| "Saved" | ||||
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| Single by Swans | ||||
| from the album The Burning World | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Length | 6:57 | |||
| Label | Product Inc. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Gira | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Gira, Bill Laswell | |||
| Swans singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio sample | ||||
"Saved" | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Saved is a song by American experimental rock band Swans. The track was released as a single for The Burning World (1989) and reached No. 28 on Billboard's Alternative chart. [2]
All lyrics are written by Michael Gira; all music is composed by Swans.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saved" | 4:00 |
| 2. | "See No More" (Acoustic Demo) | 3:49 |
| 3. | "No Cruel Angel" | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 12:15 | |
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC) [3] | 96 |
| US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [4] | 28 |
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