| "Saints" | ||||
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| Single by the Breeders | ||||
| from the album Last Splash | ||||
| B-side | "Grunggae", New Year" | |||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock [1] | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | 4AD/Elektra Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kim Deal | |||
| The Breeders singles chronology | ||||
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"Saints" is a song by the Breeders, released as the third and final single from their 1993 album Last Splash . It was released in 1994 on 4AD/Elektra Records.
All tracks are written by Kim Deal.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saints" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Grunggae" (early demo of "Cannonball") | 2:35 |
| 3. | "New Year" (demo) | 2:02 |
"Saints" is a different version than the one on Last Splash, and is the version used for the song's music video.
The music video was directed by Frank Sacramento and features the band playing the song in a snowy forest, as well as the band walking around a carnival while certain parts are played at the fair. The video uses the version of the song issued as a single.
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [2] | 12 |
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