Roses in the Hospital

The single reached number 15 in the UK charts, the highest chart position of all four singles from Gold Against the Soul. Sales of the single were helped by the band's appearance supporting Bon Jovi at Milton Keynes Bowl on 18 August 1993.

The line "we don't want your fucking love" was excised from the radio edit of the song, being replaced by a reiteration of the title.

At the end of the song James Dean Bradfield can be heard singing the line "Rudi gonna fail", a reference to "Rudie Can't Fail", a song by The Clash from their seminal album London Calling. The Manics have cited The Clash as one of the key influences on their sound.

Track listing

CD

1. "Roses In The Hospital (7" Version)"
2. "Us Against You"
3. "Donkeys"
4. "Wrote For Luck (Happy Mondays cover)"

12"

1. "Roses In The Hospital (O G Psychovocal mix)"
2. "Roses In The Hospital (O G Psychomental mix)"
3. "Roses In The Hospital (51 Funk Salute mix)"
4. "Roses In The Hospital (Filet-o-Gang mix)"
5. "Roses In The Hospital (ECG mix)"
6. "Roses In The Hospital (Album Version)"

7" / MC

1. "Roses In The Hospital (7" Version)"
2. "Us Against You"
3. "Donkeys"