Death Defying
1986 single by Hoodoo Gurus
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"Death Defying" is a song by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was written by Dave Faulkner.[1] and released in February 1986 as the third single from the group's second studio album, Mars Needs Guitars! The song peaked at No. 43 on the Australian charts.
| "Death Defying" | ||||
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| Single by Hoodoo Gurus | ||||
| from the album Mars Needs Guitars! | ||||
| B-side | "Turkey Dinner" | |||
| Released | February 1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Big Time | |||
| Songwriter | Dave Faulkner | |||
| Producer | Charles Fisher | |||
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Faulkner has said the song was written to address the HIV/AIDS crisis that was robbing him of friends in the mid-1980s.[2]
In June 2000, Dave Faulkner said "One of my favourite songs I've written... I have vivid memories of shooting the video in Kakadu National Park after having awoken to see the news footage of the Challenger Space Shuttle exploding during take-off."[3]
Track listing
- 7" single (BTS 1692)
- "Death Defying" — 3:19
- "Turkey Dinner" — 4:14
Personnel
- James Baker — drums
- Clyde Bramley — bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner — lead vocals, guitar
- Mark Kingsmill — drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd — guitar, backing vocals, harmonica
- Producer — Charles Fisher
- Engineer — John Bee
- Mastering — Don Bartley
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Australian (Kent Music Report)[4] | 43 |