John the Revelator / Lilian
"John the Revelator" / "Lilian" is the second double A-side single released by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, issued on 5 June 2006. Both songs are included on Depeche Mode's 11th studio album, Playing the Angel (2005), and served as the fourth single from the album. The single became another UK top-20 hit for the band, reaching number 18. "John the Revelator" was edited down several seconds for the single, while "Lilian" was slightly remixed and the introduction was shortened.
| "John the Revelator" / "Lilian" | ||||
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| Single by Depeche Mode | ||||
| from the album Playing the Angel | ||||
| Released | 5 June 2006 | |||
| Studio | Sound Design (Santa Barbara, California) | |||
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| Label | Mute | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martin Gore | |||
| Producer(s) | Ben Hillier | |||
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| "John the Revelator" on YouTube | ||||
The single is the first UK double A-side release by the band since "Blasphemous Rumours / Somebody" in 1984. "John the Revelator" was played during Depeche Mode's Touring the Angel tour and can be watched on the tour's DVD. Dave Gahan also performed "John the Revelator" on his Imposter shows with the band Soulsavers.