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Wikipedia article




"'Hell in Paradise'" is a song by Yoko Ono from the 1985 album 'Starpeace'. The lyrics are about mankind's perceived idea of hell, despite living in the paradise that Ono considers to be planet Earth. After "Walking on Thin Ice", it was her biggest hit of the 1980s, charting at number 16 on the US dance chart. Ono went on hiatus after 'Starpeace'; this would be her last proper single until 2001's remix of "Open Your Box".

'Ultimate Classic Rock' critic Michael Gallucci rated it as Ono's 4th best song, calling it the "highlight" of 'Starpeace'.

In 2004, the track was revived as part of the ONO remix project, and reached number 4 on the same chart twenty years on. In 2016, the song was re-released by the ONO project again, featuring remixes by Dave Aud and others. It reached number 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.

Music video



The video was directed by Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczyski. The music video won the award "Most Innovative Video" at 'Billboard' Music Video Awards in 1986.

Track listing



;US 7" single

#"Hell in Paradise"

#"Hell in Paradise" (Instrumental)

;US 12" single

:A1. "Hell in Paradise" (Club Version) 6:52

:B1. "Hell in Paradise" (Dub Version) 8:52

:B2. "Hell in Paradise" (Single Version) - 3:34

;12" single (2004)

:A1. "Hell in Paradise" (Murk Miami Mix)

:A2. "Hell in Paradise" (Orange Factory "Hot As..." Mix)

:B1. "Hell in Paradise" (Chus & Ceballos Iberican Mix)

:B2. "Hell in Paradise" (Minge Binge Club Mix)

;Digital Download (2004)

#"Hell in Paradise" (Murk Miami Mix) - 8:11

#"Hell in Paradise" (Orange Factory "Hot As..." Mix) - 7:45

#"Hell in Paradise" (Chus & Ceballos Iberican Mix) - 10:07

#"Hell in Paradise" (Minge Binge Club Mix) - 7:18

#"Hell in Paradise" (Chris the Greek Club Mix) - 6:55

#"Hell in Paradise" (Chris the Greek Radio Edit) - 3:53

Charts



References



Category:Yoko Ono songs

Category:1985 singles

Category:2004 singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Yoko Ono

Category:Songs written by Yoko Ono

Category:1985 songs

Category:Polydor Records singles

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