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Wikipedia article
"'Miss Me Blind'" is a song by English new wave band Culture Club. Known for an Isley Brothers-influenced guitar solo from Roy Hay in the middle of the song, it was the third single released from 'Colour by Numbers' in the US, peaking at number 5 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart in spring 1984.Whitburn, Joel (2010). 'The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits', 9th Edition (Billboard Publications) This gave the band its sixth consecutive top 10 hit, as well as its final top 10 hit there to date.
The single was also released in Canada (where it also reached number 5), Brazil, Australia and Japan. It was also the band's biggest R&B hit, reaching number 5 on 'Billboard's 'Soul' chart.
The song is set over a catchy backdrop; however, the lyrics speak of a love-gone-sour relationship, particularly Boy George's relationship with drummer Jon Moss, as with many of the band's hits.
The song also includes a reference to the title of Culture Club's previous album. Lead singer Boy George states in the song "But you know, I'm never really sure, If you're just kissing to be clever", the name of Culture Club's debut album.
'Cash Box' said that the song illustrates "Boy Georges knack for finding the right beat for the right lyrics and singing them in the right way" and that his vocal is "well complemented by an unflagging beat and soulful background vocals."
In most countries (like Japan, Canada and US), its B-side was the ballad "Colour by Numbers". In Mexico, the B-side was "Victims". In Brazil, the B-side was "Boy Boy (I'm The Boy)".
A very popular 12-inch was issued, gaining big success in American clubs and elsewhere. The popular extended 12-inch version contained extracts of the other Culture Club hit of the spring, "It's a Miracle". In the US, the "Miss Me Blind" / "It's a Miracle" 12" single reached #10 on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play chart in May 1984.Whitburn, Joel (2004). 'Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003', (Record Research Inc.)
The official music video features Boy George and the rest of the Culture Club members in a Japanese setting, and ends with a woman dressed as a geisha and a man dressed as a karateka trying to extinguish a fire using guitars. The music video was directed by Steve Barron.
Backing vocals on "Miss Me Blind" were performed by R&B singer Jermaine Stewart.
Formats and track listings
'7"'
A. "Miss Me Blind" 4:28
B. "Colour by Numbers" (non-album track) 3:57
'(Released at least in the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, and Japan)'
A. "Miss Me Blind" 4:28
B. "Victims" 4:56
'(Released in Mexico)'
A. "Miss Me Blind" 4:31
B. "Boy, Boy (I'm the Boy)" 3:46
'(Released in Brazil)'
'12"'
A. "Miss Me Blind/It's a Miracle" (Extended Dance Remix) 9:08
B. "Colour by Numbers" 3:57
'(Released in the USA and Canada)'
A. "It's a Miracle/Miss Me Blind" (US Remix) 9:08
B1. "Love Twist" 4:23
B2. "Melting Pot" (live) 4:30
'(Released in France)'
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References
Category:1984 singles
Category:Culture Club songs
Category:Music videos directed by Steve Barron
Category:1983 songs
Category:Virgin Records singles
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Steve Levine
Category:Songs written by Boy George
Category:Songs written by Roy Hay (musician)
Category:Songs written by Mikey Craig
Category:Songs written by Jon Moss
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