Strike Me Pink
Debbie Harry
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Everytime I meet you at the feet of Eros We'll be in our street clothes and pretend we've never met And I will tell you My name is Angel When you call me Angel I'll freeze like a statuette And they will point and say I look very real Yes they will I guess we all take turns on the water wheel Baby last night you made me think now strike me pink Maybe you'll bring me a lucky streak Well strike me pink So what if our love is tragic part of a missing link? Baby your touch is magic You strike me pink I know that I'm in for a rude awakening Only you can make me come from behind the door Is it me or the earth that's shaking Only you can make me still come back for more And they will point and say I look very real yes they will I guess we all take turns on the water wheel And they will point and say I look very real yes they will I guess we all have turns on the wonder wheel Baby last night you made me think now strike me pink Maybe you'll bring me a lucky streak Well strike me pink So what if our love is tragic part of a missing link? Baby your touch is magic You strike me pink
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Written by: ANN DUDLEY, DEBBIE HARRY, JONATHAN BERNSTEIN
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20 facts about this song
Song Classification"Strike Me Pink" is a popular song by American singer Debbie Harry. It's a part of the pop, alternative, and synth-pop genres.
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Album DetailsThe song is from Debbie Harry's third solo studio album, "Debravation" which was released in August 1993.
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Song Writers"Strike Me Pink" was written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, both members of the band Blondie, along with Anne Dudley.
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Song SignificanceThe song is significant as it saw the Blondie singer extend her repertoire and explore a more pop-oriented sound.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite the popularity of Debbie Harry, "Strike Me Pink" and the album "Debravation" itself didn't achieve significant commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Strike Me Pink" was directed by infamous British film director, Julien Temple.
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Delayed Release"Strike Me Pink" was released nearly three years after her previous album, owing to various reasons including her reunion with band Blondie.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, although not a commercial hit, was critically appreciated for its individuality and Debbie's unique vocal performance.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Trigger Happy" showing the versatility of the song to fit in different media scenarios.
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Track Listing"Strike Me Pink" is listed as the 14th track on the "Debravation" album.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a total duration of four minutes and twelve seconds.
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Artistic Expression"Strike Me Pink" further evidenced Debbie Harry's bold artistic expression, as it showcases a lot of experimental elements.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Anne Dudley, who is known for her contributions to Art of Noise and has worked with a number of popular artists.
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Single Release"Strike Me Pink" was released as the second single from the album "Debravation."
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Personal ConnectionDebbie Harry has often spoken about how personal this song is to her. It's considered as one of her most personal and touching songs lyrically.
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Unique AspectIn terms of Debbie Harry's discography, "Strike Me Pink" stands out due to its utter vulnerability and atmospheric, almost ambient sound.
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InspirationsFor "Strike Me Pink", Debbie Harry drew inspirations from different genres of music, adding a distinct touch and flavor to the song.
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Rare Live Performances"Strike Me Pink", despite being a beautiful song, didn't make it often into Debbie Harry's live set lists.
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LegacyEven though it wasn't a big hit, "Strike Me Pink” is still appreciated by fans and critics for its unique sound and emotional honesty.
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ReinterpretationIn 2020, a special remix of "Strike Me Pink" was released, giving it a new twist and reintroducing it to new listeners.
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