Move Away
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"Move Away" is the first single from Culture Club
's fourth album, 1986 From Luxury to Heartache
. The song became the group's eighth top-ten hit on the UK Singles Chart
, peaking at number seven. It reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100
, being their last chart success in USA and hit the top ten in many countries including Canada
(#4), Italy (#10) and Australia (#10).
The song was seen as a kind of "comeback" for the group since it was following a year on hiatus. It divided their fanbase with its production, more synth-oriented and less organic. They worked with Arif Mardin (producer for Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin in the 80s). While not reaching the highest places of hit parades, it was a moderate hit for the band. The following singles from its parent album ("God Thank You Woman" in Europe, Australia and Japan, "Gusto Blusto" in Canada and USA) were not as popular as this song. The video-clip, which cast Boy George
and Jon Moss as silent film-stars racing cars across a black/white movie screen, was filmed at the Brixton Academy, London. George's friend Alice Temple
can also be seen in the video.
The remix was a huge club hit in many clubs, especially in North America. This extended version was included on the cd version of From Luxury to Heartache
and on many Culture Club remixes compilation. "Move Away" was Culture Club's last UK top 10 hit before 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved".
A. Move Away (Extended Mix)
B. Sexuality (Tango Dub Remix Version)
Culture Club
Culture Club are a British rock band who were part of the 1980s New Romantic movement. The original band consisted of Boy George , Mikey Craig , Roy Hay and Jon Moss...
's fourth album, 1986 From Luxury to Heartache
From Luxury to Heartache
From Luxury to Heartache is the fourth album by New Wave band Culture Club, released in 1986.-Overview:From Luxury to Heartache was a deliberate departure for Culture Club, a move away from the reggae-flavoured pop of their previous releases into dance-oriented music. Veteran pop and R&B producer...
. The song became the group's eighth top-ten hit on 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 ...
, peaking at number seven. It reached number twelve on the 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...
, being their last chart success in USA and hit the top ten in many countries including Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
(#4), Italy (#10) and Australia (#10).
The song was seen as a kind of "comeback" for the group since it was following a year on hiatus. It divided their fanbase with its production, more synth-oriented and less organic. They worked with Arif Mardin (producer for Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin in the 80s). While not reaching the highest places of hit parades, it was a moderate hit for the band. The following singles from its parent album ("God Thank You Woman" in Europe, Australia and Japan, "Gusto Blusto" in Canada and USA) were not as popular as this song. The video-clip, which cast Boy George
Boy George
Boy George is a British singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s. He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by...
and Jon Moss as silent film-stars racing cars across a black/white movie screen, was filmed at the Brixton Academy, London. George's friend Alice Temple
Alice Temple
Alice Temple is an English musician, singer and songwriter, born in London. She is best known for her collaboration with Eg White under the name Eg and Alice. She is also notable for having been the first female UK and European BMX champion.-BMX:...
can also be seen in the video.
The remix was a huge club hit in many clubs, especially in North America. This extended version was included on the cd version of From Luxury to Heartache
From Luxury to Heartache
From Luxury to Heartache is the fourth album by New Wave band Culture Club, released in 1986.-Overview:From Luxury to Heartache was a deliberate departure for Culture Club, a move away from the reggae-flavoured pop of their previous releases into dance-oriented music. Veteran pop and R&B producer...
and on many Culture Club remixes compilation. "Move Away" was Culture Club's last UK top 10 hit before 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved".
12"
Released at least in UK, Australia, Spain, USAA. Move Away (Extended Mix)
B. Sexuality (Tango Dub Remix Version)
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart | 7 | 7 |
| Canadian Adult Contemporary Singles Chart | 8 | 7 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 15 | 16 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 16 | 7 |
| French Singles Chart | 47 | 4 |
| German Singles Chart | 21 | 13 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 6 | 6 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 10 | ? |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 16 | 11 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 8 | 5 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 7 | 4 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 18 | 6 |
| UK Singles Chart | 7 | 7 |
| US Adult Contemporary Chart | 11 | ? |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 12 | 14 |
| US Dance/Club Play Singles | 4 | 11 |
| US Hot Dance Music Sales | 8 | ? |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart | 87 | 2 |