"The Reflex"
Background -
11th single by Duran Duran
Released in April 1984
Third and last single to be taken from Seven and the Ragged Tiger
Success-
No. 1 on UK Singles Chart
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Point of interest -
"The Reflex" kept "Dancing in the Dark" (Bruce Springsteen) and "When Doves Cry" (Prince) out of the No. 1 spot in the U.S.
Point of intrigue -
"The band wanted it to be the lead single from Seven and the Ragged Tiger, but their label didn't like the warbling singing during the "why don't you use it" segments, thinking this would hinder its success as a stand-alone single track." (Wikipedia)
Irony indeed
Certifications -
Gold in the Netherlands and U.S.
Silver in the UK
Platinum in Canada
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