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. It was included on their second studio album '' Youthquake'' (1985), and was remixed for release as the third single. The choice of song was criticised by producer

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, who felt it strayed too far from the formula of the band's mega-hit, "

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". It peaked at No. 14 in the UK singles chart, No. 61 in

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and No. 31 in

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'' praised the song, saying "it's quite good".

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* 1985 songs 1985 singles Dead or Alive (band) songs Epic Records singles Song recordings produced by Stock Aitken Waterman Songs written by Pete Burns Songs written by Tim Lever Songs written by Mike Percy (musician) {{1980s-pop-song-stub