Communication | ||
single by The Power Station | ||
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B-side | "Murderess" | |
Released | 1985 | |
Recorded | 1984 | |
Format | 7", 12" | |
Genre | Rock | |
Length | 3:37 (7" Remix) 4:40 (Special Club Mix) | |
Label | Capitol, EMI, Parlophone | |
Producer | Bernard Edwards | |
The Power Station |
"Communication" is the third single by The Power Station, released as the last single from their debut album The Power Station by Capitol-EMI-Parlophone in 1985.
About the song[]
Written by Derek Bramble, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Tony Thompson, the song was released as a single featuring two remixes created by Bernard Edwards and Josh Abbey.
Music video[]
Directed by Julian Carden and produced by Bryony Cranstoun, the video contains an array of footage showing communication in the world, with clips of the band performing the song in the studio.
The video was released on The Power Station Video EP in 1986.
Track listing[]
7" Parlophone / R 6114 (UK)
- "Communication" (7" Remix) - 3:51
- "Murderess" - 4:20
12" Parlophone / 12 R 6114 (UK)
- "Communication" (Special Club Mix) - 4:40
- "Murderess" - 4:20
- "Communication" (7" Remix) - 3:51
12" Capitol / V-15204 (US)
- "Communication" (Special Club Mix) - 4:40
- "Murderess" - 4:20
Other appearances[]
Albums:
- The Power Station (2 Disc Set)
- The Best Of The Power Station
- Four On The Floor
- Please Please Tell Me Now (remixes)
Videos and DVDs:
Chart performance[]
Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 75 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
Personnel[]
The Power Station are:
- Robert Palmer - vocals
- John Taylor - bass guitar
- Andy Taylor - guitar
- Tony Thompson - drums
Lyrics[]
Airmail, cassettes.. postcards, telex Drop me a line, be my grapevine I'm always trying to reach you, can't get through Our communication depends on me and you Got to stay in touch even though we're on the move Keep your lines open, say, what's new Exchange the facts, keep in contact I keep on trying to call you but I can't get through Our communication must get through Communication.. don't hang up Communication.. keep in touch Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul Send word, stay tuned, call me real soon Every time I phone you, you're not home We've got to stay in touch on the telephone I keep on trying to reach you But I can't get through Our communication must get through Communication.. baby, talk to me Communication.. information, please Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul Communication.. don't hang up Communication.. keep in touch Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul Communication.. baby, talk to me Communication.. information, please Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul Communication.. baby, don't hang up Communication.. keep in touch Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul Communication.. baby, talk to me Communication.. information, please Communication.. don't put me on hold Situation.. soul to soul