Queen of Chinatown
Amanda Lear
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It was down in Chinatown that I met the opium Queen Babyface girl from Shanghai never smile and never cry. She now rules the underworld down in Chinatown She runs all the opium den down in Chinatown. Bring her your gold bring her your worries And when life gets a bit too dreary to stand Give a ring to the Queen of Chinatown. Go down Go down To the Queen of Chinatown She'll pick you up when you're feeling down. Go down Go down To the Queen of Chinatown And she'll soon blow your blues away. It was down in Chinatown When I met the opium Queen Babyface girl from Shanghai never smiled and never cried. When love isn't what it sounds go to Chinatown When your friends have let you down got to Chinatown. When life is pain When love is sorrow And it gets more than you can possibly stand Give a ring to the Queen of Chinatown. Go down Go down To the Queen of Chinatown She'll pick you up when you're feeling down. Go down Go down To the Queen of Chinatown And she will blow your blues away. It was down in Chinatown When I met the opium Queen Babyface girl from Shanghai never smiled and never cried. Go down Go down To the Queen of Chinatown When your life gets a bit dreary When you're down When you're feeling low Give a ring to the Queen of Chinatown
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Written by: AMANDA LEAR, ANTON MONN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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16 facts about this song
Song Origin"Queen of Chinatown" is a popular song by Amanda Lear from her debut album "I Am a Photograph," released in 1977.
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Musical GenreThe song falls under the genre of Disco, fitting well with the musical trends popular during the late seventies.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Lear's long-time collaborators Anthony Monn and Amanda Lear herself.
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Commercial Success"Queen of Chinatown" experienced significant commercial success across Europe, peaking at No. 1 in Belgium and Finland.
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Unique SoundThe song is characterized by its fusion of disco dance rhythms with oriental musical elements, making it distinctive.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Queen of Chinatown" sees Amanda Lear in oriental attire, enhancing the atmosphere of the song.
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Companion Track"Queen of Chinatown" is a companion track to "I Am a Photograph," which is her most famous song to date.
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Dominant ThemesThe lyrics of "Queen of Chinatown" narrate the story of a woman who reigns over the underworld - a popular theme for disco songs in the 70s.
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Song LengthThe song's duration is about four and a half minutes (4:32), which demonstrates the extended play format common in disco music.
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Continuing PopularityAlthough it was released more than four decades ago, the song continues to be popular, especially in European nightclubs and music scenes.
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Live PerformancesAmanda Lear has performed "Queen of Chinatown" numerous times in her concerts, and it remains one of her signature performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence in modern music culture.
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The Song's Impact"Queen of Chinatown" boosted Amanda Lear's career and helped her establish a strong international presence in the music industry.
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Language VersionsBesides the English version, Amanda Lear also recorded "Queen of Chinatown" in French.
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Name-Persona LinkThe theme of Oriental mystery in the song was in line with Lear's public persona, as she often played roles that were mysterious and exotic.
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RemixesOver decades, there have been numerous remixes of "Queen of Chinatown," further solidifying its status as a disco classic.
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