They'll Need A Crane (EP)
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EP by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | February 10, 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 4 | |||
Label | Bar/None / Restless <7 72611> | Length | 8:56 |

Vinyl release back cover
Purchase[edit]
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Track listing[edit]
# | Title | Length | Lyrics | Guitar Tab |
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1 | They'll Need A Crane | 2:33
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2 | It's Not My Birthday | 1:52
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3 | I'll Sink Manhattan | 2:32
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4 | Nightgown Of The Sullen Moon | 1:59
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UK Release[edit]
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EP by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | January 30, 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 4 | |||
Label | One Little Indian <22TP12> | Length | 9:37 |
Track listing[edit]
# | Title | Length | Lyrics | Guitar Tab |
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1 | They'll Need A Crane | 2:33
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2 | I've Got A Match | 2:36
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3 | Kiss Me, Son Of God | 1:54
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4 | I'll Sink Manhattan | 2:32
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Trivia[edit]
- The absence of "It's Not My Birthday" and "Nightgown Of The Sullen Moon" is likely due to their inclusion on the UK release of the "Ana Ng" single.
UK 7" Single[edit]
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Single by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | January 30, 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 2 | |||
Label | One Little Indian <22TP7> | Length | 5:09 |
Track listing[edit]
# | Title | Length | Lyrics | Guitar Tab |
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1 | They'll Need A Crane | 2:33
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2 | I've Got A Match | 2:36
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European Single[edit]
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Single by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | February 27, 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 2 | |||
Label | ![]() ![]() |
Length | 4:25 |
Track listing[edit]
# | Title | Length | Lyrics | Guitar Tab |
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1 | They'll Need A Crane | 2:33
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2 | It's Not My Birthday | 1:52
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- A transcription and translation of the bio sheet included with the Spanish release is viewable here.
12" Promo[edit]
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Single by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 1 | |||
Label | Bar/None / Restless <EPRO-167> | Length | 2:33 (listed as 2:29) |
Purchase[edit]
Seller | Format | Price | Link |
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Track listing[edit]
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1 | They'll Need A Crane plays the same both sides |
2:33
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Promotional VHS[edit]
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Video by They Might Be Giants | |||||
First released | 1989 Release details / collectors: Show | Hide |
Tracks | 1 | |||
Label | ![]() ![]() |
Length | 2:29 |
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1 | They'll Need A Crane | 2:29 | ![]() |
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