Springtime for the World is the fifth album by British band The Blow Monkeys, released in 1990. The work represented the band's ultimate transformation into a dance music act, a direction the band had been gradually moving since their biggest hit single, "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" (number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987), and the album it was taken from, She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter.
The album's title track, "Springtime for the World", reached number 69 in the UK Singles Chart.
Track listing All tracks composed by Dr. Robert (Robert Howard), except where noted. "In Too Deep" – 4:33 "Springtime for the World" – 3:25 "Vibe Alive!" – 2:50 "Reflections '89" – 2:57 "Be Not Afraid" (Robert Howard, Cheb Khaled) - 6:54 "If You Love Somebody" – 5:08 "La Passionara" – 4:43 "Let the People Dance" – 3:43 "Fruits of the Earth" – 4:43 "As the Dust Settles" – 6:02 "Checking Out" – 4:56 [CD/MC only] "The Other Side of You" (Howard, Kiley, Anker, Henry) - 4:38 [CD only]
Singles taken from the album "Springtime for the World" (1990) (UK Singles Chart No. 69) "La Passionara" [Remix] (1990) "If You Love Somebody" [Remix] (1990)
The Springtime for the World EP The three songs above were also released on a joint double A-side four-track EP, collectively entitled Springtime for the World, featuring two alternative versions of "If You Love Somebody".
(A1) "Springtime for the World" (A2) "La Passionara" (AA1) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones 12"] (AA2) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones Dub]
Personnel The Blow Monkeys Dr. Robert – vocals, piano, guitar Mick Anker – bass guitar Neville Henry – saxophone Tony Kiley – drums
Other musicians Cheb Khaled – lead vocals (track 5) Barbara Snow – trumpet and brass arrangement (track 5) Brian Bethell – guitar Sylvia Mason, Mary Cassidy – background vocals Simon Watson – Spanish guitar (track 7)
Production Dr. Robert and Hector for Springtime for the World Productions – production Andy Mason – engineering Ritchie Fermie for Bamn Productions – remix (track 8) Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones for Northcott/JSE Productions – additional production and mix (tracks AA1, AA2) Mike Rodgers – mix engineering (tracks AA1, AA2) at "D&D Studios", New York City
Staff Kate Garner – photography Paul McGarvey, Katie & Deirdre – RCA personnel
Release details Album Country Date Label Format Catalogue UK 1990RCA/BMG/Ariola CD PD 74539 LP PL 7459 MC PK 74539
Maxi-single Country Date Label Format Catalogue UK 1990 RCA/BMG/Ariola EP PT 43626
References
External links Springtime for the World at Discogs