Duel

Propaganda

About Duel

"Duel" is the second single by German pop group Propaganda. The song was included on their first album, A Secret Wish. Released in the United Kingdom in April 1985, it became their most successful single in the UK, reaching no. 21. This led to the band making their sole appearance on the flagship BBC music programme, Top of the Pops, in June of that year. Drums & percussion were provided by Stewart Copeland.


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2006
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Eye to eye stand winners and losers
Hurt by envy, cut by greed
Face to face with their own disillusions
The scars of old romances still on their cheeks
And when blow by blow
The passion dies sweet little death
Just have been lies
Some memories of gone by time would still recall the lies

The first cut won't hurt at all
The second only makes you wonder
The third will have you on your knees
You start bleeding, I start screaming

It's too late, the decision is made by fate
Time to prove what forever should last
Whose feelings are so true as to stand the test?
Whose demands are so strong as to parry all attacks?
And when blow by blow
The passion dies sweet little death
Just have been lies
Some memories of gone by time will still recall the lies

The first cut won't hurt at all
The second only makes you wonder
The third will have you on your knees

You start bleeding, I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all
The second only makes you wonder
The third will have you on your knees
You start bleeding, I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all
The second only makes you wonder
The third will have you on your knees
You start bleeding, I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all
The second only makes you wonder
The third will have you on your knees
You start bleeding, I start screaming

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Propaganda

Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position by presenting only one side of an argument. Propaganda is usually repeated and dispersed over a wide variety of media in order to create the chosen result in audience attitudes. more »

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Written by: CLAUDIA UTE BRUECKEN, MICHAEL MERTENS, RALF DOERPER

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9 facts about this song

Band Background
"Duel" is a song from the German synthpop group called Propaganda. - Propaganda was formed in 1982 by Ralf Dörper, a member of the German industrial band Die Krupps. - The group is known for their eclectic mix of electronic music, pop, and avant-garde sounds.
Album Details
"Duel" features in Propaganda's debut studio album, "A Secret Wish". - The album was released in July 1985 under ZTT Records.
Song Popularity
"Duel" peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1985, becoming the band's most commercial achievement.
Song Composition
"Duel" is known for its soaring, operatic vocals by Claudia Brücken and Susanne Freytag. - Its original version lasts nearly five minutes and its B-side is a "quiet" version named "Jewel".
Cover Versions
It has been covered by a number of artists, including British band Mandy & The Girlfriends, and house music project Outrage in the 1990s.
Featured in Media
An edited version of "Duel" was used as the theme tune to the BBC television programme "Top Gear" from 1986 to 1991, and also for its coverage of the World Rally Championship.
Song's Unique Aspect
An interesting aspect of the song is its duality, as reflected in its title. In the soundtrack, the lyrics are presented as a "duel" between the combative and peacemaking aspects of human nature.
Live Performances
Propaganda performed "Duel" live during their 1985 world tour. Despite the band's brief existence, the song remains a popular inclusion in 80s music compilations and playlists.
Re-releases
"Duel" was re-released in 1995 as part of a compilation album, “Outside World”, consisting of the band’s greatest hits and some new remixes, where it still received substantial airplay.

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