| "Sunspots" | ||||
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| Single by Julian Cope | ||||
| from the album Fried | ||||
| B-side | "I Went on a Chourney" | |||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Neo-psychedelia | |||
| Length | 5:14 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Julian Cope | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Lovell | |||
| Julian Cope singles chronology | ||||
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"Sunspots" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Julian Cope. It is the only single released in support of his second album Fried .
All songs written by Julian Cope.
| Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rockerilla | Italy | Singles of the Year [1] | 14 |
| 2006 | Blow Up | Italy | 100 Songs to Remember [2] | 7 |
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart [3] | 76 |
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