Sex Over the Phone (song)
"Sex Over the Phone" is a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It reached number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.
| "Sex Over the Phone" | ||||
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| Single by Village People | ||||
| from the album Sex Over the Phone | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Hi-NRG[1][2] | |||
| Length | 4:22 | |||
| Label | Casablanca | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jacques Morali, Bruce Vilanch, Fred Zarr | |||
| Producer(s) | Jacques Morali | |||
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The BBC banned the song because of its content - credit card dirty phone calls.[3]
Content
The lyrics deal with phone sex, and the video for the song has become an internet phenomenon. The song reflects the overall theme of the Village People album Sex Over the Phone, which are "safer sex" practices. There are two versions of this song: the original (4:22) version has a mid-tempo beat, and the Club versions (6:26 and 4:15) have a faster beat.
Chart positions
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 59 |
References
- Jones, Dylan (2012). "The Village People". The Biographical Dictionary of Popular Music. Bedford Square Books. ISBN 978-1-90912-200-0.
- Walters, Barry (30 March 1999). "People who love People". The Advocate. Here Publishing: 90. ISSN 0001-8996.
- Juke Magazine 13 February 1985.
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