Fade To Grey
Visage
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Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday Oho it can't describe the feeling and the way you lied These games you play, they're gonna end it all in tears someday Oho Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way It's 8:15, that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio, condition's normal and you're coming home Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today Oho, this kiss you give, it's never ever gonna fade away Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way Oho Enola Gay, it should've faded our dreams away It's 8:15, oh that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio, condition's normal and you're coming home Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today Oho, this you give, it's never ever gonna fade away
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Written by: Chris Payne, Midge Ure, Billy Currie
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Fade to Grey" was a synth-pop song produced by the British band Visage.
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ReleaseThe song was released as a single in late 1980 and later included in their debut album "Visage", released in 1981.
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Chart Performance"Fade to Grey" is regarded as Visage's most successful song. It topped the singles chart in Germany and Switzerland, reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart, and made the top ten in other European countries.
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LyricsThe song features both English and French lyrics. The English lyrics are sung, while the French lyrics are spoken by a female voice.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fade to Grey" was one of the first on British TV to feature New Romantic imagery, featuring vocalist Steve Strange in various period outfits.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including techno group Utah Saints and dance group Capella.
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Background"Fade to Grey" was written by band members Billy Currie and Midge Ure, along with Chris Payne.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered a cornerstone of the new wave and synthpop genres in the '80s.
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StructureThe song is known for its strong synthesizer hook, as well as innovative use of sampling and looping techniques in its production.
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Live performancesDespite the song's complex structure, Visage often performed it live, employing additional musicians to recreate its exotic sound.
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