THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

878-The Jesus and Mary Chain-Sometimes Always.

1994-Number 22 single.

Best bit-At 1.57.In one last ditch attempt to get on the Radio 2 playlist, they came up with this.

The Jesus and Mary Chain (see also best songs 336) were formed in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1983, by the brothers Jim (singer/songwriter,and lead vocalist,) William Reid (composer,singer. and lead guitar,) Douglas Hart (bass,) and Murray Dalglish (drummer.) Over the years the Reid brothers have seen 18 other members come and go.They were active between 1983-1997, but reformed in 2007, and are still active to this very day.

‘Sometimes Always’ is a very different sound to that which got them signed to ‘Creation Records’ in 1983. The Reid brothers were originally influenced by bands like The Stooges. and The Ramones, but this track sounds like the the best song Lee Hazelwood never wrote.The song is taken from the bands fifth studio Album,’Stoned & Dethroned, and is a duet between Jim Reid, and guest vocalist Hope Sandoval, who at that time was a member of the American Alternative Rock band ‘Mazzy Star.’ The songs lyrics are very straightforward,with him wanting to get back, after leaving her, but before she takes him back, she has to be sure, and he must beg forgiveness.

‘I won’t get on my knees, don’t make me do that please, I’ve been away, but now I’m back.