Lament (Ultravox song)

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“Lament”
Single by Ultravox
from the album Lament
B-side "Heart Of The Country (Instrumental)"
Released January 26, 1984
Format 7" single, 12" single
Recorded Musicfest Studio, 1983
Genre New Romantic, Electronic
Length 04:27
Label Chrysalis Records
Writer(s) Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann, Billy Currie
Producer Ultravox
Ultravox singles chronology
"Dancing with Tears in My Eyes"
(1984)		 "Lament"
(1984)		 "Heart Of The Country"
(1984)

"Lament" is the third single and title track from Ultravox's seventh studio album, released on the 21st of June 1984.

Lament is a melancholy ballad, the music video depicting the band members visiting their lovers on a remote Scottish island. The single didn't live up to its smash-hit predecessor, peaking at #22 in the UK music charts.

[edit] Track listing

[edit] 7" version:

  1. "Lament" – 4:17
  2. "Heart Of The Country (Instrumental)" – 4:24

[edit] 12" version:

  1. "Lament (Extended Mix)" – 8:01
  2. "Heart Of The Country (Instrumental)" – 3:48
  3. "Lament" [single edit] – 4:17


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