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| "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" | ||||
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| Single by Duran Duran | ||||
| from the album Liberty | ||||
| B-side | "Throb" | |||
| Released | 23 July 1990[1] | |||
| Studio | Olympic (London) | |||
| Length | 4:20 (album version) | |||
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Violence of Summer (Loves Taking Over)
Duran Duran
Label: EMI Capitol · Studios: Olympic (London) · Productor: Duran Duran , Chris Kimsey
"Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 23 July 1990 as the first single from their sixth studio album, Liberty (1990). The single reached number two in Italy but fared poorly in other countries, reaching number 20 in the United Kingdom and number 64 in the United States.
Release
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"Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 23 July 1990 as the first single from their sixth studio album, Liberty (1990). The single reached number two in Italy but fared poorly in other countries, reaching number 20 in the United Kingdom and number 64 in the United States.
Release
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B-sides and remixes
Across various singles seven remixes of "Violence of Summer" were released. Initial copies of the UK 12-inch included a limited edition poster. The B-side, "Throb", is an ambient instrumental remix of Liberty album track "My Antarctica". The use of a remixed album track would be repeated with the inclusion of "Water Babies", a remix of "All Along the Water" on the "Serious" single.
Track listings
UK 7-inch and cassette single[4][5]
UK 12-inch single[6] A1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Power mix) – 5:02 AA1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" – 4:19 AA2. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Story mix) – 3:14 UK remix 12-inch single[7] A1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Rock mix) – 4:24 B1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Dub (Sounds of a Powerful mix)) – 4:52 B2. "Throb" – 4:27 UK CD single[8]
US and Canadian cassette single[9]
| US 12-inch and CD single[10][11]
Japanese mini-CD single[12]
The Singles 1986–1995 box set[13]
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Personnel
- Simon Le Bon – vocals
- Nick Rhodes – keyboards
- John Taylor – bass guitar
- Warren Cuccurullo – guitar
- Sterling Campbell – drums
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[14] | 59 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] | 43 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[16] | 82 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] | 34 |
| Germany (GfK)[18] | 69 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 21 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[20] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[21] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] | 43 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 29 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 20 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[25] | 64 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[26] | 13 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] | 36 |
"Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 23 July 1990 as the first single from their sixth studio album, Liberty (1990). The single reached number two in Italy but fared poorly in other countries, reaching number 20 in the United Kingdom and number 64 in the United States.
Release
"Violence of Summer" was released on 23 July 1990 in the United Kingdom as a 7-inch single, a 12-inch single, a CD single, and a cassette single.[1] Two weeks later, on 6 August, another 12-inch single featuring "Throb" as a B-side was issued.[2] In Japan, a mini-CD single was issued on 10 August 1990.[3]
B-sides and remixes
Across various singles seven remixes of "Violence of Summer" were released. Initial copies of the UK 12-inch included a limited edition poster. The B-side, "Throb", is an ambient instrumental remix of Liberty album track "My Antarctica". The use of a remixed album track would be repeated with the inclusion of "Water Babies", a remix of "All Along the Water" on the "Serious" single.
Track listings
UK 7-inch and cassette single[4][5]
UK 12-inch single[6] A1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Power mix) – 5:02 AA1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" – 4:19 AA2. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Story mix) – 3:14 UK remix 12-inch single[7] A1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Rock mix) – 4:24 B1. "Violence of Summer (Love`s Taking Over)" (The Dub (Sounds of a Powerful mix)) – 4:52 B2. "Throb" – 4:27 UK CD single[8]
US and Canadian cassette single[9]
| US 12-inch and CD single[10][11]
Japanese mini-CD single[12]
The Singles 1986–1995 box set[13]
|
Personnel
- Simon Le Bon – vocals
- Nick Rhodes – keyboards
- John Taylor – bass guitar
- Warren Cuccurullo – guitar
- Sterling Campbell – drums
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[14] | 59 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] | 43 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[16] | 82 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] | 34 |
| Germany (GfK)[18] | 69 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 21 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[20] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[21] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] | 43 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 29 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 20 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[25] | 64 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[26] | 13 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] | 36 |
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