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Old 07-08-2020, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by aleuzzi View Post
From, what I gathered, “Hold Me” was always considered to be the lead single. That doesn’t mean, however, that work on the “Gypsy” video wasn’t done first. FM were making a two-pronged attack....one on the airwaves and one one MTV. Perhaps the idea of making Gypsy a visual centerpiece was considered first? However, all evidence shows the label and the band expected “Hold Me” to be issued first. At any rate, the chart performance certainly confirms that it was the right choice as lead single.
I remember when it was first released. Riding around in the back seat of my friend's car. Hearing the piano beginning on the radio, and screaming at everyone to STFU and CRANK THAT SH*T UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I remember it like it was yesterday...
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