Indian Summer (Manic Street Preachers song)

Infobox Single
Name = Indian Summer


Artist = Manic Street Preachers
from Album = Send Away The Tigers
Released = October 1, 2007
Format = CD, Vinyl record (7")
Genre = Rock
Chart position = * #22 (UK)
Length = 3:54
Label = Columbia
Producer = Dave Eringa, Greg Haver
Last single = "Autumnsong"
(2007)
This single = "Indian Summer"
(2007)
Next single = "Ghost Of Christmas"
(2007)

"Indian Summer" is a song by Manic Street Preachers and the third single released from their eighth studio album "Send Away the Tigers". Nicky Wire mentioned around the time of Autumnsong's release revelation that "Indian Summer" was a strong candidate for the second single from the album, and would most likely be released as the third one after "Autumnsong" was decided to be released. Fan speculation was that "Imperial Bodybags" would become the third singleFact|date=July 2008 after receiving significantly more live play than "Indian Summer" during the tour following the album's release, "Indian Summer" in turn receiving very few live appearances.

On August 1when the official Manics' website reported that the band would soon be heading to studio in order to record b-sides for the single's release.

In an interview with Lauren Laverne on 6 August 2007 on BBC Radio 2, Wire said that James Dean Bradfield wasn't sure of "Indian Summer" as it sounded like A Design For Life, to which Nicky said "well then, let's put it on the album".Fact|date=July 2008

B-sides

Just prior to the release of the single, Nicky Wire said of the b-sides, "'Anorexic Rodin' - Randy Rhodes guitars - Holy Bible drums - super punky weirdness - 'Heyday Of The Blood' (band favourite at the moment) - very "Who's Next"/"Quadrophenia" - a useful experiment for the future - "Lady Lazarus" - its C86 time again - an ode to all the great female poets - early Primal Scream with soft vocals + lyrical flow - then a cover version of the great Beat Happening: "Foggy Eyes". A pure and just tribute to a band who were 100% indie. And finally another instrumental "You Know its Going To Hurt" - post rock drums prog rock guitars odd time signatures very strange - so hope you enjoy. As the great woman said 'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, then you have to put up with the rain' - Dolly Parton". [ [http://www.manicstreetpreachers.com/07/index Manic Street Preachers] ]

Video

The video for the single was directed by Patrick Jones, who posted the following note on his MySpace page: "hi - bit of a self advert - sorry- but i have just directed the new manics video for their new single indian summer- very low budget but it feels very true to the spirit of the song- with montage sequences and super 8 footage - anyway along with lethargy's lost adoration i feel proud of the work and if there are any manicesque bands or friends out there sic|try and check it out on the music channels- help sic|try and get it shown more on b4 if you like it- and if inspired sic|try and get it on the screen at least it is better than fucking 50 cent cheap porn justin timberland!- i think it is a beautiful melancholic yet uplifting track - so, thanks for listening and hope your own creation goes well-thank you. Take care. Patrick. xxx". [cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/patrickjoneswriter|title=patrick jones - 43 - Male - UK]

Track listing

2 Track CD single

#"Indian Summer" - 3:54
#"Anorexic Rodin" - 3:18

Maxi CD single

#"Indian Summer" - 3:54
#"Heyday of the Blood" - 2:43
#"Foggy Eyes" (Beat Happening cover) - 2:53
#"Lady Lazarus" - 4:10 (featuring lead vocals by Nicky Wire)

7" Limited edition

#"Indian Summer" - 3:54
#"You Know It's Going to Hurt" - 2:51 (instrumental)

Digital download

#"Indian Summer" - 3:54
#"Indian Summer" (Demo Version) - 3:49

When purchased as a bundle (2 Track CD Single, Maxi CD Single and 7" Limited Edition), the single included a set of four postcards featuring artwork by Valerie Phillips, with quotes on the reverse. One postcard per bundle was signed by the band.

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