Springtime for the World

Springtime for the World is the fifth album by British band The Blow Monkeys, released in 1990. The work represented the band's ultimate transformation into a dance music act, a direction the band had been gradually moving since their biggest hit single, "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" (number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987), and the album it was taken from, She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter.

The album's title track, "Springtime for the World", reached number 69 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing
All tracks composed by Dr. Robert (Robert Howard); except where noted
 * 1) "In Too Deep" – 4:33
 * 2) "Springtime for the World" – 3:25
 * 3) "Vibe Alive!" – 2:50
 * 4) "Reflections '89" – 2:57
 * 5) "Be Not Afraid" (Robert Howard, Cheb Khaled) - 6:54
 * 6) "If You Love Somebody" – 5:08
 * 7) "La Passionara" – 4:43
 * 8) "Let the People Dance" – 3:43
 * 9) "Fruits of the Earth" – 4:43
 * 10) "As the Dust Settles" – 6:02
 * 11) "Checking Out" – 4:56 [CD/MC only]
 * 12) "The Other Side of You" (Howard, Kiley, Anker, Henry) - 4:38 [CD only]

Singles taken from the album

 * "Springtime for the World" (1990) (UK Singles Chart no. 69)
 * "La Passionara" [Remix] (1990)
 * "If You Love Somebody" [Remix] (1990)

The Springtime for the World EP
The three songs above were also released on a joint double A-side four-track EP, collectively entitled Springtime for the World, featuring two alternative versions of "If You Love Somebody".


 * 1) (A1)  "Springtime for the World"
 * 2) (A2)  "La Passionara"
 * 3) (AA1) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones 12"]
 * 4) (AA2) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones Dub]

Personnel
The Blow Monkeys
 * Dr. Robert – vocals, piano, guitar
 * Mick Anker – bass guitar
 * Neville Henry – saxophone
 * Tony Kiley – drums

Other musicians
 * Cheb Khaled – lead vocals (track 5)
 * Barbara Snow – trumpet and brass arrangement (track 5)
 * Brian Bethell – guitar
 * Sylvia Mason, Mary Cassidy – background vocals
 * Simon Watson – Spanish guitar (track 7)

Production
 * Dr. Robert and Hector for Springtime for the World Productions – production
 * Andy Mason – engineering
 * Ritchie Fermie for Bamn Productions – remix (track 8)
 * Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones for Northcott/JSE Productions – additional production and mix (tracks AA1, AA2)
 * Mike Rodgers – mix engineering (tracks AA1, AA2) at "D&D Studios", New York City

Staff
 * Kate Garner – photography
 * Paul McGarvey, Katie & Deirdre – RCA personnel

Release details
Album

Maxi-single