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1985 single by Scritti Politti From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Word Girl" is a song by British pop band Scritti Politti. Included on their second studio album, Cupid & Psyche 85, the reggae style track was released as a single in the UK on 29 April 1985[2] and remains the band's highest charting hit in the UK, peaking at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] The music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and produced by Nick Verden at Aldabra Films for Virgin Records.
"The Word Girl" | ||||
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Single by Scritti Politti | ||||
from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 | ||||
B-side | "Flesh & Blood" | |||
Released | 29 April 1985 (UK) | |||
Recorded | December 1984 | |||
Genre | ||||
Label | Virgin (UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Scritti Politti | |||
Scritti Politti singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Word Girl" on YouTube |
The B-side to the single, "Flesh and Blood", is an alternative version of the song with Ranking Ann on vocals.
Spin called it a "bubbling reggae ditty. Sort of like Bryan Ferry, only infinitely more sophisticated."[4]
Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[5][6] | 70 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 18 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 18 |
UK Singles Chart[3] | 6 |
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