"Eddie's Gun" is the debut single of English indie rock band

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, released in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2005. A different version appears on the band's debut album, ''

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Other versions

An alternative version of the song, titled "Eddie's Gun- 2005 Version" is featured on The Kooks' album The Best of... So Far.

Track listings

7-inch (VS2000) # "Eddie's Gun" – 2:13 # "Bus Song" – 2:02 CD (VSCDT2000) # "Eddie's Gun" – 2:13 # "California" (Originally by Mason Jennings) – 2:08

Charts

References

2005 songs 2005 debut singles The Kooks songs Virgin Records singles {{2000s-indie-rock-song-stub