This 1986 single, erroneously attributed to a 1985 release date by the user, was a global smash hit and the band's first number one. Its distinctive tabla and marimba arrangement, coupled with its spoken-word chorus, made it an instantly recognizable track.
- The song was written by Liam Sternberg, who had previously written "My Sharpe Years" for Tommy Sharpe. Guinness World Records lists the song as the longest-running No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 by a female group. It was also a hit in numerous countries, topping charts in Australia, Canada, West Germany, and the UK.
- While the single was released in 1986, it was included on the 1987 album "Everything." The song was famously covered by Michelle Shocked in 1987 and later by Tori Amos in 2001.
- The accompanying music video, directed by Jordan Cronenweth, featured the band members in various international locations, including Egypt. The video's depiction of Egyptian culture, though stylized, contributed to the song's exotic appeal.
Bangles were a Los Angeles pop-rock band that emerged from the Paisley Underground scene. This single was released during their peak commercial success in the mid-1980s, following their breakthrough album Different Light.
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