Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)

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About Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)

"Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes off You)" is a song by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song is a medley of covers of U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", the 1960s single by Frankie Valli, though in an arrangement informed by the 1982 disco version of the song by Boystown Gang rather than the original. The song accompanied "How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?", the third single from their 1990 album, Behaviour, as a double A-side in the UK (both singles were released separately in the US). Released in March 1991, this song was the band's fifteenth consecutive Top 20 hit in the UK, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The band have said that they thought the guitars in the original sounded similar to a sequencer. 


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I want to run
I want to hide
I want to break down the walls
That hold me inside
I want to reach out
And touch the flame
Where the streets have no name
I want to feel
The sun on my face
I see the dust cloud disappear
Without a trace
I want to take shelter
From poisoned rain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
Where the streets have no name
I can't take my eyes off of you
I love you baby
And if it's quite all right
I need you baby
To warm my lonely nights
So let me love you baby
Let me love you
The city's a flood
Our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Trampled in dust
I'll show you a place
High on a desert plain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
It's all I can do
Where the streets have no name
I can't take my eyes off of you
Love you baby
Let me love you
Where the streets have no name

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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, BOB CREWE, BOB GAUDIO, DAVID EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)" is an interesting blend of genres. The Pet Shop Boys have taken U2's rock song "Where the Streets Have No Name" and put their unique synthpop spin on it, incorporating elements of the classic pop song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
Release Date
The song was released as a single in March 1991, almost two years after the release of the band's third studio album, 'Introspective'.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 2 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing the global appeal of Pet Shop Boys music.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Heslop. It shows footage of the band performing in a brightly lit, futuristic setting.
Song Length
The original track runs for about 4 minutes and 45 seconds on the Pet Shop Boys’ album 'Discography', but there are various versions included in other collections that run for different lengths.
Cover-Remix Hybrid
This song is unique as it is a cover-remix hybrid, blending U2's “Where the Streets Have No Name” with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” which was originally a hit for Frankie Valli.
U2's Reaction
U2's Bono reportedly remarked that he found the Pet Shop Boys' cover to be "interesting," implying that he appreciated the band's unique take on their original song.
Awards
The song was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 1992 Brit Awards.
Lyrical Message
The lyrics of the song convey a longing for escape and a desire for personal freedom, themes that resonate with many listeners.
Famous Performances
The Pet Shop Boys performed this song live at the 1991 Brit Awards, solidifying it as one of their signature tracks.
Name Confusion
Due to its unorthodox blending of two songs, the track is often mistakenly identified by either of the original titles ("Where the Streets Have No Name" or "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"), but the correct title is in fact a combination of the two.

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