Personal Jesus (3:45)
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“Personal Jesus” is Depeche Mode’s twenty-third UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the then upcoming album Violator. It was written by Martin L. Gore. Since then, the title song has been covered by numerous artists. Inspired by the book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, it was the first hit from the album, reaching #13 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also included in Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the fictional radio station Radio X.
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thetrogg wrote:
Fielfraz is a lesser known band who recorded a good version of this
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thetrogg wrote:
the brilliance of this song is the comlex simplicity of the whole thing. the lyrics are like a classic rock riff
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Hilkeee wrote:
Depeche Mode is one of the best bands ever and i love this song !
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PaniKattaKK wrote:
Anyone likes this song, they should check out Chemlab - Very Blue (96/69)....not the same style but the bass on there reminded me of this a little
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Tyranny242 wrote:
Reach out and touch Dave :-) Concert in Stuttgart was one of the greatest I´ve seen!!
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TheLoveGuru wrote:
Depeche Mode, one of the best bands ever!
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philipmccabe wrote:
have a listen to johnny cash's cover. seriously good!
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LQQKIE wrote:
Great song... part of Retro Fridays member group radio. Come and Join!!!
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dreamzofpeace wrote:
Memories...
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TNVWBOY wrote:
My dad used to think he was singing, "Reach out touch face". heh
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retroguy wrote:
Other than U2, I can't think of any other band that continually re-invents themselves with fresh sounds and vibes that continues to keep them relevant.
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urbanrockergirl wrote:
this song hit like a bomb last night!!! great finale <3
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bones_fan wrote:
Great.
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elliedimmesdale wrote:
love it. it s so unique, from the first awesome sound.
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Evi_Ewx wrote:
<3
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philipmccabe wrote:
try the Johnny Cash version too
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KillianRedHutch wrote:
Classic!
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johnny7gun wrote:
Just realised id let this play and not fast forwarded it....i must be mellowing towards old Depechy...also found myself tapping my foot!!!!!!
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open-arms wrote:
Great song :)
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veldenhexe wrote:
drums is genial
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