Primary (song)


"Primary" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their third studio album, Faith, in 1981.

Content

The song is unusual in that both Simon Gallup and Robert Smith play bass, with the effects pedals on Smith's giving the leads a unique sound. There are no guitars or keyboards played in the song.

Release

"Primary" was released as a single on 20 March 1981. It reached number 43 in the UK Singles Chart.
"Primary" was the first song by The Cure to be remixed as a separate extended mix for release on 12" single. In fact, the original 12" extended mix is, to this day, still only available on the original 12" single, which has never been reproduced on any other album, making it quite a rare item. The main difference between the 7" mix and the 12" mix is that the extended mix lengthens the instrumental introductions to the song's verses.

Track listing

7"
  1. "Primary"
  2. "Descent"
12"
  1. "Primary "
  2. "Descent"

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