Which 1990 song was The La’s only US Billboard Hot 100 chart entry?
Answer
There She Goes
“There She Goes” was The La’s only US Billboard Hot 100 chart entry, reaching number 49 in 1990.
The English band recorded the song for its only studio album, “The La’s,” released in 1990. Lead singer and songwriter Lee Mavers wrote it, and the jangling guitar arrangement became closely associated with the Liverpool indie-pop scene. The song had actually been released in earlier versions before the album version gained wider attention.
Its lyrics repeatedly describe someone appearing and disappearing, leading listeners to debate whether the song referred to heroin. The band and people connected with it rejected that interpretation, saying the song was about a girl or an emotional experience. The ambiguity helped fuel its reputation but is not necessary to identify the chart fact.
The La’s did not release another studio album during their original active period. “There She Goes” became their signature song and has been covered or featured in numerous films, television programs, and commercials.