Never for Ever is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. Released in September 1980, it was Bush's first number 1 album and was also the first ever album by a British female solo artist to top the UK album chart, as well as being the first album by any female solo artist to enter the chart at number 1. It has since been certified Gold by the BPI. It features the UK Top 20 singles "Breathing", "Army Dreamers" and "Babooshka", the latter being one of Bush's biggest hits
Never For Ever (LP, Album, Gat). EMI. EMA 794. UK. 1980. Never For Ever (Cass, Album).
Army Dreamers" is a 1980 song, the third and final single to be released from the album Never for Ever, by Kate Bush. It was a UK top 20 hit in October 1980. Army Dreamers" was released on 22 September 1980 and peaked at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is about the effects of war and about a mother who grieves for her young adult son, who was killed on military manoeuvres.
Official online home of Kate Bush and her label Fish People. It was also the first ever album by a British female solo artist to top the UK album chart, as well as being the first album by any female solo artist to enter the chart at n. It has since been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry. Kate co-produced the album with Jon Kelly.
Album Name Never for Ever. Released date 08 September 1980. Members owning this album27. 2. Delius (Song of Summer). 3. Blow Away (for Bill). 4. All We Ever Look for. 5. Egypt.
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The artist just dropped his latest collection Never for Ever – and we have it here for you to check out! Kate Bush's new collection includes 11 tracks on 1 disc(s) with total runtime of 37:23.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | BabooshkaBacking Vocals – Gary HurstBalalaika – Paddy BushDrums – Stuart ElliottElectric Bass – John GiblinSynthesizer [C.s.80] – Kate Bush |
3:20 |
| 2 | Delius (Song Of Summer)Percussion – Roland Percussion [Additional] – Preston HeymanSitar, Performer [Delius] – Paddy BushVoice [Bass] – Ian Bairnson, Paddy Bush |
2:51 |
| 3 | Blow Away (For Bill)Arranged By [Strings] – Max MiddletonFretless Bass – Del PalmerStrings – The Martin Ford Orchestra* |
3:34 |
| 4 | All We Ever Look ForAcoustic Guitar – Brian BathBacking Vocals – Andrew Bryant, Gary Hurst, Preston HeymanKoto – Paddy BushSampler [Fairlight] – Duncan MackaySynthesizer [Yamaha Cs80] – Kate BushTimpani – Morris Pert |
3:48 |
| 5 | EgyptElectric Bass – Del PalmerPsaltery [Strumento De Porco] – Paddy BushSynthesizer [Mini-moog] – Max MiddletonSynthesizer [Prophet 5] – Mike Moran |
4:12 |
| 6 | The Wedding ListArranged By [Strings] – Max MiddletonBacking Vocals – Brian Bath, Preston HeymanBass – Del PalmerHarmonica, Saw [Musical Saw] – Paddy BushStrings – Martin Ford Orchestra* |
4:15 |
| 7 | ViolinElectric Bass – Del PalmerGuitar [Solo] – Alan MurphyPerformer [Banshee] – Paddy BushViolin – Kevin Burke |
3:15 |
| 8 | The Infant KissArranged By [Strings] – Adam Sceaping*, Jo Sceaping*Strings [Lironi] – Jo Sceaping*Viol – Adam Sceaping* |
2:50 |
| 9 | Night Scented Stock | 0:51 |
| 10 | Army DreamersAcoustic Bass – Alan MurphyBacking Vocals – Alan Murphy, Brian BathBodhrán – Stuart ElliottMandolin – Paddy BushSampler [Fairlight] – Duncan Mackay |
2:58 |
| 11 | BreathingBacking Vocals – Roy HarperDrums – Stuart ElliottFretless Bass – John GiblinPercussion – Morris PertSynthesizer [Prophet] – Larry Fast |
5:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Manufactured By – Warner Music Japan Inc.
- Distributed By – Warner Music Japan Inc.
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar – Brian Bath (tracks: 3, 4, 10)
- Arranged By, Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Piano, Written-By, Art Direction – Kate Bush
- Artwork [Back Cover Concept], Photography – John Carder Bush
- Artwork [Front Cover, Centre] – Nick Price
- Backing Vocals – Paddy Bush (tracks: 1, 4 to 6, 10)
- Coordinator [Artwork Co-ordination] – Paul Maxwell Ltd.
- Design [Costume Design] – Gini Hardy
- Drums – Preston Heyman (tracks: 3, 5 to 7)
- Electric Guitar – Alan Murphy (tracks: 1, 2, 6 to 8, 10, 11), Brian Bath (tracks: 1, 6, 7, 11)
- Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max Middleton (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 11)
- Engineer – Jon Kelly
- Engineer [Assistant At Abbey Road Studios] – John Barratt
- Engineer [Assistant At Air Studios] – Jon Jacobs
- Liner Notes [Japanese] – 鬼形智*
- Percussion – Preston Heyman (tracks: 3, 5, 6)
- Producer – Jon Kelly, Kate Bush
- Typography [Lettering] – Carol Bennett
Notes
CD in standard jewel case with OBI.Part of the Forever Young Series.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text [OBI]): 4 943674 163687
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMA 794 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Gat) | EMI | EMA 794 | UK | 1980 |
| 32 404 6 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Clu) | EMI | 32 404 6 | Germany | 1980 |
| P-2980 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Premier Super | P-2980 | 1980 | |
| 4XT-6476 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | 4XT-6476 | Canada | 1980 |
| CP32-5276 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (CD, Album) | EMI | CP32-5276 | Japan | 1987 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Babooshka |
| A2 | Delius |
| A3 | Blow Away |
| A4 | All We Ever Look For |
| A5 | Egypt |
| B1 | The Wedding List |
| B2 | Violin |
| B3 | The Infant Kiss |
| B4 | Night Scented Stock |
| B5 | Army Dreamers |
| B6 | Breathing |
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMA 794 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Gat) | EMI | EMA 794 | UK | 1980 |
| 32 404 6 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Clu) | EMI | 32 404 6 | Germany | 1980 |
| P-2980 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Premier Super | P-2980 | 1980 | |
| 4XT-6476 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | 4XT-6476 | Canada | 1980 |
| CP32-5276 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (CD, Album) | EMI | CP32-5276 | Japan | 1987 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Babooshka |
| A2 | Delius |
| A3 | Blow Away |
| A4 | All We Ever Look For |
| A5 | Egypt |
| B1 | The Wedding List |
| B2 | Violin |
| B3 | The Infant Kiss |
| B4 | Night Scented Stock |
| B5 | Army Dreamers |
| B6 | Breathing |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Published By – Kate Bush Music
- Published By – EMI Music Ltd.
- Printed By – SIB-Tryck, Tumba
Credits
- Producer – Jon Kelly, Kate Bush
- Written-By – Kate Bush
Notes
White cassette shell, labels printed in blue directly on plastic.Dolby System
Kate Bush Music/EMI Music Ltd.
℗ 1980 EMI Records Ltd.
℗ 1980 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
Made in Sweden [inside of insert, both labels]
Printed in Sweden [insert back flap]
80 | | | | | [cassette case - both sides]
Total time: 17.42 (A), 19.40 (B)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: n©b
- Other (Printed on inlay): EMI 150-1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMA 794 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Gat) | EMI | EMA 794 | UK | 1980 |
| 32 404 6 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Clu) | EMI | 32 404 6 | Germany | 1980 |
| P-2980 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Premier Super | P-2980 | 1980 | |
| 4XT-6476 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | 4XT-6476 | Canada | 1980 |
| CP32-5276 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (CD, Album) | EMI | CP32-5276 | Japan | 1987 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | BabooshkaBacking Vocals – Gary HurstBalalaika, Backing Vocals – Paddy BushDrums – Stuart ElliottElectric Bass – John GiblinElectric Guitar – Alan Murphy, Brian BathElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max MiddletonSynthesizer [Cs 80] – Kate Bush |
| A2 | Delius (Song Of Summer)Bass Vocals – Ian Bairnson, Paddy BushElectric Guitar – Alan MurphyPercussion – Roland Percussion [Additional] – Preston HeymanPerformer [Delius], Sitar – Paddy Bush |
| A3 | Blow Away (For Bill)Acoustic Guitar – Brian BathArranged By [Strings] – Max MiddletonDrums, Percussion – Preston HeymanElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max MiddletonFretless Bass – Del PalmerStrings – The Martin Ford Orchestra* |
| A4 | All We Ever Look ForAcoustic Guitar – Alan Murphy, Brian BathBacking Vocals – Andrew Bryant, Gary Hurst, Paddy Bush, Preston HeymanKoto – Paddy BushSynthesizer [Fairlight] – Duncan MackaySynthesizer [Yamaha Cs 80] – Kate BushTimpani – Morris Pert |
| A5 | EgyptDrums, Percussion – Preston HeymanElectric Bass – Del PalmerElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Keyboards [Mini-moog] – Max MiddletonPsaltery [Strumento De Porco], Backing Vocals – Paddy BushSynthesizer [Prophet 5] – Mike Moran |
| B1 | The Wedding ListArranged By [Strings] – Max MiddletonBass – Del PalmerDrums [Percussion], Backing Vocals – Preston HeymanElectric Guitar – Alan MurphyElectric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Brian BathElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max MiddletonHarmonica, Saw [Musical], Backing Vocals – Paddy BushStrings – The Martin Ford Orchestra* |
| B2 | ViolinDrums – Preston HeymanElectric Bass – Del PalmerElectric Guitar – Brian BathElectric Guitar [And Solo] – Alan MurphyTalkbox [Banshee] – Paddy BushViolin – Kevin Burke |
| B3 | The Infant KissArranged By [Strings] – Adam Sceaping*, Jo Sceaping*Electric Guitar – Alan MurphyViol – Adam Sceaping*Viol [Lironi] – Jo Sceaping* |
| B4 | Night Scented Stock |
| B5 | Army DreamersAcoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Brian BathBacking Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [Bass Acoustic Guitar] – Alan MurphyBodhrán – Stuart ElliottMandolin, Backing Vocals – Paddy BushSynthesizer [Fairlight] – Duncan Mackay |
| B6 | BreathingBacking Vocals – Roy HarperDrums – Stuart ElliottElectric Guitar – Alan Murphy, Brian BathElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max MiddletonFretless Bass – John GiblinPercussion – Morris PertSynthesizer [Prophet] – Larry Fast |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Novercia Ltd.
- Manufactured By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
- Marketed By – EMI
- Published By – Kate Bush Music Ltd.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Kate Bush
- Art Direction – Kate Bush
- Coordinator [Artwork Co-ordination] – Paul Maxwell Ltd.
- Cover [Back Cover Concept] – John Carder Bush
- Cover [Front Cover And Centre] – Nick Price
- Design [Costume Design] – Gini Hardy
- Engineer – Jon Kelly
- Engineer [Assistant At Abbey Road Studios] – John Barratt
- Engineer [Assistant At Air Studios] – Jon Jacobs
- Photography By – John Carder Bush
- Producer – Jon Kelly, Kate Bush
- Typography [Lettering] – Carol Bennett
- Vocals, Harmony Vocals [Harmonies], Piano – Kate Bush
- Written-By – Kate Bush
Notes
Inside gatefold: artwork, lyrics, creditsSleeve rear:
stereo
Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI
Printed in Holland
Album and Label Designs and Artwork © Novercia Ltd 1980
℗1980 Original sound recording made by EMI Records Limited
Available on tape
Labels:
℗1980 Original sound recording made by EMI Records Ltd.
Made in Holland
Catalog numbers:
1A 062-07339 – spine, sleeve rear, sleeve inside
1A 064-07339 – labels
A2, A3: Song titles in parenthesis appear only on gatefold inside.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, Var. 1 & 2): 062-07339-A //45639-1Y
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, Var. 3 - stamped, # marks unintelligible character): 3 062 - 07339 - A //45639 -1Y ##
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, Var. 1): 062-7339-B//45640-3Y 08-21614-1B-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, Var. 2): 062-7339-B 45640-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, Var. 3 - stamped, # marks unintelligible character): ## 062-7339-B--45640-4Y
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMA 794 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Gat) | EMI | EMA 794 | UK | 1980 |
| 32 404 6 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (LP, Album, Clu) | EMI | 32 404 6 | Germany | 1980 |
| P-2980 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Premier Super | P-2980 | 1980 | |
| 4XT-6476 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | 4XT-6476 | Canada | 1980 |
| CP32-5276 | Kate Bush | Never For Ever (CD, Album) | EMI | CP32-5276 | Japan | 1987 |
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