Electric Barbarella

Duran Duran

About Electric Barbarella

"Electric Barbarella" is the 29th single by Duran Duran, and the first official single from the album Medazzaland. In 1997, the single and album were released only in the United States; "Electric Barbarella" was not issued as a single in the UK until January 1999 on the back of the late 1998 release of the compilation album Greatest. The band's previous single, "Out of My Mind", was another track from Medazzaland, but was released as a single from The Saint soundtrack album instead.  


Year:
1998
29 

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I knew when I first saw you
On the show room floor
You were made for me
I took you home
And dressed you up in polyester
Princess of my dreams
Emotionless and cold as ice
All of the things I like
The way you look
The way you move
The sounds you're making
In Ultrachrome, latex, and steel

[Chorus]
I plug you in
Dim the lights
Electric Barbarella
Your perfect skin
Plastic kiss
Electric Barbarella
Try to resist
Then we touch
Hallucinate and tranquilize

(She's so fine)
(She's all mine)

Our private life is subject to investigation
No time to waste
People say they heard about our deviation
But you never looked so good
Wear the fake fur fake pearls for me
And put on your mystery
The way I feel you know
I never keep you waiting
In Ultrachrome, latex, and steel

[Chorus]

[Chorus]

Princess of my dreams
Princess of my dreams
Majordomo plasticomo Barbarella
(She's so fine)
Pro genetic your Electric Barbarella
(She's all mine)
My pretty pretty
Pretty pretty
Barbarella
Barbarella
Barbarella
Barbarella

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Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English New Wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. more »

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Written by: NICK RHODES, WARREN CUCCURULLO, SIMON LE BON

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10 facts about this song

Music Production
"Electric Barbarella" is a song by the British band Duran Duran, released in September 1997. It was part of the band’s ninth studio album titled "Medazzaland."
Music Video Controversy
The music video directed by Ellen von Unwerth stirred controversy. It depicted a robot named Barbarella who was bought and then rejected after band members' desires were fulfilled. Critics said it objectified women, leading the video to be censored on mainstream music channels.
Billboard Ranking
Despite the controversy surrounding the song and music video, "Electric Barbarella" managed to hit 52nd position on Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Inspiration
It references "Barbarella", a 1968 French-Italian Science Fiction film, in both its title and video. The film starred Jane Fonda as Barbarella, a special forces agent tasked with finding and stopping the evil scientist Durand Durand.
Historical Milestone
"Electric Barbarella" is historically significant because it was the first ever song available for digital download on the internet for sale. Capitol Records Digital offered it at 99 cents, marking the birth of online music retail.
Online Backlash
Although it was the pioneer song in online sales, its download was fraught with problems due to unprepared internet infrastructure at the time. Users reported lengthy download times, often exceeding an hour, and the file was also programmed to expire after multiple plays.
Band Line-up
At the time of recording "Electric Barbarella", the band's line-up consisted of Simon Le Bon (vocals), Warren Cuccurullo (guitars), and Nick Rhodes (keyboards). It marks the second Duran Duran album following the departure of John Taylor.
Later Recognition
Despite initial controversies, the song found its way into popular culture through media recognitions much later on. In December 2020, Billboard magazine listed "Electric Barbarella" at number 21 in its ranking of the 50 greatest music videos of the 21st century.
International Chart Success
Besides the United States, "Electric Barbarella" also found chart success in Canada where it peaked at number 16 on RPM's singles chart.
Remix Versions
The song also had different remix versions released. The recognized names amongst these include the "Tee's Club Mix" and "The Astronaut's Mix", both of which received significant radio play.

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