Hypnotize Me
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"Hypnotize Me" is a single by Wang Chung
. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic
. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
.
The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace
.
The single's b-side, "Lullaby", was originally on the soundtrack to the film
To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.
wandering around an area hypnotized while singing the song. Nick Feldman
is also seen in the background singing.
Wang Chung (band)
Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group.The group found their greatest success in America, with five Top 40 hits in the US, all charting between 1983 and 1987, including "Dance Hall Days" , "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and "Let's Go!" .-Pre-history: The Intellektuals and 57 Men :Jeremy...
. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic
Mosaic (Wang Chung album)
-Cassette/LP:Side OneSide Two-Chart performance:*Year end charts*U.S.A.: #81 -Certifications:-Personnel:*Lead Vocals: Jack Hues, Nick Feldman...
. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
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...
and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
.
The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace
Innerspace
Innerspace is a 1987 science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. The film was inspired by the classic 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage. It stars Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Robert Picardo and...
.
The single's b-side, "Lullaby", was originally on the soundtrack to the film
To Live and Die in L.A. (soundtrack)
The To Live and Die in L.A. soundtrack is Wang Chung's third album and second on Geffen Records. Instead of following up on the success that Points on the Curve landed them, Wang Chung switched gears to produce an original motion picture soundtrack. The switch allowed for them to experiment with...
To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.
Music video
The music video for "Hypnotize Me" was directed by Oley Sassone filmed in black and white. The video is mainly set on lead singer Jack HuesJack Hues
Jack Hues is an English musician, who is best known for forming the 1980s British new wave band, Wang Chung...
wandering around an area hypnotized while singing the song. Nick Feldman
Nick Feldman
Nick Feldman is an English musician, who is best known for forming the popular 1980s British new wave band, Wang Chung. In addition to forming Wang Chung, Feldman also was a member of the duo, Promised Land, which featured Jon Moss from Culture Club, was a founding investor in Interactive Ideas...
is also seen in the background singing.
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 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... |
36 |
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
13 |