"Draw of the Cards" is a 1981 single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 release from Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner noted for her distinctive raspy vocal style. Some people have called her "The Female Rod Stewart" due to her raspy voice....

's album Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity (Kim Carnes album)

Mistaken Identity, released in 1981, is the sixth studio album by Kim Carnes.It spent four weeks as number one on Billboard magazine's Pop Albums chart, and was subsequently certified platinum...

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The single reached #28 on the Billboard

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Hot 100 chart.

The music video for the song is directed by Russell Mulcahy

Russell Mulcahy

Russell Mulcahy is an Australian film director. His work is easily recognized by his use of fast cuts, tracking shots and use of glowing lights.- Music videos :...

, who previous directed the "Bette Davis Eyes

Bette Davis Eyes

"Bette Davis Eyes" is a song written in 1974 by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon and made popular by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes.-History:...

" video.

The song failed to emulate the chart success of its predecessor, "Bette Davis Eyes

Bette Davis Eyes

"Bette Davis Eyes" is a song written in 1974 by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon and made popular by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes.-History:...

", missing out on Top 10 status in many of the countries that song had reached pole position.

Format and track listings

7" Single

• A "Draw of the Cards" (3:58)
• B "Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)" (3:15)

12" Single

• A "Draw of the Cards" (Special Long Version) (6:53)
• B "Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)" (3:15 )

Trivia

• The US 12" promo
  Promotional recording
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  of "Draw of the Cards" was billed as "The long and short version" and credited to Kim Carnes and the Hate Boys. The tracklisting of the retail release (above) differed.

Peak chart positions

• #28 U.S.
• #42 Canada
• #49 UK
• #35 West Germany
• #13 Switzerland
• #16 Austria