Springtime for the World


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", 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, except where noted.
  1. "In Too Deep" – 4:33
  2. "Springtime for the World" – 3:25
  3. "Vibe Alive!" – 2:50
  4. "Reflections '89" – 2:57
  5. "Be Not Afraid" - 6:54
  6. "If You Love Somebody" – 5:08
  7. "La Passionara" – 4:43
  8. "Let the People Dance" – 3:43
  9. "Fruits of the Earth" – 4:43
  10. "As the Dust Settles" – 6:02
  11. "Checking Out" – 4:56
  12. "The Other Side of You" - 4:38

Singles taken from the album

  • "Springtime for the World"
  • "La Passionara"
  • "If You Love Somebody"

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".
  1. "Springtime for the World"
  2. "La Passionara"
  3. "If You Love Somebody"
  4. "If You Love Somebody"

Personnel

The Blow Monkeys
  • Dr. Robert – vocals, piano, guitar
  • Mick Anker – bass guitar
  • Neville Henry – saxophone
  • Tony Kiley – drums
Other musicians
Production
  • Dr. Robert and Hector for Springtime for the World Productions – production
  • Andy Mason – engineering
  • Ritchie Fermie for Bamn Productions – remix
  • Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones for Northcott/JSE Productions – additional production and mix
  • Mike Rodgers – mix engineering at "D&D Studios", New York City
Staff
  • Kate Garner – photography
  • Paul McGarvey, Katie & Deirdre – RCA personnel

Release details

Album
CountryDateLabelFormatCatalogue
UK1990RCA/BMG/AriolaCDPD 74539
UK1990RCA/BMG/AriolaLPPL 7459
UK1990RCA/BMG/AriolaMCPK 74539

Maxi-single
CountryDateLabelFormatCatalogue
UK1990RCA/BMG/AriolaEPPT 43626