Slave to the Rhythm
Grace Jones
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Work all day, as men who know, Wheels must turn to keep, to keep the flow, Build on up, don't break the chain, Sparks will fly, when the whistle blows, Never stop the action, Keep it up, keep it up, Work to the rhythm, Live to the rhythm, Love to the rhythm, Slave to the rhythm, Axe to wood, in ancient time, Man machine, power line, Fires burn, heart beats strong, Sing out loud, the chain gang song, Never stop the action, Keep it up, keep it up, Breathe to the rhythm, Dance to the rhythm, Work to the rhythm, Live to the rhythm, Love to the rhythm, Slave to the rhythm.
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Written by: BRUCE WOOLLEY, SIMON DARLOW, STEVE LIPSON, TREVOR CHARLES HORN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Slave to the Rhythm" by Grace Jones is categorized under the genres of Art Pop, New Wave, and Synth-pop.
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Album LabelThe song is from Grace Jones' seventh studio album, also titled "Slave to the Rhythm," released in 1985 under the Island Records label.
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ProducerThe album and the title track were produced by British producer Trevor Horn, known for his influence on 1980s pop music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Slave to the Rhythm" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and was Grace Jones' biggest hit in Australia, where it reached number 3.
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Song StructureUnlike conventional albums, the "Slave to the Rhythm" album contains various interpretations and remixes of the same song.
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Lyric SignificanceRegarded as Jones' signature song, "Slave to the Rhythm" features lyrics that tell a story of her life and career, and includes recordings of Jones speaking about her experiences.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Slave to the Rhythm" featured an iconic moment of Grace Jones hula-hooping while performing the song at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration in 2012.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often cited as a significant piece of work in the pop genre, with its avant-garde style and pioneering use of sampling and audio layering techniques.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the album "Slave to the Rhythm" shows Jones with a flattop hairstyle and a tribal face paint, which became iconic and is often associated with her image.
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LegacyThe song remained a staple in Jones' live performances and is recognized as one of the defining works of her music career.
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