I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
Grace Jones
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Strange, I've seen that face before, Seen him hanging 'round my door, Like a hawk stealing for the prey, Like the night waiting for the day, Strange, he shadows me back home, Footsteps echo on the stones, Rainy nights, on Hausmann Boulevard, Parisian music, drifting from the bars, Tu cherches quoi, rencontrer la mort, Tu te prends pour qui, toi aussi tu detestes la vie, Dance in bars and restaurants, Home with anyone who wants, Strange he's standing there alone, Staring eyes chill me to the bone Dans sa chambre, Joel et sa valise, un regard sur ses fringues, Sur les murs, des photos, Sans regret, sans mélo, La porte est claquée, Joel est barré
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Written by: Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla, Natalie Delon, Barry Reynolds, David Wilkey
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Release Date & Album"I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" is a single by Grace Jones from her fifth album, "Nightclubbing." The album was released on May 11, 1981.
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Genre & StyleThis song is a blend of reggae, art-pop, and funk. It showcases Grace Jones's unique fusion of different genres and styles.
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IdentifyThe "Libertango" part in the title refers to the song’s incorporation of Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango," an Argentine tango.
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CollaborationGrace Jones wrote the lyrics of "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" with her frequent collaborating partner, Barry Reynolds.
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Tango ElementWhile the original "Libertango" is a purely instrumental track, Grace Jones' version sets lyrics to Piazzolla's tango piece, effectively creating a tango-pop crossover hit.
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Music VideoThe video for "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" sees Grace Jones performing in a smoky club scene and shows off her androgynous fashion style typical of the 1980s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart, and it was particularly popular in European countries like The Netherlands and Belgium, where it climbed into the top 10.
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Use in MediaThe song is a regular feature in film and television soundtracks. It is perhaps most well-known for its inclusion in the 1998 film "54," about New York City’s legendary Studio 54 disco.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released as a single in 1986.
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Live PerformanceJones has performed the song live at several prestigious venues and events, including the 2008 Latitude Festival in the UK.
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NotabilityThe song “I’ve Seen that face Before (Libertango)” is notable for its creative blend of pop and Argentine tango styles, demonstrating Jones’ versatile musical ability.
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Studio Location"Nightclubbing," the album featuring "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)," was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas.
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