The tune was one of four songs the California band performed during a June 8, 1994 appearance at the legendary Maida Vale Studios just four months after the release of their third studio album and major label debut, “Dookie.”
As the third single from the record, “Basket Case” topped the US Alternative Airplay chart and was a Top 10 hit in the UK and Sweden and a Top 20 track in other countries.
Meanwhile, “Dookie” topped the album charts in several regions and reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 while earning Diamond status in the country for sales of more than 10 million copies.
Due December 10, “BBC Sessions” presents 16-tracks from four of the band's appearances at the iconic UK broadcast outlet between 1994 and 2001.
“BBC Sessions” will be available on CD, digital, and limited-edition 2LP vinyl configurations, including Sea Blue/Hot Pink vinyl for the band's official store and Milky Clear Color vinyl for indie retailers.
Listen to a 1994 live performance of “2000 Light Years Away” from the collection here.
Green Day
“BBC Sessions”
Release date: December 10
01 – “She” (Live at the BBC June 8 1994)
02 – “When I Come Around” (Live at the BBC June 8 1994)
03 – “Basket Case” (Live at the BBC June 8 1994)
04 – “2000 Light Years Away” (Live at the BBC June 8 1994)
05 – “Geek Stink Breath” (Live at the BBC November 3 1996)
06 – “Brain Stew/Jaded” (Live at the BBC November 3 1996)
07 – “Walking Contradiction” (Live at the BBC November 3 1996)
08 – “Stuck With Me” (Live at the BBC November 3 1996)
09 – “Hitchin’ A Ride” (Live at the BBC February 12 1998)
10 – “Nice Guys Finish Last” (Live at the BBC February 12 1998)
11 – “Prosthetic Head” (Live at the BBC February 12 1998)
12 – “Redundant” (Live at the BBC February 12 1998)
13 – “Castaway” (Live at the BBC August 28 2001)
14 – “Church On Sunday” (Live at the BBC August 28 2001)
15 – “Minority” (Live at the BBC August 28 2001)
16 – “Waiting” (Live at the BBC August 28 2001)
See also:
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