Vicious Games
Vicious Games is an song by Swiss group Yello, released in 1985.[1] It was released as the second single from Stella. Vicious Games appears on the band's compilation album Essential Yello.
| "Vicious Games" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cover of the 12 inch single | ||||
| Single by Yello | ||||
| from the album Stella | ||||
| Released | February 27, 1985 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Yello | |||
| Yello singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Vicious Games" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Vicious Games was released on 27 February 1985, with a video shot in Yello's Rote Fabrik (Red Factory) working space, featuring Blank and actress Mirjam Montandon miming to Rush Winters' vocals (Winters was not available for the video shoot).
Track listing
7" single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vicious Games" | Boris Blank, Dieter Meier | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Blue Nabou" | Boris Blank, Dieter Meier | 3:19 |
Track listing
12" single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vicious Games (Club Mix)" | Boris Blank, Dieter Meier | 6:00 |
| 2. | "Vicious Games (Instrumental)" | Boris Blank, Dieter Meier | 4:12 |
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[2] | 5 |
| US Dance Club Songs[3] | 8 |
| Australia ARIA Charts[4] | 60 |
| Germany GfK Entertainment charts[5] | 15 |
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References
- 45 Cat - Yello - Vicious Games
- Hit Parade - Yello - Vicious Games
- Billboard Charts - Yello - Vicious Games
- Kent, David (1985). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- German Charts - Yello - Vicious Games
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