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"'''Mind of a Toy'''" is the third single by the British pop group [[Visage]], released on [[Polydor Records]] in March 1981 |
"'''Mind of a Toy'''" is the third single by the British pop group [[Visage]], released on [[Polydor Records]] in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous [[Visage (album)|debut album]], following up their international hit "[[Fade to Grey (Visage song)|Fade to Grey]]". |
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==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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The [[music video]] for the single was directed by former [[10cc]] members [[Godley & Creme]], who had branched out into video production by that time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mvdbase.com/video.php?id=29210 |title=Visage - "Mind of a toy" |work=www.mvdbase.com |accessdate=2012-10-10}}</ref> The storyline was again [[Steve Strange]]'s idea, who decided on a [[Little Lord Fauntleroy]] look. The disturbing video was banned by ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' as it was considered to be "frightening for children".<ref>{{cite book |title=Blitzed! The Autobiography of Steve Strange |last=Strange |first=Steve |authorlink=Steve Strange |year=2002 |publisher=[[Orion Publishing Group]] |location=London |isbn=0-75284-936-0 |page=70}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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"Mind of a Toy" is the third single by the British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous debut album, following up their international hit "Fade to Grey".
Music video
The music video for the single was directed by former 10cc members Godley & Creme, who had branched out into video production by that time.[1] The storyline was again Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. The disturbing video was banned by Top of the Pops as it was considered to be "frightening for children".[2]
Track listing
- 7" single (1981)[3]
- A. "Mind of a Toy" – 3:33
- B. "We Move" – 4:00
- 12" single (1981)[4]
- A. "Mind of a Toy" (Dance Mix) – 5:13
- B1. "We Move" (Dance Mix) – 6:30
- B2. "Frequency 7" (Dance Mix) – 5:02
Personnel
- Steve Strange – lead vocals
- Midge Ure – guitar, lead vocals
- Billy Currie – synthesizer
- John McGeoch – guitar
- Rusty Egan – drums, electronic drums programming
- Dave Formula – synthesizer
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany[5] | 10 |
| Ireland[6] | 16 |
| Netherlands[7] | 42 |
| United Kingdom[8] | 13 |
References
- ^ "Visage - "Mind of a toy"". www.mvdbase.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ^ Strange, Steve (2002). Blitzed! The Autobiography of Steve Strange. London: Orion Publishing Group. p. 70. ISBN 0-75284-936-0.
- ^ "Visage - Mind Of A Toy (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ^ "Visage - Mind Of A Toy (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ^ "Visage Single-Chartverfolgung". www.musicline.de (in German). Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ "Discografie Visage". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ "Visage - Mind Of A Toy". chartarchive.org. Retrieved 2012-10-10.