Fade to Grey

Visage

About Fade to Grey

"Fade to Grey" is the second single by the British new wave band Visage, released on Polydor Records in 1980. The song was the band's most successful single. It entered the singles charts in late 1980, peaking at no. 8 in the UK Singles Chart and reaching no. 1 in Germany and Switzerland. Steve Strange was on lead vocals; the French lyrics were spoken by Rusty Egan's Belgian girlfriend Brigitte Arens. The music video became one of the first videoclips that Kevin Godley and Lol Creme directed, before they became known for their works with the Police, Duran Duran and Herbie Hancock.  


Year:
2000
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Devenir gris
Devenir gris

One man on a lonely platform
One case sitting by his side
Two eyes staring cold and silent
Show fear as he turns to hide

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

Un homme dans une gare isolée
Une valise a ses cotés
Des yeux fixes et froids
Montre de la peur lorsqu'il
Se tourne pour se cacher

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

Sent la pluie comme un été Anglais
Entends les notes d'une chanson lointaine
Sortant de derriere d'un poster
Espérant que la vie ne fut aussi longue

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

Feel the rain like an English summer
Hear the notes from a distant song
Stepping out from a back shop poster
Wishing life wouldn't be so long

Devenir gris

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Devenir gris

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Devenir gris

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Devenir gris

Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)
Aaah, we fade to grey (fade to grey)

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Visage

Visage are a British New Wave rock band. Formed in 1978, the band became closely linked to the burgeoning New Romantic fashion movement of the early 1980s, and are best known for their 1980 hit "Fade to Grey". more »

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Written by: Chris Payne, Midge Ure, Billy Currie

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Fade to Grey" was a synth-pop song produced by the British band Visage.
Release
The song was released as a single in late 1980 and later included in their debut album "Visage", released in 1981.
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.
Lyrics
The song features both English and French lyrics. The English lyrics are sung, while the French lyrics are spoken by a female voice.
Music Video
The 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.
Legacy
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including techno group Utah Saints and dance group Capella.
Background
"Fade to Grey" was written by band members Billy Currie and Midge Ure, along with Chris Payne.
Cultural Impact
The song is considered a cornerstone of the new wave and synthpop genres in the '80s.
Structure
The song is known for its strong synthesizer hook, as well as innovative use of sampling and looping techniques in its production.
Live performances
Despite the song's complex structure, Visage often performed it live, employing additional musicians to recreate its exotic sound.

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