Sister Havana

"Sister Havana"
Single by Urge Overkill
from the album Saturation
Released1993
Genre
Length3:53
LabelGeffen
Producers
Urge Overkill singles chronology
"Now That's the Barclords"
(1991)
"Sister Havana"
(1993)
"Dropout"
(1993)
Music video
"Sister Havana" on YouTube

"Sister Havana" is an alternative rock song by Urge Overkill. It was released in 1993 as the lead single from their album, Saturation.[1][2]

Music video

The music video for "Sister Havana" was directed by Paul Andresen and George Dougherty.[3] It has narrative scenes including a young woman interacting with the band and a man resembling Fidel Castro, along with the band performing.

Personnel

  • Nash Kato – lead vocals, guitar
  • Eddie "King" Roeser – bass, guitar, vocals
  • Blackie Onassis – drums[4]

Charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5]104
UK Singles (Official Charts)[6]67
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 10
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[7] 6

References

  1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Saturation – Urge Overkill". AllMusic. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Urge Overkill: Saturation". Q (84): 92. September 1993.
  3. ↑ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 1205. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
  5. ↑ "Urge Overkill – Sister Havana". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Urge Overkill Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Urge Overkill Top Songs". Music VF. Retrieved October 9, 2025.