I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)
| "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" | ||||
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| Single by Grace Jones | ||||
| from the album Inside Story | ||||
| B-side | "Scary But Fun" | |||
| Released | October 1986 | |||
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| Recorded | 1986 | |||
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| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Manhattan | |||
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"I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" is the first single by Grace Jones from her album Inside Story, released in 1986.
Background
The song was co-written by Bruce Woolley and produced by Nile Rodgers of Chic fame. It was released as the lead single from Jones' eighth studio album, Inside Story. For the 12" single release "I'm Not Perfect" was remixed by Larry Levan and The Latin Rascals. The track met with commercial success, becoming one of Jones' biggest hits. It made the Top 40 in several European countries and Top 10 in New Zealand, and was the highest-charting single by Grace Jones on Billboard Hot 100, and her last song to enter this chart.
Music video
For the single's music video Jones wore body paint and outfits designed by artist Keith Haring. The video boasts cameo appearances from several of Jones' friends, including Andy Warhol (months before he died), record producer Nile Rodgers and fashion designer Tina Chow.[1][2] Also Haring himself appears in the video, captured when painting black patterns on a white 60-feet skirt that Jones wears.[3]
Track listing
- 7" single
- A. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" – 3:22
- B. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55
- 12" single
- A. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Perfectly Extended Remix) – 5:54
- B1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (Instrumental Version) – 4:58
- B2. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55
- 12" US single
- A1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Perfectly Extended Remix) – 5:54
- A2. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Right on Time Edit) – 6:55
- B1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Ultra Perfect Edit) – 7:15
- B2. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Ultra Perfect Dub) – 5:23
- B3. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55
Chart performance
References
- ↑ "More Grace Jones: "I'm Not Perfect" (1986) « Gina Vivinetto's Greatest Hits". ginavivinetto.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ "Grace Jones Perfection, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring 1986". www.backinthegays.com. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ "A Tribute To Grace Jones x Keith Haring". www.catch-fire.com. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ "Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)" (in Dutch). www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
- ↑ "Chartverfolgung / JONES, GRACE / Single" (in German). www.musicline.de. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- ↑ "Search the charts". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ↑ "Indice per Interprete: J". www.hitparadeitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ↑ "Discografie Grace Jones" (in Dutch). www.dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ↑ "charts.org.nz - Discography Grace Jones". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
- ↑ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
- ↑ "Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)". hitparade.ch (in German). Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ "GRACE JONES". www.theofficialcharts.com. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ↑ "Grace Jones". www.chartstats.com. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- 1 2 3 "Grace Jones". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ↑ "Grace Jones Album & Song Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ↑ "Grace Jones Album & Song Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Grace Jones Album & Song Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-12-21.