Vienna
Ultravox
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We walked in the cold air - Freezing breath on the window pain Lying waiting A man in the dark in the picture frame So mystic and soulful. A voice reaching out and a piercing cry It stays with you until The feeling is gone only you and I This means nothing to me This means nothing to me Oh Vienna - The music is weaving - Haunting notes pizzicato strings The rhythm is calling Alone in the night as the daylight brings a cold empty silence The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky It fades to the distance. The image is gone only you and I This means nothing to me This means nothing to me Oh Vienna - This means nothing to me This means nothing to me Oh Vienna.
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, MIDGE URE, WARREN REGINALD CANN, WILLIAM CURRIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Vienna" was performed by the British band Ultravox. Midge Ure is the lead vocalist in the band. Ultravox was originally formed in 1974.
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New Member IntegrationMidge Ure joined Ultravox in the year 1979, replacing John Foxx, the band's former lead vocalist. This made a significant shift in the band's style from Punk to more Synth-pop.
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Song Release"Vienna" was released in 1980 as part of Ultravox's fourth studio album, also titled "Vienna". It was produced by Ultravox and German producer Conny Plank at his studio in Cologne.
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Chart PerformanceDespite initially entering the UK Singles Chart at number fifty-eight, "Vienna" peaked at number two and remained in this position for four consecutive weeks in 1981.
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Iconic Music VideoThe song is also famous for its innovative music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy. The video was one of the most expensive of its time and helped to establish music video as an art form.
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Unique Synthesizer Sound"Vienna" was innovative in its use of the synthesizer, a relatively new instrument at the time, creating a unique and recognizable sound.
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Inspired by FilmThe song "Vienna" was inspired by the 1948 British film noir "The Third Man," which took place in the city of Vienna in Austria.
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AwardsIn 1981, "Vienna" was nominated for "British Single of the Year" at the Brit Awards. However, it failed to secure the top spot and ended up losing to "Keep On Loving You" by REO Speedwagon.
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Impact and LegacyToday, "Vienna" continues to be one of Ultravox's most popular tracks. In 2002 it was named the nation's favorite number-two hit in a poll by BBC Radio 2.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered the song, including British band, The Stranglers and Irish pop band, Westlife, showing its enduring popularity and influence on popular music.
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