JAM J
First released 1994
Jam J was the first public release from the Wah Wah alternative project as a double a-side single with the more melodic Say Something. Although Say Something was only officially listed as the double a-side for the first week, Jam J was largely ignored by press and radio. A 33 minute version mixed by the Sabres and Paradise described as "Soundscapes to a Space Oddity 1994" (this is the press release!) was also released at the time.
Jam J has appeared in the band setlist from time to time allowing Tim to use his megaphone and Geoff Buckley to show off his lighting skills.
WHERE TO GET
Album Version : Jam J / Say Something CASS (JIMMC 15), CDS (JIMCD 152)
Album Version : Wah Wah 2LP (522 827-1), CAS (522 827-4), CD (522 827-2)
Album Version : Selections From Wah Wah promo (SACD 947)
Album Version : Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles (2 disc version)
Album Version : The Gathering Sound boxset USB stick
Vs Sabres of Paradise Mix : Jam J 12" (JIMX 15) , CDS (JIMCD 15)
Live Version (Reading 22.8.97) : Destiny Calling CDS2 (JIMDD 19)
LYRICS
The sun is up
The sun is high
The sun is in your eye
Your shades, they mirror everything
They're leaving me quite blind
This game is up
We've had enough
And we can compromise
Take those glasses off your face
I want to see your eyes
Read a book
A funny book
A book about your life
You call yourself a free man
But all you did was time
And time will judge
And time will heal
And time will bare its all
And now you're in your coffin
With a satellite dish installed
Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
You have no one to love
Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
You have no one to love