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thedepartmentofdiscoveries · 2 years

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brittanytobiason · 7 months

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Lyrics to "Karma Chameleon" by Songwriters: Michael Craig, George O'dowd, Jon Moss, Phil Pickett, Culture Club, Philip Stuar, Pickett.

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my-chaos-radio · 11 months

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Release: November 6, 1982

Lyrics:

Give me time to realize my crime

Let me love and steal

I have danced inside your eyes

How can I be real?

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Precious kisses, words that burn me

Lovers never ask you why

In my heart the fire is burning

Choose my color, find a star

Precious people always tell me

That's a step, a step too far

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Words are few I have spoken

I could waste a thousand years

Wrapped in sorrow, words are token

Come inside and catch my tears

You've been talking but believe me

If it's true you do not know

This boy loves without a reason

I'm prepared to let you go

If it's love you want from me

Then take it away

Everything's not what you see

It's over again

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Songwriter:

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

Do you really want to hurt me?

Do you really want to make me cry?

George Alan O'Dowd / Jonathan Aubrey Moss / Michael Emile Craig / Roy Ernest Hay

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"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" is a song written and performed by English new wave band Culture Club. Released as a single from the group's platinum-selling debut album, 'Kissing to Be Clever' (1982), it was the band's first UK No. 1 hit. In the United States, the single was released in November 1982 and also became a hit, reaching No. 2 for three weeks.

"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" was the third single released in Europe by Culture Club and their debut release in the United States and Canada. The song became a UK No. 1 single for three weeks in 1982. It entered the American Pop chart the week ending 4 December 1982, hit No. 1 in Cash Box magazine, and held at No. 2 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March and April 1983 (kept from the No. 1 spot by the massive success of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"). The single hit No. 1 in Canada. It was also number one in Australia.

This was Culture Club's first major success, after their first two releases at the Virgin Records label, "White Boy" and "I'm Afraid of Me", charted lower in the UK at No. 114 and No. 100 respectively. Producer Steve Levine later said: "We felt very strongly that we had a great track with 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' and Virgin agreed."

Within a few days of "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" being released, David Hamilton on BBC Radio 2 played the song as his record of the week. The song rose rapidly in the UK charts after the group's first appearance on Top of the Pops, which resulted in Boy George's androgynous style of dress and sexual ambiguity making newspaper headlines. The group were only asked to appear on Top of the Pops the night before the show, after Shakin' Stevens pulled out.

In a retrospective review, Allmusic described "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" as "a simple masterpiece, resonating with an ache that harked back to the classic torch songs of yesteryear."

In 2007, Boy George said that the song was "not just about Culture Club's drummer Jon Moss, my boyfriend at the time. It was about all the guys I dated at that time in my life."

The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Julien Temple, featured lead singer Boy George on trial in a courtroom (filmed in Islington Town Hall Council Chamber), with flashbacks to the Gargoyle Club, Soho in 1936 and the Dolphin Square Health Club, Pimlico in 1957. Some scenes were filmed at the Hornsey Road swimming baths in Islington, which later closed in 1991. The jury was in blackface making jazz hands gestures. One band member, Mikey Craig, was not in the video, and was replaced by his brother Greg.

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olafsings · 11 months

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Music History Today: June 14, 2023

June 14, 1961: Culture Club's lead singer, Boy George, was born George Alan O'Dowd in Eltham, London, England. Despite being part of the large working-class Irish brood, George claims he had a lonely childhood, referring to himself as the "pink sheep" of the family. To stand out in the male-dominated household, George created his image.

The New Romantic Movement emerged in the UK in the 1980s—followers dressed in 19th-century English Romantic period caricatures, including exaggerated upscale hairstyles and fashion statements. Men typically wore androgynous clothing and makeup, such as eyeliner.

The style became a calling card for George, who formed a group and called it Culture Club. The third single from their debut album, Kissing To Be Clever, - "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" - reached the Number 1 spot in 16 countries. They were the first group since the Beatles to have three songs from their debut album become top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

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ultra-francesca-mercury · 11 months

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june 15, June 14, 1961

Boy George (lead singer of Culture Club) is born George Alan O'Dowd in Eltham, London, England.

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ramimalekbrasil · 2 years

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14 de junho de 2022! Hoje George Alan O'Dowd, conhecido como Boy George, completa 61 anos! 🎉🎊🎈 Querido, parabéns! 🥳🥳 Que hoje seu dia seja cheio de surpresas boas, com muitos presentes e carinho. Desejamos que sua carreira musical continue sempre produtiva! Que esta data se repita por muitos e muitos anos e que por todos eles você seja sempre feliz e tenha muita saúde. Curta muito este dia com alegria e em ótima companhia. Feliz aniversário! 🎂🥂🎁🌹 . #ramimalek #amsterdam #oppenheimer #semtempoparamorrer #mrrobot #elliotalderson #Thepacific #borhap #bohemianrhapsody #freddiemercury #TheLittleThings #notimetodie #boygeorge https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey_zyeOblb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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freaxs-blog · 11 months

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🎉 Happy Birthday, Boy George! 🎉 Today we celebrate the iconic frontman of Culture Club, the one and only George Alan O'Dowd, born with a unique voice that captivated hearts around the world. 🌍✨ Let's take a moment to appreciate the timeless masterpiece, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," a song that still resonates with us to this day. 🎶

Culture Club emerged in the 1980s as one of the most groundbreaking and influential bands of the era. With Boy George's striking androgynous appearance, they challenged societal norms and embraced diversity in all its forms. Their fusion of pop, rock, reggae, and soul created a fresh sound that transcended genres and captivated a global audience. 🌈🎵

"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" holds a special place in our hearts as it delves into the depths of love, vulnerability, and the pain that can accompany it. 💔 The poignant lyrics and Boy George's soulful delivery evoke raw emotions, reminding us of the complexities and struggles we encounter in relationships. It's a timeless reminder of the power of love and the consequences that come with hurting someone we care about deeply.

Boy George's musical career has been nothing short of extraordinary. 🌟 Beyond Culture Club, he has ventured into solo projects, collaborations, and DJ sets, constantly pushing boundaries and reinventing himself. His unique fashion sense and fearless individuality have made him an icon and an inspiration for countless artists.

Did you know that Boy George was the first artist to have a number one single on the UK charts both as a solo artist and as part of a band? 🥇 That's the mark of a true music legend! 🙌

Join us in celebrating Boy George's birthday by sharing your favorite Culture Club or Boy George memory or song. Let's honor his incredible talent, his message of love and acceptance, and the lasting impact he has had on the music industry. 🎉❤️

#boy george #culture club #pop music

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virtualcollectionblizzardblr · 1 year

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I found this on NewsBreak: Boy George left 'devastated' as his beloved mother Dinah O'Dowd dies aged 84

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weaversweek · 1 year

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GOSH! Bonnie Langford and the hit record

Here’s one for @partywithponies and the rest of the fan club: Bonnie Langford's one appearance on Top of the Pops.

On this day in 1988, the BBC's pop music programme played a clip from "The wishing well". What was this song, what's it got to do with a children's hospital, and why the chuff are Bonnie Langford and TV's Doctor Who on it?!

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Great Ormond Street Hospital is a children's hospital in London. It's got a great reputation for medical care and research and pioneering surgery on young patients. This appeal was the first concerted effort to raise money for the work they do, and had a particular point - to refurbish the dilapidated buildings. £40 million needed to come from public fundraising.

The "Wishing Well" appeal would run through 1988 and smash through its target. It's rightly seen as a template for other charity appeals to emulate. Big events included a swimathon in February, concerts by Michael Jackson and Cliff Richard, a classic car auction, the Willow film premiere, and £1.5 million as the London marathon's default charity.

To raise awareness, there was a one-hour documentary on BBC1 in the gap between Christmas and New Year. There was also a charity single, three years after Band Aid invented the idea, and eight months after Ferry Aid kept the idea rolling.

To modern ears, "The wishing well" isn't a great song. Frankly, to ears in 1988, "The wishing well” wasn't a great song. It's simple, effective, unashamedly tugs at the heartstrings. It's optimistic, the rising cadences in the chorus point to a brighter future. Chris Copping wrote the tune, it was produced by Ray Santilli and Keff McCulloch.

Main vocals on the song came from Boy George (who seemed to do every charity single of the era, including Ferry Aid), Peter Cox from Go West, Hazel O'Connor, Grace Kennedy, forgotten 80s duo Dollar, and Noddy Holder from Slade. The chorus included one-hit wonders Jimmy Nail and Hollywood Beyond, the metal band Uriah Heep, 1970s popsters Showaddywaddy, Andy Scott of The Sweet, and Hot Chocolate.

And - like on Ferry Aid earlier in the year - the chorus featured anyone who was able to get to the studio. Folk from EastEnders, hitmakers from Spitting Image, The Rent Party, some stars of Grange Hill, Caron Keating made a film for Blue Peter, Shriekback, Roland Rat Superstar, Andy Crane and Simon Potter from CBBC's Broom Cupboard. All of them able to plug the single to their viewers / listeners / fans. And there was Lisa Maxwell, Michael Croft, Dave Joyner, Terry Rice-Milton, Tracey Wilson, Jodie Wilson, Patricia Conti, the Cantabile choir, the Housemaster Boyz, Jenny Day, Kevin O'Dowd, and "many more".

And there were Bonnie Langford and Sylvester McCoy from television's Doctor Who. They'd been invited by Keff McCulloch, as he'd written some of the incidental music for the recent series. Is there more Bonnie Langford in the video than her vocal contribution merits? Yes. Does it help to sell the single to casual buyers? Also yes.

At this distance, we forget that Bonnie Langford was simultaneously a Famous Person With Lots Of Fans, and Insufferably Uncool Because She'd Played An Irritating Girl On Telly Who Screamed And Screamed Till She Was Sick. Bonnie’s time on Doctor Who hadn't fully rehabilitated her, she'd only been in it for five minutes and we were all waiting for the way-cool Ace anyway. GOSH wasn't going to sell its record to those who thought Bonnie was uncool. It was for the mums and grannies, theatreland and luvviedom, and it hit the mark.

And that is why Bonnie Langford was on Top of the Pops. Up next, the new single from Terence “Trent” D’Arby.

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relaxvideobar · 2 years

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Sabías que, George Alan O'Dowd nacido en Londres, el 14 de junio de 1961; más conocido como Boy George, es un cantante, músico, diseñador de moda y DJ británico. Alcanzó un alto nivel de fama con su agrupación musical Culture Club en los años 1980. Su primer éxito, en 1982, fue Do you really want to hurt me?, que se convirtió en un éxito mundial, llegando al número uno en varios países. A este le siguieron I'll Tumble 4 Ya, Time y el primer álbum Kissing To Be Clever. Los éxitos se siguieron sucediendo con el segundo álbum Colour By Numbers, el disco con mayor éxito en la historia de la banda, que consiguió que canciones como Karma Chameleon y Miss Me Blind se convirtieran en clásicos de los años 1980. Con el tercer álbum Waking Up With The House On Fire y tras el sencillo The War Song, comenzaría el declive del grupo, que editaría un cuarto álbum From luxury to heartache, en 1986. Envuelto en un escándalo por consumo de cocaína y heroína, Culture Club se disolvió y George comenzó su carrera como solista, con su primer álbum Sold, en 1987. @relaxvideobar www.relaxvideobar.com (at RELAX VIDEO BAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cez7cLVs25O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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sumosumito-blog · 2 years

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#bday #boygeorge #cultureclud George Alan O'Dowd (Londres, 14 de junio de 1961), más conocido como Boy George, es un cantante, músico, diseñador de moda y DJ británico. Alcanzó un alto nivel de fama con su agrupación musical Culture Club en los años 1980. Información personal Nombre de nacimiento George Alan O'Dowd Nacimiento 14 de junio de 1961 (61 años) Bandera de Reino Unido Londres, Reino Unido Nacionalidad Británica Religión Católico Información profesional Ocupación #Cantante #Compositor #DJ #Diseñadordemoda #Fotógrafo #Escritor Años activo 1981-Presente Géneros #Newwave #soul #pop #softrock #músicadisco Instrumento #Voz #Turntables #Armónica Tipo de voz #Contratenor #Tenorligero Discográfica #EMIMusic #VirginRecords #EpicRecords #MoreProtein #PlanARecords Artistas relacionados Culture Club Jesus Loves You The Twin Miembro de Culture Club #Londres #reinounido🇬🇧 (en Bday) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cezs-dXsAun/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=