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About Eyes Without a Face
"Eyes Without a Face" is a song by English rock musician Billy Idol, from his second album Rebel Yell (1983). It was released in 1984 as the second single from the album. The song is softer and more ballad-like than most of the album's other singles. It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Idol's first Top 10 hit in the USA. The song is notable for the female voice of Perri Lister—she appeared in the banned video for "Hot in the City")—who sings "Les yeux sans visage" (French for "Eyes without a face") as a background chorus. The title of the song refers to the English title of French director Georges Franju's 1960 film Les yeux sans visage. In a retrospective review of the single, AllMusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco praised the song and wrote: "The music plays against the dark tone of the lyrics with a ballad-styled melody comprised of yearning verses that slowly build emotion and a quietly wrenching chorus that relieves the emotional tension in a cathartic manner."more »
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I'm all out of hopeOne more bad dream could bring a fall?When I'm far from homeDon't call me on the phoneTo tell me you're aloneIt's easy to deceiveIt's easy to teaseBut hard to get release(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a faceI spend so much timeBelieving all the liesTo keep the dream aliveNow it makes me sadIt makes me mad at truthFor loving what was you(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a faceWhen you hear the music you make a dipInto someone else's pocket then make a slipSteal a car and go to las vegas oh, the gigolo poolHanging out by the state line, turning holy water into wineDrinkin' it downI'm on a bus on a psychedelic tripReading murder books tryin' to stay hipI'm thinkin' of you you're out there soSay your prayersSay your prayersSay your prayersNow I close my eyesAnd I wonder whyI don't despiseNow all I can doLove what was onceSo alive and newBut it's gone from your eyesI'd better realize(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage)Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a faceSuch a human waste your eyes without a faceAnd now it's getting worse
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Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens. more »
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Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Eyes Without a Face" is a song by British rock musician Billy Idol, released in 1984. It was included in his second studio album, "Rebel Yell." |
Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Idol's first top 10 hit in the United States. |
Music GenreThe track is known for its blend of rock and new wave - setting it apart from much of Idol's other work that primarily fell into the punk genre. |
Inspirational CinemaThe song's title was inspired by a 1960 French movie named "Les Yeux Sans Visage," meaning "Eyes Without a Face." |
Collaborative Songwriting"Eyes Without a Face" was co-written by Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens. It is considered one of their most successful collaborations. |
Unique Music VideoThe music video for the song, which was known for its gruesome imagery featuring a skin-peeling face, was considered unusual for its time. It was played regularly on MTV, contributing to the song's popular success. |
Cover VersionsA variety of artists have covered "Eyes Without a Face," highlighting its continuing influence. For example, electroclash band Marsheaux released a cover on their 2012 album "E-Bay Queen." |
Live PerformancesBilly Idol usually performs "Eyes Without a Face" live at his concerts, often stretching the song with an extended guitar solo and vocal ad-libs. |
Making of the SongIdol has stated in interviews that the song was recorded in a single take, which is quite unusual in professional song recording process. |
Backing VocalsThe French lyrics in the song are sung by backing vocalist Perri Lister, who was Billy Idol's girlfriend at the time. This gives the song a unique, romantic, and somewhat haunting touch. |
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