Babyshambles (song)

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The song Babyshambles was the first single for the band Babyshambles, and released in April 2004 on High Society Records[1]. The single was limited to 2,000 copies of the CD and 1,000 copies of the 7" vinyl and both can now be found changing hands for more than £50 on internet auction sites such as eBay. It peaked at number #32 on the UK Singles Chart[2]. Another recorded version of this song was released in 2005 as a B Side to Babyshambles' second single Fuck Forever [3]. The Fuck Forever B Side version was also released on the B Sides album, exclusive to America.[4] As it is one of the earliest Babyshambles songs, it is rarely played live by the band.

Even though Babyshambles was released by Doherty's second band Babyshambles, it was first heard in 2003, when it was recorded by Doherty's former band The Libertines, for their "Babyshambles sessions".

The B Side track to this single (What Katie Did) was later re-recorded by The Libertines, and released on their second album. On The Libertines version, Barat takes vocal duties, rather than Doherty. Rumors suggest Doherty gave the vocal duties to Barat as a "Thank You" for accepting him back into the band after his release from prison.

The only other B Side is Flophouse (also known as At the Flophouse), that was co-written by scottish singer-songwriter Dot Allison. The B Side version to Babyshambles, however, only features Doherty on an acoustic guitar.

[edit] Versions:

- Babyshambles sessions : CD #1 Track #1 (Download)
- Babyshambles sessions : CD #1 Track #3 (Download)
- Up the Shambles : Track #4
- HQ Bethnal Green Demo Session : Track #2 (Download)
- HQ 2nd Wave : Track #11 (Instrumental) (Download)
- Babyshambles single : Track #1
- Ladyshambles : Track #2 (Download)