The Bluebells' Sisters is a perfect snapshot of early '80s "Sound of Young Scotland": Glasgow indie pop with bittersweet spirit, sharp hooks, and heartfelt harmonies. Signing to the then-nascent London Records, and working with a procession of esteemed producers (including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band), The Bluebells enjoyed three UK hits in the 1980s ('Cath', 'Young at Heart' and 'I'm Falling') before touring widely throughout Europe and North America, developing their live sound and signing to Seymour Stein's Sire Records in the U.S.

A decade later in 1993 that 'Young at Heart' hit the U.K. No 1 spot following its use as a T.V. advert for Volkswagen. Fast forward to this decade The Bluebells have reformed with a flurry of shows across the past two years including a triumphant return to Glasgow at Barrowlands for Celtic Connects, and just announced for the Acoustic Stage for Glastonbury Festival 2025.

This new edition of Sisters has been remastered and produced in consultation with the band, using the best audio sources available, including non-album singles and B-sides, bonus tracks from the original cassette edition and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson.

3CD+1DVD Boxset : the most comprehensive version of the album to date: with more than 65 tracks including:

" The original album
" The non-album singles
" The B-sides from the era
" Bonus tracks from the original cassette version of the album
" Live recordings from the era
" 3 Kid Jensen / Radio One radio sessions, never previously before released
" Alternate and 12" versions
" US versions and further alternate mixes
" DVD containing fully restored music videos, and BBC performances from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of The Pops
" Expanded artwork and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson, 5,000 word essay by Barney Ashton-Bullock[info sheet from distr.]

TRACKLIST

BOXSET 3CD+1DVD

Cd One - The Album, Plus Bonus Tracks

1 Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Alternative Version)
2 Young At Heart
3 I'm Falling
4 Will She Always Be Waiting
5 Some Sweet Day
6 Cath (Longer Version)
7 H.O.L.L.A.N.D.
8 Red Guitars
9 Syracuse University
10 Learn To Love
11 The Patriot Game
12 South Atlantic Way (Full)
13 Aim In Life
14 Forevermore (7" Version)
15 Sugar Bridge (7" Version)
16 All I Am (Is Loving You) (12" Version)
17 The Ballad Of Joe Hill
18 Forever Yours, Forever Mine (Dub Version)
19 Cath (US Remix)

Cd Two - B-Sides And Single Mixes[info sheet from distr.]

1 Forevermore
2 Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Original Album Version)
3 Cath (12" Version)
4 All I Ever Said
5 Fall From Grace
6 Sugar Bridge (Extended Version)
7 Happy Birthday (Turn Gold)
8 I'm Falling (US Edit)
9 Young At Heart (Extended Version)
10 Tender Mercy
11 Wishful Thinking (Will She Always Be Waiting)
12 Smalltown Martyr
13 All I Am (Is Loving You) (7" Version)
14 Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Original April '82 Version)
15 Happy Birthday (Turn Gold) (Alternate Version)
16 All I Am (Is Loving You) (Robert's Edit)
17 Everybody's Somebody's Fool (No Strings Version)
18 Young At Heart (Club Remix)[info sheet from distr.]

Cd Three
1. Goodbye And Good Luck (Kid Jensen Session, 1981)
2. Happy Birthday (Kid Jensen Session, 1981)
3. Oh Dear (Kid Jensen Session, 1981)
4. You're Gonna Miss Me (Kid Jensen Session, 1981)
5. Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Kid Jensen Session, 1982)
6. Some Sweet Day (Kid Jensen Session, 1982)
7. Sugar Bridge (Kid Jensen Session, 1982)
8. Wishful Thinking (Kid Jensen Session, 1982)
9. Learn To Love (Kid Jensen Session, 1983)
10. Red Guitars (Kid Jensen Session, 1983)
11. Smalltown Martyr To Love (Kid Jensen Session, 1983)
12. Young At Heart (Kid Jensen Session, 1983)
13. Sugar Bridge (Early Version, 1982)
14. East Green (Early Version, 1981)
15. Lifeboat (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
16. Honest John (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
17. Forevermore (Early Version, 1981)
18. Cath (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
19. I'm Falling (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
20. All I Am (Is Loving You) (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
21. Sugar Bridge (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)
22. Young At Heart (Live At Camden Palace, 1985)

Dvd Four - Promotional Videos And Bbc Tv Appearances[info sheet from distr.]

Music Videos:
1 Cath
2 I'm Falling
3 Young At Heart
4 Cath (Remix)
5 All I Am (Is Loving You)
The Old Grey Whistle Test:
6 Forevermore
7 Everybody's Somebody's Fool
8 Red Guitars
Top Of The Pops:
9 I'm Falling
10 Young At Heart
[info sheet from distr.]