Samurai (song)
"Samurai" is a song by Michael Cretu, released as a single in 1985 from the album Die Chinesische Mauer.
| "Samurai" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Michael Cretu | ||||
| from the album Die Chinesische Mauer | ||||
| B-side | "Sword of Fear" | |||
| Released | September 7, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop | |||
| Length | 5:16 | |||
| Label | Virgin Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Cretu, Richard Palmer-James | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Cretu, Armand Volker | |||
| Michael Cretu singles chronology | ||||
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Composition and chart performance
In the lyrics, the protagonist of the song shows how frustrating his live act is.
A German-language version of the song was also released around the same time as the English version, but it was not a commercial success unlike the English version which reached the top 20 in a number of countries across Europe.
Music video
The plot of the music video features Michael Cretu with some studio musicians in a dojo, while two kendÅkas are fighting against each other.[1]
Track listing
7"-single
- "Samurai" 4:28
- "Sword of Fear" 3:55
12"-single
- "Samurai" (Long Version) 7:01
- "Samurai" 4:28
- "Sword of Fear" 3:55
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 12 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 4 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 4 |
| Greece Singles Chart | 1 |
| Finland Singles Chart | 5 |
Cover versions
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References
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