Sick of Drugs

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"Sick of Drugs"
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Single by The Wildhearts
ReleasedApril 1996
Genre Rock
Label Warner Music
The Wildhearts singles chronology
"'Just in Lust'"
(1995)
"Sick of Drugs"
(1996)
"'Red Light – Green Light EP'"
(1995)

"Sick of Drugs" is a 1996 single by The Wildhearts. The song peaked at #14 on the UK singles chart, the highest chart position achieved by the band. [1] [2] The band played the song on Top of the Pops shortly after its release, but their performance was cut short, prompting frontman Ginger to sing the final line: "If you wanna hear the rest of the song, go and buy the single." [3]

A limited edition CD was available which came with a green mat which when watered sprouted grass. [3]

Track listing

  1. "Sick of Drugs"
  2. "Underkill"
  3. "Bad Time To Be Having A Bad Time"
  4. "Sky Chaser High"

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References

  1. "The Wildhearts". Official Charts. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  2. "The Wildhearts – Sick Of Drugs". Discogs. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 "History - 1996". The Wildhearts. Retrieved 9 October 2018.