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Vengeance (Carly Simon song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Vengeance'" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon and produced by Arif Mardin. The song served as the lead single from Simon's eighth studio album 'Spy'.
Simon made a music video for the song, and MTV later used a clip from it in a commercial that enticed viewers to get stereo sound on their Television sets. The promotional clip was also chosen by Pioneer Electronics to be part of their first demo disc for its then-new LaserDisc player.
Reception
'Cash Box' said that the song has "an urban rock feeling, with ominous guitar chording and touches of syndrums," saying that "Simon's vocals are...sharp and bold" but "less restrained than usual." The single was a moderate success on the 'Billboard' Pop Singles chart, peaking right under the Top 40 at No. 48. Simon received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female in 1980, the first year to feature this category. Simon included the track on her two disc career compilation set 'Anthology' (2002).
Track listing
;7" single
* "Vengeance" 4:14
* "Love You By Heart" 3:55
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