Juliet of the Spirits (song)
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"Juliet of the Spirits" is a song recorded by The B-52's
. It is the second single from the band's eighth full length studio album, Funplex
. A digital single and remix were released on September 9, 2008.
The song was inspired by the film Juliet of the Spirits
(Italian: Giulietta degli spiriti), a 1965 surrealist drama about an Italian housewife directed by Federico Fellini
. The song's lyrics project themes of sexual liberation and awakening.
Although the song only features the vocals of female singers Cindy Wilson
and Kate Pierson
, the band has noted that Fred Schneider
was a driving force behind the lyrics. The music was written by the band's guitarist Keith Strickland
.
The B-52's
The B-52's are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider , Kate Pierson , Cindy Wilson , Ricky Wilson , and Keith Strickland . Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar...
. It is the second single from the band's eighth full length studio album, Funplex
Funplex
Funplex is the seventh studio album by The B-52s, recorded during 2006 and 2007. The album was released on March 25, 2008 by Astralwerks Records with holdings by Go! Discs...
. A digital single and remix were released on September 9, 2008.
The song was inspired by the film Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits is a 1965 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini that uses "caricatural types and dream situations to represent a psychic landscape"...
(Italian: Giulietta degli spiriti), a 1965 surrealist drama about an Italian housewife directed by Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI , was an Italian film director and scriptwriter. Known for a distinct style that blends fantasy and baroque images, he is considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century...
. The song's lyrics project themes of sexual liberation and awakening.
Although the song only features the vocals of female singers Cindy Wilson
Cindy Wilson
Cynthia Leigh Wilson is a vocalist and a founding member of new wave rock band The B-52s.- Career :...
and Kate Pierson
Kate Pierson
Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Pierson is an American vocalist and one of the lead singers and founding members of The B-52's. One of the multi-instrumentalists in the band, Pierson played guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments...
, the band has noted that Fred Schneider
Fred Schneider
Frederick William "Fred" Schneider III is an American rock singer, best known as the frontman of the rock band The B-52's, of which he is a founding member. Schneider is well-known for his sprechgesang which he developed from reciting poetry over guitars.-Early life:Schneider was born in Newark,...
was a driving force behind the lyrics. The music was written by the band's guitarist Keith Strickland
Keith Strickland
Julian Keith Strickland is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and one of the founding members of the The B-52s. Originally the band's drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985...
.
Track listing
- "Juliet Of The Spirits" (Zoned Out Mix) – 4:54
- "Juliet Of The Spirits" (Dan McKie Vocal Mix) – 8:17
- "Juliet Of The Spirits" (Glenn Morrison & Bruce Aisher Mix) – 8:01
- "Juliet Of The Spirits" (Morgan Page Mix) – 6:57
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
8 |