X-Ray Vision

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About X-Ray Vision

"X-Ray Vision" is a song written by Pete Sinfield and Terry Taylor and first recorded by Moon Martin from his album Mystery Ticket. It was later covered by the freestyle music group TKA, released as a single from the album Scars of Love in 1988. Their cover of the song reached No. 26 on the Billboard dance/club play chart. A music video was also produced for the song.


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1987
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You think your clever words will fool me baby 
And the magic in your smile will sooth me lady 
How long can we go on pretending baby 
Your eyes can't hide the lies, you make me crazy 
Well its getting kinda raw 
Your words are not enough 
No matter what you say 
I'll just turn away 

X-ray vision, baby I can see through you 
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true 

I'm looking out my room the world is turning 
And there's a lesson that you should be learning 
Love is not a game is what I'm saying 
My passion burns for you, so stop your playing 
Stop playing with my heart 
It's tearing us apart 
Just hear the words I say 
Don't throw it all away 

X-ray vision, baby I can see through you 
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true 

X-ray vision, baby I can see through you 
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true

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TKA

TKA is a Latin Freestyle trio that was prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s, mainly in New York City and Miami, Florida. Its members originally were Tony Ortiz, Louis "Kayel" Sharpe, and Alejandro "Aby" Escoto - the original lead singer. Due to tension within the group between Kayel and Aby, the latter was later replaced by Angel "Love" Vasquez, which allowed Kayel to assume the lead vocals. The acronym TKA represents their collective initials. Early on, the group's members would state in interviews that the acronym stood for "Total Knowledge in Action," as well. All of TKA's members are of Puerto Rican descent. Many Freestyle fans consider them the kings of that genre, although Kayel seemingly downplayed this label, having jokingly stated "There are no kin… more »

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Written by: PETER JOHN SINFIELD, TERENCE MARTIN TAYLOR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"X-Ray Vision" is a freestyle and dance-pop song, which emerged from the Latin hip-hop and electro scenes in the mid-1980s.
Record Label
The song was released under the Tommy Boy label, which is known for having signed and developed many popular artists in hip-hop, dance, electronic, and Latin freestyle music.
Release Year
"X-Ray Vision" was released in 1988, during the peak of the freestyle music movement in the United States.
Chart Performance
The song made it to the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, performing strongly and peaking at number 14.
Group Information
TKA is a Latin freestyle trio that originated from New York. The members are Tony Ortiz, Louis "Kayel" Sharpe, and Angel "Love" Vasquez.
Album Inclusion
"X-Ray Vision" is a track on the TKA album, "Scars of Love," which includes other hit songs such as "Don't Be Afraid."
Video Concept
The song's music video, based on its title, plays with the theme of supernatural vision in a humorous way, showing the band members using x-ray glasses to see through women's clothing.
Influence and Legacy
As with other TKA songs, "X-Ray Vision" exemplifies the freestyle genre's typical arrangement of synthesizers, drum machines, and romantic lyrics, thereby influencing future generations of the genre.
Song Review
Music critics praised the song for its catchy tune and dance-able beats, which made it popular in parties and clubs during its era.
Remix Versions
Over the years, several remix versions of "X-Ray Vision" have been released, further cementing its enduring popularity within the dance and electronic music communities.

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