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{{Infobox Single |
{{Infobox song
| Name = Lafayette Blues
| Cover = Lafayette Blues.jpg
| name = Lafayette Blues
| Artist = [[The White Stripes]]
| cover = Lafayette Blues.jpg
| from Album =
| alt =
| B-side = "Sugar Never Tasted So Good"
| type = single
| Released = November 1998
| artist = [[The White Stripes]]
| Format = [[vinyl record|7"]]
| album =
| Recorded =
| B-side = Sugar Never Tasted So Good
| Genre = [[Garage rock]]
| released = November 1998
| Length = 2:10
| recorded =
| Label = [[Italy Records]]
| studio =
| Writer = Jack White
| venue =
| Producer = [[Jack White]]
| genre = [[Garage rock]]
| length = 2:10
⚫
| Last single = "[[Let's Shake Hands]]"<br/>(1998)
| label = [[Italy Records]]
| This single = "'''Lafayette Blues'''"<br/> (1998)
| writer = Jack White
⚫
| Next single = "[[The Big Three Killed My Baby]]"<br/>(1999)
| producer = [[Jack White]]
⚫
| prev_title = [[Let's Shake Hands]]
| prev_year = 1998
⚫
| next_title = [[The Big Three Killed My Baby]]
| next_year = 1999
}}
}}


"'''Lafayette Blues'''" is the second [[gramophone record|7"]] [[single (music)|single]] of the [[Detroit]]-based American [[garage rock]] band [[The White Stripes]]. It is backed with "Sugar Never Tasted So Good", a song that later appeared on the band's eponymous debut album ''[[The White Stripes (album)|The White Stripes]]''.
"'''Lafayette Blues'''" is the second [[gramophone record|7"]] [[single (music)|single]] of the [[Detroit]]-based American [[garage rock]] band [[The White Stripes]]. It is backed with "Sugar Never Tasted So Good", a song that later appeared on the band's eponymous debut album ''[[The White Stripes (album)|The White Stripes]]''.


In October 1998, 1,000 copies of the single were released on white vinyl. In 2001, a second edition of 1,000 black vinyl were released. Today, it is extremely rare and expensive, fetching high prices on auction websites like [[eBay]]. A large number of copies of [[White Blood Cells (album)|White Blood Cells]], The White Stripes' third album were packaged with a bonus DVD which featured an audio track of "Lafayette Blues" (as well as "[[Hand Springs]]").
In October 1998, 1,000 copies of the single were released on white vinyl. In 2001, a second edition of 1,000 black vinyl were released. Today, it is scarce and obtains high prices on auction websites like [[eBay]]. Many copies of ''[[White Blood Cells (album)|White Blood Cells]]'', The White Stripes' third album, were packaged with a bonus DVD which featured an audio track of "Lafayette Blues" (as well as "[[Hand Springs]]").


The lyrics of "Lafayette Blues" are a list of French names of streets in the band's hometown, [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. Live performances of "Lafayette Blues" contain various arrangements of the names.
The lyrics of "Lafayette Blues" are a list of French names of streets in the band's hometown, [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. Live performances of "Lafayette Blues" contain various arrangements of the names.
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| length2 = 2:56
| length2 = 2:56
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==Media links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgwvJu5hQK0 Live recording of "Lafayette Blues", Texas, 2001]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gop9Ewcnt9g Live recording of "Sugar Never Tasted So Good", California, 2001]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Songs written by Jack White]]
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[[Category:Songs about military officers]]
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[[Category:Cultural depictions of Marquis de Lafayette]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette]]
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 14 July 2024

"Lafayette Blues"
Single by The White Stripes
B-side"Sugar Never Tasted So Good"
ReleasedNovember 1998
GenreGarage rock
Length2:10
LabelItaly Records
Songwriter(s)Jack White
Producer(s)Jack White
The White Stripes singles chronology
"Let's Shake Hands"
(1998) 		"Lafayette Blues"
(1998) 		"The Big Three Killed My Baby"
(1999)

"Lafayette Blues" is the second 7" single of the Detroit-based American garage rock band The White Stripes. It is backed with "Sugar Never Tasted So Good", a song that later appeared on the band's eponymous debut album The White Stripes.

In October 1998, 1,000 copies of the single were released on white vinyl. In 2001, a second edition of 1,000 black vinyl were released. Today, it is scarce and obtains high prices on auction websites like eBay. Many copies of White Blood Cells, The White Stripes' third album, were packaged with a bonus DVD which featured an audio track of "Lafayette Blues" (as well as "Hand Springs").

The lyrics of "Lafayette Blues" are a list of French names of streets in the band's hometown, Detroit, Michigan. Live performances of "Lafayette Blues" contain various arrangements of the names.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Lafayette Blues"2:15
2."Sugar Never Tasted So Good"2:56

References

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