Crush (1980 Me)
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"Crush" is the fourth solo single released by Australian singer Darren Hayes
, in 2003. It is also the last single of his album Spin. It reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart
. In Australia, it is the third single from the album, and was released in 2002.
The song is an homage to the 1980s, featuring a 1980s synthesized pop sound and referencing many stars such as Cyndi Lauper
, Simon Le Bon
and Eurythmics
. Samples of "Holiday
", the 1983 hit song of Madonna
, were used in the remix "Crush on Holiday".
. The clip includes introduction to names of people including Hayes, Corey (a guy who thinks he's cool), Cyndi (Corey's girlfriend who adores Hayes more) and Martha (a shy girl on the counter). Outside the bar, there are many people break-dancing and skateboarding. Many people were amazed of Hayes's performance of space invaders and he broke a record by getting into the hundredth level. After the game, Hayes chose Martha over Cyndi and both of them enjoyed a movie in the evening as the shooting star ends the clip.
UK CD 1
UK CD 2
Darren Hayes
Darren Stanley Hayes is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the front man and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States...
, in 2003. It is also the last single of his album Spin. It reached number 19 on the 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 ...
. In Australia, it is the third single from the album, and was released in 2002.
The song is an homage to the 1980s, featuring a 1980s synthesized pop sound and referencing many stars such as Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
, Simon Le Bon
Simon Le Bon
Simon John Charles Le Bon is an English musician, best known as the lead singer, lyricist and musician of the band Duran Duran and its offshoot, Arcadia.-Early life:...
and Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
. Samples of "Holiday
Holiday (Madonna song)
"Holiday" is a song by American singer Madonna from her self-titled debut album. Released on September 7, 1983 by Sire Records, it later appeared remixed on the 1987 remix compilation You Can Dance and the 1990 greatest hits compilation The Immaculate Collection, and in its original form on the...
", the 1983 hit song of Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, were used in the remix "Crush on Holiday".
Music video
The music video is set in the mid-1980s and features Hayes in an outdoor cinema playing Space InvadersSpace Invaders
is an arcade video game designed by Tomohiro Nishikado, and released in 1978. It was originally manufactured and sold by Taito in Japan, and was later licensed for production in the United States by the Midway division of Bally. Space Invaders is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to...
. The clip includes introduction to names of people including Hayes, Corey (a guy who thinks he's cool), Cyndi (Corey's girlfriend who adores Hayes more) and Martha (a shy girl on the counter). Outside the bar, there are many people break-dancing and skateboarding. Many people were amazed of Hayes's performance of space invaders and he broke a record by getting into the hundredth level. After the game, Hayes chose Martha over Cyndi and both of them enjoyed a movie in the evening as the shooting star ends the clip.
Track listings
Australian CDS- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Album Version) – 4:01
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Mayday Disco Biscuit Mix) – 3:08
- "Strange Relationship" (F Mix) – 3:41
- "Right Dead Back on It" (Original Demo Recording) (Featuring Elisa FiorilloElisa FiorilloElisa Fiorillo is an American singer.-Career:Her father was a classical pianist, who was under the guidance of Vladimir Horowitz. Her ancestry is vast as it includes German, Italian, Irish and Cherokee...
) – 3:49 - "Insatiable" (Acoustic Version) (Live in the Capital Radio) – 5:22
UK CD 1
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Album Version) – 4:01
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Mayday Disco Biscuit Mix) – 3:08
- "I Miss You" (Dallas Austin Mix) – 3:28
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Video) – 4:06
UK CD 2
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Radio Edit) – 3:58
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Crush on Holiday Mix) – 4:24
- "Crush (1980 Me)" (Instrumental Version) – 4:01