent, "Breakfast" was released as the third single from the album, peaking at No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 36 on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart.
| "Breakfast" | ||||
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| Single by the Associates | ||||
| from the album Perhaps | ||||
| Released | January 1985 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 5:33 | |||
| Label | WEA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Mackenzie | |||
| Producer(s) | Martin Rushent | |||
| The Associates singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Breakfast" on YouTube | ||||
The 12" version of the single features a cover version of the Simon Dupree and the Big Sound song "Kites" as its B-side. The band had previously released a version of "Kites" as a single under the name of 39 Lyon Street in 1981, but this is a re-recorded version exclusive to the single.[1]
Track listing
edit7" single
- "Breakfast"
- "Breakfast Alone"
12" single
- "Breakfast"
- "Breakfast Alone"
- "Kites"
Charts
edit| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 49 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 36 |
References
edit- ^ "The Quietus | Features | Maybe, Possibly? A Look Back at Perhaps by the Associates".
- ^ "Associates: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Associates – Breakfast" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 1 February 2022.