Burning The Ground Exclusive 1994
“Rebel Rebel” is a song written and originally recorded by English singer-songwriter David Bowie in 1974.
In 1994 English duo Dead Or Alive covered the song under the short-lived moniker International Chrysis. The name was a tribute to International Chrysis (1951 – 26 March 1990), an American transgender entertainer and protégé of Salvador Dalí. She also played the damsel in distress in the music video for Van Halen’s version of “(Oh) Pretty Woman”.
International Chrysis was an attempt to create a new identity for themselves, Pete Burns and Steve Coy re-formed their band and released one single as International Chrysis on Stock, Aitken, and Waterman’s PWL label. The single reached #76 in the UK, and #97 in Australia in the United States the single was not released but did receive considerable club play.
“Rebel Rebel” would later be included in the album “Nukleopatra” (1995).
International Chrysis had planned to release a full album Complications with the label forced them to leave PWL with no distributor in the UK for what would become the album “Nukleopatra” once again under the name Dead Or Alive.
SIDE A:
Rebel Rebel (The Hole Mix) 6:34
Written-By – David Bowie
SIDE B:
Rebel Rebel (The Safe Hands Mix) 5:23
Remix – Safe Hands
Written-By – David Bowie
The Right Stuff 4:07
Written-By – Pete Burns, Steve Coy
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: PWL International – PWLT 303, PWL International – 4509 96450 0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: May 30, 1994
Genre: Electronic
Style: Euro House
CREDITS:
- Co-producer, Engineer – Barry Stone
- Mixed By – Les Sharma
- Producer – International Chrysis
- Vocals – Pete Burns
NOTES:
Recorded and mixed at PWL THE HIT FACTORY
Dedicated to Courtney Love
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for another amazing release!
You need to change your copy, as you incorrectly attribute the name International Chrysis to Salvador Dali.
If you update it to “and protégé OF Salvador Dalí.” the information will be accurate.
Keep up the brilliant work.
Xxx John.
Thanks, John. Updated 🙂
Hot Dang, Paul!! It wouldn’t be “Pride Month” without Dead Or Alive!!! I like the name, International Chrysis too for a new branding. I was familiar with the song but not with its history. Thanks so much for the information and all. Pete Burns really was groundbreaking in so many ways concerning image and gender and sexuality. I love how he made people stop and see and then react and discuss. I dearly miss him. And knowing that you love him too makes the post all the more delicious. I especially love his rock ‘n’ roll voice!! His dance music… Read more »
I agree Pete was the male Madonna regarding re-invention and pushing boundaries. There will never be another Pete Burns there also would not be Dead Or Alive without Steve Coy may they both Rest in Peace.
Also here is some info on the entertainer International Chrysis.
International Chrysis – Wikipedia
Thanks for the extra info, Paul. I love the 80s in general for pushing boundaries in a sort-of non-confrontational way. Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Boy George, Hayzee Fantayzee, Dead Or Alive, … they all just broadened people’s horizons in a fun, creative manner.
I remember Pete saying he’d written an extra verse because the song is a bit repetitive but claimed the Bowie camp wouldn’t allow it.
The 12″ promo has the exclusive Extended 12″ Mix, which was my favourite version.
The promo version was exclusive until it was included on the Dead Or Alive Sophisticated Boom Box MMXVI Set that Edsel Records botched.
Sorry, yes, you’re right. I was thinking in terms of the original single release. And the less said about that box set, the better.