Blues Before and After

"Blues Before and After" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the second single released in support of their third album 11.

"Blues Before and After"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album 11
B-side	"Maria Elena (acoustic version)"
Released	January 22, 1990 (1990-01-22)
Recorded	American Recording, Rumbo Recorders, The Grey Room, Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Power pop, alternative rock
Length	3:15
Label	Capitol/Enigma
Songwriter(s)	Pat DiNizio
Producer(s)	Ed Stasium
The Smithereens singles chronology
"A Girl Like You" (1989) "Blues Before and After" (1990) "Yesterday Girl" (1990)

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Pat DiNizio

US cassette single (4JM-44516)

1. "Blues Before and After" – 3:15
2. "Maria Elena (acoustic version)" – 2:47

Charts

Chart (1990)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[1]	94
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[2]	7
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[3]	18