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Mind of a Toy
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Wikipedia article
"'Mind of a Toy'" is the third single by the British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous debut album, following up their international hit "Fade to Grey".
Music video
The music video for the single was directed by former 10cc members Godley & Creme, who had branched out into video production by that time. The theme of the video was Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. In his autobiography, 'Blitzed!', Strange claimed that the video was banned by the BBC's 'Top of the Pops' as it was considered to be "frightening for children", however it was actually screened on the show on 19 March 1981.
Track listing
* '7" single (1981)'
:A. "Mind of a Toy" 3:33
:B. "We Move" 4:00
* '12" single (1981)'
:A. "Mind of a Toy" (Dance Mix) 5:13
:B1. "We Move" (Dance Mix) 6:30
:B2. "Frequency 7" (Dance Mix) 5:02
Personnel
*Steve Strange lead vocals
*Midge Ure guitar, lead vocals
*Billy Currie synthesizer
*John McGeoch guitar
*Rusty Egan drums, electronic drums programming
*Dave Formula synthesizer
Chart performance
References
Category:1981 singles
Category:Songs written by Midge Ure
Category:Visage (band) songs
Category:1980 songs
Category:Songs written by Steve Strange
Category:Songs written by Billy Currie
Category:Songs written by Rusty Egan
Category:Songs written by Dave Formula
Category:Polydor Records singles
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