The Ghost in You
Encyclopedia
"The Ghost in You" is a song by The Psychedelic Furs. It was written by Richard Butler
and his brother Tim Butler
, and later released in their album Mirror Moves
. It was released as the second single from the album and charted in both the U.S. Pop charts
(#59) and the UK Singles Chart
(#68).
Robyn Hitchcock
has also covered the song. Vernian Process
covered it on their 2006 album Catalysts. Duncan Sheik
has covered the song on his 2009 album Whisper House
and again in 2011's Covers 80's
, as well as BT for his 2010 album These Hopeful Machines
. Steve Hogarth
from Marillion
has covered it a few times in his h Natural shows, and it's on the first of the h Natural DVDs.
Richard Butler (singer)
Richard Lofthouse Butler is the lead singer of the Psychedelic Furs. He is also the founder and vocalist for the disbanded Love Spit Love.-Musical career:...
and his brother Tim Butler
Tim Butler
Tim Butler is an English songwriter and musician. He is the bass player, and co-founder of the Psychedelic Furs. He is also the youngest of three brothers....
, and later released in their album Mirror Moves
Mirror Moves
Mirror Moves is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Psychedelic Furs, recorded and released in 1984. Vince Ely had left the group, leaving three original Furs and Keith Forsey taking on production and drum duties...
. It was released as the second single from the album and charted in both the U.S. Pop charts
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
(#59) and 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 ...
(#68).
Cover versions
Cover versions have been later recorded and included on the soundtrack of popular films:- By Counting CrowsCounting CrowsCounting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
for the film Clueless - By Mark McGrathMark McGrathMark Sayers McGrath is an American singer of the rock band Sugar Ray. McGrath is also known for his work as a co-host of Extra, and he was the host of Don't Forget the Lyrics! in 2010...
of Sugar RaySugar RaySugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
for the film 50 First Dates50 First Dates50 First Dates is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by George Wing. The film stars Adam Sandler as a woman-chasing veterinarian and Drew Barrymore as an amnesiac, along with Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus, Blake Clark, and Dan Aykroyd.Most of the film...
Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Rowan Hitchcock is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano and bass guitar....
has also covered the song. Vernian Process
Vernian Process
Vernian Process is an Avant-Garde band formed in San Francisco in 2003. Taking its name from the works of 19th century author Jules Verne, Vernian Process is a band that creates music themed around Victorian scientific romance and its modern counterpart steampunk...
covered it on their 2006 album Catalysts. Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik
Duncan Scott Sheik is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Sheik initially found success as a singer, most notably for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing". He later expanded his work to include compositions for motion pictures and the Broadway stage, leading him to involvement in the...
has covered the song on his 2009 album Whisper House
Whisper House
Whisper House is the sixth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, released in the United States on January 27, 2009...
and again in 2011's Covers 80's
Covers 80's
Covers 80's is the seventh studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, released in the United States on June 7, 2011. The album is Sheik's second independent effort since his major label debut — following his fifth album White Limousine...
, as well as BT for his 2010 album These Hopeful Machines
These Hopeful Machines
-Personnel:Disc one* Track 1: Vocals by BT and Christian Burns* Track 2: Vocals by BT. Background vocals by Christian Burns.* Track 3: Vocals by Jes. Background vocals by BT and Christian Burns...
. Steve Hogarth
Steve Hogarth
Steve Hogarth also known as "h", is the lead vocalist and occasional keyboardist/guitarist with the British rock band Marillion. Hogarth was formerly a keyboard player and co-lead vocalist with The Europeans and vocalist with How We Live...
from Marillion
Marillion
Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their recorded studio output comprises sixteen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original vocalist & frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve...
has covered it a few times in his h Natural shows, and it's on the first of the h Natural DVDs.