Slave to the rhythm - Grace Jones

'Slave to the rhythm' was originally intended to be the second single of Frankie goes to Hollywood, as a follow-up to their number one hit 'Relax'. The song was assembled and produced by Trevor Horn after he worked on 'Two tribes', but the project was finally given to Grace Jones. The song did not reach number one but is still a favourite among fans of Grace Jones and Trevor Horn. The single version of 'Slave to the rhythm' is a version of the album track 'Ladies and Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones', the closing song of the album. The B-side 'G.I. Blues' on this single is alternatively known as 'Annihilated Rhythm'. The single was re-released in 1994 and there were several different 12" singles and remixes available of that release.

I bought my copy of this single in fact today, as part of a collection of 18 singles in a second hand shop in my hometown. Sometimes all a man needs is a good stack of vinyl to perk up his mood.

My collection: 7" single no. 3485

Found: Empire Records, Den Haag, December 11, 2008

Cost: 0,5 euro

Tracks: 'Slave to the rhythm' / 'GI Blues'

Download: here