Listen Like Thieves (song)
"Listen Like Thieves" | ||||
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Single by INXS | ||||
from the album Listen Like Thieves | ||||
B-side | "Different World" | |||
Released | June 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
INXS singles chronology | ||||
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"Listen Like Thieves" is the title song and fourth and final single from Australian rock band INXS's fifth album, Listen Like Thieves.
Background
The song was written by
"Crocodile" Dundee
soundtrack. It was released as a single during 1986, where it peaked at number 46. The track first appeared on the album which was released in October 1985.
The music video was shot at the Westgarth Theatre in Melbourne, depicting the band performing in a post-apocalyptic setting.[3]
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 28 |
46 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 54 |
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard )
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12 |
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
58 |
Cover versions
- UK Singles Chart.
References
- ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. 3 May 1986. p. 13. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Reviews". Billboard. 3 May 1986. p. 65. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "The Westgarth celebrates 80 years". Cinemarecord (32). 2001. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "INXS Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.