Nearer Than Heaven

"Nearer Than Heaven" is a song by Delays, twice released as a single by the group.

First single

"Nearer Than Heaven"
Single by Delays
from the album Faded Seaside Glamour
Released	21 April 2003
Format	CD
Genre	Alternative
Label	Rough Trade Records
Delays singles chronology
"Nearer Than Heaven" (2003) "Hey Girl" (2003)

"Nearer Than Heaven" was the first single released by Delays after signing to Geoff Travis's Rough Trade Records and changing their name from Idoru.

The single was released on 21 April 2003 on CD only and reached #91 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

All songs written by Greg Gilbert unless otherwise stated.

• CD

1. "Nearer Than Heaven" – 3:28
2. "Way Smooth" – 3:34
3. "Over and Out" (G. Gilbert/Aaron Gilbert) – 3:12

Second single

"Nearer Than Heaven"
Single by Delays
from the album Faded Seaside Glamour
Released	22 March 2004
Format	7", DVD, CD
Genre	Alternative
Label	Rough Trade Records
Delays singles chronology
"Long Time Coming" (2004) "Nearer Than Heaven" (2004) "Lost in a Melody" / "Wanderlust" (2006)
Alternative cover DVD Alternative cover 7"

"Nearer Than Heaven" was re-released on 22 March 2004 and reached #21 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listings

All songs written by Greg Gilbert unless otherwise stated.

• CD RTRADSCD175

1. "Nearer Than Heaven" – 3:28
2. "Quiet" (G. Gilbert/Aaron Gilbert) – 4:08
3. "Long Time Coming (Live)" (G. Gilbert/A. Gilbert) – 4:26

• DVD Single RTRADSDVD175

1. "Nearer Than Heaven" (video)
2. "Waysmooth" (audio and picture gallery)
3. "Over and Out (acoustic demo)" (G. Gilbert/A. Gilbert) (audio)
4. "Nearer Than Heaven" (audio)

• 7" RTRADS197

1. "Nearer Than Heaven" – 3:28
2. "Whenever You Fall I Die (acoustic demo)" – 2:39