The Damned Don't Cry
Visage
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Traveling with no destination No place to go Nameless towns with faceless people No place I know Time to close my mind and drift off To other scenes Lose myself in glossy pages Dull magazines Moments pass by, oh so slowly Makes me lonely too Twisting street light, in the darkness Makes me lonely too Ah The Damned Don't Cry No The Damned Don't Cry Climbing smoke climbs upward slowly Past my trembling face I see myself in rain soaked windows In a different place Single heartbeats in the dim light Makes me lonely too Hearing sounds of celebrations Makes me lonely too
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Creation"The Damned Don't Cry" was a song created by British synthpop band Visage. It was released as the first single from their second studio album, "The Anvil," in March 1982.
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Chart SuccessThe song became one of Visage's most successful releases, reaching number 11 in the UK Singles Chart and remaining in the charts for 8 weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video featured lead singer Steve Strange acting out a storyline in which he escapes from a life of drudgery and industrial dust to become a successful, well-dressed model.
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Song TitleThe title "The Damned Don't Cry" was derived from the 1950 Joan Crawford film of the same name.
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Style & GenreThe song is recognized as a classic synthpop track, combining the band's pioneering use of synthesizers and electronic production elements with a catchy, pop-orientated hook.
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Band MembersAt the time of the song's release, Visage's line-up included Steve Strange (vocals), Rusty Egan (drums) and Midge Ure (keyboard, guitar), Billy Currie (keyboard, viola) and Dave Formula (keyboard).
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Post Release ReceptionDespite initial success, the song is rarely played on mainstream radio today, but it is still considered a classic among fans and critics of the synthpop genre.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "The Damned Don't Cry" has been covered by several other artists, including the German synthpop duo Boytronic for their 2002 album "Autotunes."
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LegacyThe song arguably defined Visage's later work, with its mix of dramatic, emotionally driven lyrics and crisp, danceable electronic music. It maintains a significant role in the history of 80s pop music.
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Songwriter's ReflectionIn interviews, the band members have reflected that “The Damned Don’t Cry” was partially inspired by their own experiences in the New Romantic fashion movement and the London club scene of the early 1980s. This further adds depth to the song's narrative and cultural significance.
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