Amado Mio
Encyclopedia
"Amado Mio" is a song from the classic 1946 film noir
Gilda
, written by Allan Roberts & Doris Fisher. The piece was mimed
by Rita Hayworth
and sung
by Anita Kert Ellis
.
The song served as the second single from Grace Jones
' 1989 album Bulletproof Heart
. In the US, the single was a double A-side with "Crack Attack". Pink Martini
covered the song on their 1997 album Sympathique
.
EU Vinyl, 12" (060-20 3759 6)
IT Vinyl, 7", Promo(06 2037597)
UK 12" single (12CL571)
GE CD single (560203759)
UK 12" promo (12CLDJ571)
UK 7" single(CL571)
UK CD single(CDCL571)
Film noir
Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classic film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s...
Gilda
Gilda
Gilda is a 1946 American black-and-white film noir directed by Charles Vidor. It stars Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth in her signature role as the ultimate femme fatale. The film was noted for cinematographer Rudolph Mate's lush photography, costume designer Jean Louis' wardrobe for Hayworth , and...
, written by Allan Roberts & Doris Fisher. The piece was mimed
Lip-synching in music
Lip-synching in music is "moving the lips in synchronization with [pre-]recorded speech or song" to give the appearance of a 'live' performance. It is generally considered dishonest, though some producers argue that it needs to be done in some performance contexts...
by Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer who attained fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars...
and sung
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
by Anita Kert Ellis
Anita Kert Ellis
Anita Kert Ellis is a Canadian-born American singer and actress. Born to Orthodox Jewish parents, Harry and Lillian Pearson Kert, her younger brother was actor/singer Larry Kert ....
.
The song served as the second single from Grace Jones
Grace Jones
Grace Jones is a Jamaican-American singer, model and actress.Jones secured a record deal with Island Records in 1977, which resulted in a string of dance-club hits. In the late 1970s, she adapted the emerging electronic music style and adopted a severe, androgynous look with square-cut hair and...
' 1989 album Bulletproof Heart
Bulletproof Heart
Bulletproof Heart is the ninth studio album by Grace Jones and was released in 1989. Singles from the album were "Love on Top of Love" and "Amado Mio"...
. In the US, the single was a double A-side with "Crack Attack". Pink Martini
Pink Martini
Pink Martini is a 13-member "little orchestra" from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale. They draw inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop.-History:...
covered the song on their 1997 album Sympathique
Sympathique
Sympathique is the first full-length album from the band Pink Martini. It was released on November 11, 1997 by Pink Martini's own record label, Heinz Records...
.
Chart performance
| Chart (1990) | 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... |
11 |
| Germany | 83 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
96 |
Track listings
US Vinyl, 12" (V-15551)- Amado Mio (The Brazilian Mix) (6:23)
- Amado Mio (The 28th St. Crew Dub) (7:08)
- Crack Attack (The Don't Do It Mix) (6:16)
- Crack Attack (The Don't Do It Mix) (5:23)
EU Vinyl, 12" (060-20 3759 6)
- Amado Mio (The Brazilian Mix) (6:23)
- Amado Mio Amado Mio (The 28th St. Crew Club) (6:16)
- Amado Mio (The 28th St. Crew Dub) (7:08)
IT Vinyl, 7", Promo(06 2037597)
- Amado Mio (The Brazilian Mix - Radio Edit)
- Amado Mio (LP Version - Radio Edit)
UK 12" single (12CL571)
- "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) - 6:23
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Club Mix) - 6:00
- "Crack Attack" (The Don't Do It Mix)
- "Crack Attack"
GE CD single (560203759)
- "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) - 6:23
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Club Mix) - 6:00
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Dub Mix) - 7:00
UK 12" promo (12CLDJ571)
- "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) - 6:23
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Club Mix) - 6:00
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Dub Mix) - 7:00
UK 7" single(CL571)
- "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) - 6:23
- "Amado Mio"
UK CD single(CDCL571)
- "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) - 6:23
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Club Mix) - 6:00
- "Amado Mio" (The 28th Street Crew Dub Mix) - 7:00