Ian Dury & The Blockheads - What A Waste!

Original Release Date

1978

Release Information

UK 7" 1978 (Stiff - BUY 27)
UK 12" 1978 (Stiff - BUY 27)

A What A Waste! 3:21
B Wake Up! 4:03

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UK 7" 1981 (Stiff - BUY 135)

A What A Waste! 3:21
B Wake Up And Make Love With Me 4:03

Chart Placings

UK Chart Hit: 9, 12 wks

Credits

A: Produced by Prince Charming
B: Produced by Nobody/Jankel/Who is Peter Jenner

Additional Credits

What A Waste!:
Ian Dury - vocals
Chaz Jankel - guitars, keyboards
John Turnbull - guitars
Davey Payne - saxes
Norman Watt-Roy - bass
Charley Charles - drums

Wake Up!:
Ian Dury - vocals
Chaz Jankel - guitar, keyboards
Ed Speight- guitar
Norman Watt-Roy - bass
Charlie Charles - drums
Geoff Castle - moog

Reviews & Opinions

DAVE RIMMER, SMASH HITS, NOVEMBER 1981: Dury's best-ever song re-released for your edification and delight. And for Christmas, of course.

Additional Notes

B-Side is taken from New Boots And Panties!! but this version is slightly shorter and has a different mix. Musician credits are as per the CD reissues of New Boots and Do It Yourself.

Images

UK 7" 1978 (Stiff - BUY 27). Click here for more

UK 12" 1978 (Stiff - BUY 27). In plain white sleeve. Click here for more

UK 7" 1981 (Stiff - BUY 135). Click here for more