"Blinded by the Sun" is a song by English alternative rock band the Seahorses, released as the second single from their only studio album, Do It Yourself (1997), on 14 July 1997. Written by Chris Helme, it peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. The single's cover art features a painting from 1997 by guitarist John Squire, also titled Blinded by the Sun.
Track listings All tracks were written by Chris Helme except track two, written by John Squire.
CD single
"Blinded by the Sun" – 3:36 "Kill Pussycat Kill" – 4:12 "Moving On" – 3:14
Cassette and 7-inch single
A. "Blinded by the Sun" – 3:36 B. "Moving On" – 4:12
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the CD single notes and the Do It Yourself album booklet.
Studios
Recorded and mixed at Royaltone Studios (North Hollywood, California) Mastered at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine, US)
The Seahorses
Chris Helme – vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals John Squire – guitar, artwork Stuart Fletcher – bass guitar Andy Watts – drums, backing vocals
Additional personnel
Tony Visconti – production Rob Jacobs – mixing, recording Jeff Thomas – assistant engineering Matt Squire – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1997)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)66
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionUK Singles (OCC)181
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom14 July 1997GeffenJapan21 August 1997CD
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