Life in Tokyo
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Recorded | March 1979 | |||
Studio | Rusk Sound (Los Angeles) | |||
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Producer(s) | Giorgio Moroder | |||
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"Life in Tokyo" is a song by the British band
Composition
The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and band vocalist David Sylvian. The musical style is in line with Moroder's electronic disco style as already employed on albums by Donna Summer, Munich Machine and on his own From Here to Eternity in 1977. Moroder's trademark arpeggiated synthesiser can be heard throughout the track.[2]
Release
The single was originally released in 1979 in 7" and 12" formats, the latter accommodating a longer version, again reflecting Moroder's style of producing disco versions such as with Donna Summer's "I Feel Love". The single failed to become a hit in the UK.
It was released again by Hansa in early 1981, after the band had enjoyed moderate success in 1980 with their album Gentlemen Take Polaroids, released by Virgin. This release featured "European Son" as the B-side, although again failed to chart.
The single was released a third and final time in October 1982, after the band's success with the
Track listings
7": Ariola Hansa / AHA 540 (1979, UK)[3][4]
- "Life in Tokyo" (Short Version) – 3:30
- "Life in Tokyo" (Part 2) – 3:29
7" Ariola America / 7756 (1979, US)
- "Life in Tokyo" – 3:30
- "Love Is Infectious" – 4:09
- 12": Ariola Hansa / AHAD 540 (1979, UK)
- "Life in Tokyo" (Long Version) – 7:05
- "Life in Tokyo" (Short Version) – 3:30
12": Ariola America / AR 9019 (1979, US)
- "Life in Tokyo" (Long Version) – 7:05
- "Love Is Infectious" – 4:09
7": Hansa / HANSA 4 (1981, UK)
- "Life in Tokyo" – 3:30
- "European Son" – 3:37
12": Hansa / HANSA 12-4 (1981, UK)
- "Life in Tokyo" (Extended Version) – 7:05
- "European Son" (Extended) – 5:00
7": Hansa / HANSA 17 (1982, UK)
- "Life in Tokyo" (Special Remix) – 3:59
- "Life in Tokyo" (Theme) – 3:53
12": Hansa / HANSA 12-17 (1982, UK)
- "Life in Tokyo" (Extended Remix) – 7:05
- "Life in Tokyo" (Theme) – 3:53
Charts
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 26 |
28 |
References
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Life in Tokyo". isatellite.info. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ^ "Life In Tokyo". nightporter.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ^ "Japan Discography - The Hansa Years". discog.info. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Life in Tokyo". Irish Singles Chart.
External links
- "Japan – Life In Tokyo". discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.