Pleasure Boys
Visage
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I really don't know much better There's nothing I can tell you But that's something for me to know And something for you to do Put yourself in my position Think about it everyday Give you solid facts, I want to hear the words I want to hear what you have to say You know my situation The reality is true But it's leisure time for the pleasure boys And the pleasure boys are you ? Leisure and conversation All the boys are on the phone Pleasure and relaxation Everyone for everyone Put yourself in my position Think about it everyday Give you solid facts, I want to hear the words I want to hear what you have to say You know my situation The reality is true But it's leisure time for the pleasure boys And the pleasure boys are you You know! This is a fun house Some say a mad house It's leisure, pleasure And the boys are out the front
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Written by: STEVE BARNACLE, BILLY CURRIE, RUSTY EGAN, STEVE STRANGE, DAVID TOMLINSON
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Pleasure Boys" is a song by the British synthpop band Visage. The band was formed in 1978 by Steve Strange, Rusty Egan, and Midge Ure.
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Release DateThe song "Pleasure Boys" was released as a single in the year 1982.
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Single Success"Pleasure Boys" wasn't as successful as some of Visage's earlier hits, but it did reach number 43 in the UK singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Julien Temple and featured a very avant-garde and abstract style, characteristic of the New Romantics aesthetic.
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Album Appearance"Pleasure Boys" was not included in any of Visage's original studio albums but appears on several of the band's compilation albums.
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Group DisbandmentAll the original members of Visage, barring Steve Strange, had left the group by the time "Pleasure Boys" was released.
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InfluencesThe song "Pleasure Boys" is notable for its heavy electronic sound, which was influenced by German bands like Kraftwerk.
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B-SideThe B-side of "Pleasure Boys" was called "The Anvil (B-side remix)", a track named after a famous New York nightclub.
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Remix VersionA dance remix version of "Pleasure Boys” also exists, which was remixed by John Luongo and released in 1982.
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Song StructureResembling the popular new wave sound of the time, "Pleasure Boys" features synthesizers-heavy instrumental tracks with repeated chanted vocals.
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Cover ArtworkThe cover artwork for "Pleasure Boys" features a photo of the band's frontman, Steve Strange in a futuristic and dramatic makeup which represented the band's unique visual style.
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Significant ImpactDespite not being a major hit, "Pleasure Boys" is remembered for its contribution to the synthesis of fashion and music during the early 1980s amidst the New Romantic movement.
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