Communication
The Power Station
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Airmail, cassettes, postcards, telex Drop me a line need my grapevine I'm always trying to reach you Can't get through Our communication depends on me and you Got to stay in touch even though you're on the move Keep your lines open say what's new Exchange the facts Keep in contact I keep on trying to call you but I can't get through Our communication must get through Communication Don't hang up Communication Keep in touch Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Send word, stay tuned Call me real soon Every time I phone you You're not home We've got to stay in touch on the telephone I keep on trying to reach you But I can't get through Our communication must get through Communication Baby talk to me Communication Information please Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Communication Don't hang up Communication Keep in touch Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Communication Baby talk to me Communication Information please Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Communication Baby don't hang up Communication Keep in touch Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Communication Baby talk to me Communication Information please Communication Don't put me on hold Situation Soul to soul Communication Don't hang up
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Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER, ANDY TAYLOR, JOHN (GB 2 TAYLOR, DEREK BRAMBLE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Communication" is a song by The Power Station, which originated as a supergroup in 1984. Some of the members included Robert Palmer, known for his successful solo career, and three members of Duran Duran: John Taylor, Andy Taylor, and Roger Taylor.
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Album SuccessThe track comes from the band's debut, self-titled album, "The Power Station". The album reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies.
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Unique StyleThe song "Communication" showcases The Power Station's unique blend of new wave with hard rock, a style that allowed them to stand out in the mid-1980s music scene.
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Iconic ProducerThe song and entire album were produced by Bernard Edwards, a renowned music producer and bassist who was part of the successful disco band, Chic.
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Not A SingleDespite its popularity, "Communication" was not released as a single from The Power Station's album. The singles that were released included "Some Like It Hot" and a cover of the T. Rex song "Get It On (Bang a Gong)".
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Inspired Music VideoThe music video for "Communication" is said to have been inspired by the 1971 film, "A Clockwork Orange".
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ArtworkThe cover art for the album features an image of a power plant, symbolizing the band's name.
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Live PerformanceThe band performed "Communication" and other songs from the album during their performance at Live Aid in 1985.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about the frustration and difficulty in communicating successfully, a common theme in many 80's rock songs.
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Behind the Song TitleThe title "Communication" not only refers to the lyrical theme of the song, but also to the band's mission of conveying their music to a broad audience.
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ReunionThe Power Station later reunited and produced a second album in 1996. However, "Communication" remains one of the standout tracks from their early era.
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