| "Blues from a Gun" | ||||
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| Single by The Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
| from the album Automatic | ||||
| B-side | "Shimmer" | |||
| Released | September 1989 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 4:44 (Edit) | |||
| Label | Blanco Y Negro | |||
| Songwriter(s) | William Reid, Jim Reid | |||
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"Blues from a Gun" is a Modern Rock number-one hit from The Jesus and Mary Chain's album Automatic from 1989. It was released in four different formats, including a 3" Mini CD single in a paper gatefold sleeve. It is one of the few singles by the band featuring lead vocals from William, as opposed to Jim Reid.