Goodnight Lovers
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"Goodnight Lovers" is Depeche Mode
's thirty-ninth UK
single, released on 11 February 2002. It is the fourth and final single for the album Exciter
.
"Goodnight Lovers" is a lullaby of sorts, a strange choice for a single that surprised many fans who were expecting "The Dead of Night" or "The Sweetest Condition". It was also surprising as the song was not played live during the Exciter Tour
, making it the first single that wasn't played live at its album's tour since "Little 15
" (It was later featured in the encore of Touring the Angel
). The single version is the same as the album closer from Exciter.
The single did not qualify for the UK Singles Chart because it had excess songs. Singles with more than one unique track need no more than three tracks, while this single had four. The B-sides are remixes of "When the Body Speaks", "The Dead of Night", and "Goodnight Lovers". However, it did qualify for the Budget Albums Chart and went straight to Number One before falling rapidly, the first Depeche Mode single to reach Number One in an official UK chart.
The UK only had a CD release, but there were other European countries that got a 12" release, their tracklists are all the same. The single was not released in the USA.
, filmed in Germany
following the final Exciter Tour concert in Mannheim
. It is not available on a public release. The video features the band situated in a dark room with screens showing still images of the band members and the backup singers, who also feature in the video. It also shows Dave Gahan with long hair.
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
's thirty-ninth UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
single, released on 11 February 2002. It is the fourth and final single for the album Exciter
Exciter (album)
Exciter is Depeche Mode's tenth studio album, which was released on 14 May 2001 in the UK and May 15 in the US. It uses more digital music technology compared to their other albums. It was produced by Mark Bell of Björk and LFO fame...
.
"Goodnight Lovers" is a lullaby of sorts, a strange choice for a single that surprised many fans who were expecting "The Dead of Night" or "The Sweetest Condition". It was also surprising as the song was not played live during the Exciter Tour
Exciter Tour
Exciter Tour was a 2001 concert tour by English electronic band Depeche Mode in support of the group's 10th studio album, Exciter, which was released in May 2001....
, making it the first single that wasn't played live at its album's tour since "Little 15
Little 15
"Little 15" is a Depeche Mode single, released on 16 May 1988, and the fourth single from the album Music for the Masses.The song was never intended to be a single; in fact, it barely made it onto the album, but a French record label wanted to release the song as a single, and as such, it was...
" (It was later featured in the encore of Touring the Angel
Touring the Angel
Touring the Angel was a 2005/2006 concert tour by English electronic group Depeche Mode in support of the act's 11th studio album, Playing the Angel, which was released in October 2005....
). The single version is the same as the album closer from Exciter.
The single did not qualify for the UK Singles Chart because it had excess songs. Singles with more than one unique track need no more than three tracks, while this single had four. The B-sides are remixes of "When the Body Speaks", "The Dead of Night", and "Goodnight Lovers". However, it did qualify for the Budget Albums Chart and went straight to Number One before falling rapidly, the first Depeche Mode single to reach Number One in an official UK chart.
The UK only had a CD release, but there were other European countries that got a 12" release, their tracklists are all the same. The single was not released in the USA.
Music video
The music video for "Goodnight Lovers" was directed by John HillcoatJohn Hillcoat
John Hillcoat is an Australian screenwriter and film director.Hillcoat was born in Queensland, Australia, and was raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As a child, his paintings were featured in the Art Gallery of Hamilton. He has repeatedly worked with Nick Cave and also the band Depeche Mode...
, filmed in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
following the final Exciter Tour concert in Mannheim
Mannheim
Mannheim is a city in southwestern Germany. With about 315,000 inhabitants, Mannheim is the second-largest city in the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg, following the capital city of Stuttgart....
. It is not available on a public release. The video features the band situated in a dark room with screens showing still images of the band members and the backup singers, who also feature in the video. It also shows Dave Gahan with long hair.
12": Mute / 12Bong33 (EU)
- "Goodnight Lovers" - 3:48
- "When the Body Speaks" (Acoustic) - 6:00
- "The Dead of Night" (ElectronicatElectronicatElectronicat is the alter ego of French musician and performer Fred Bigot, whose work is characterized by its constant switch between experimental noise and pop music....
Remix) - 7:38 - "Goodnight Lovers" (isanIsan (band)Isan are an English electronic music duo. The name was initially explained as Integrated Services Analogue Network - a play on ISDN, reflecting their preference for analogue synthesisers....
Falling Leaf Mix) - 5:53- The 12" exist as black & red vinyl.
CD: Mute / CDBong33 (UK)
- "Goodnight Lovers" - 3:48
- "When the Body Speaks" (Acoustic) - 6:00
- "The Dead of Night" (ElectronicatElectronicatElectronicat is the alter ego of French musician and performer Fred Bigot, whose work is characterized by its constant switch between experimental noise and pop music....
Remix) - 7:38 - "Goodnight Lovers" (isanIsan (band)Isan are an English electronic music duo. The name was initially explained as Integrated Services Analogue Network - a play on ISDN, reflecting their preference for analogue synthesisers....
Falling Leaf Mix) - 5:53
Radio Promo CD: Mute / RCDBong33 (UK)
- "Goodnight Lovers" - 3:48
- All songs written by Martin L. Gore
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Danish Singles Chart | 7 |
| French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
64 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
15 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 16 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 33 |
| Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
69 |