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"Games Without Frontiers" is a song written and recorded by the English rock musician Peter Gabriel. It was released on his 1980 self-titled third studio album, where it included backing vocals by Kate Bush. [6] The song's lyrics are interpreted as a commentary on war and international diplomacy being like children's games. [7]
Games Without Frontiers could refer to: Jeux sans frontières, a European television game show "Games Without Frontiers" (song), a 1980 song by Peter Gabriel
It was a commercial success, becoming his first to top the UK charts as well as reach No. 22 on the US Billboard chart, his highest position there to date. In addition, the single "Games Without Frontiers" became his biggest hit to that point, charting at No. 4 UK.
Jeux sans frontières (pronounced [ʒø sɑ̃ fʁɔ̃tjɛʁ]; "Games Without Borders" in French) is an international television competition organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for thirty seasons, from 1965 to 1999, between members of the union who participated representing their countries. Broadcasters sent mixed teams that ...
Over the years, Gabriel has collaborated with singer Kate Bush several times; Bush provided backing vocals for Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers" and "No Self Control" in 1980, and female lead vocal for "Don't Give Up" (a top 10 hit in the UK) in 1986, and Gabriel appeared on her television special.
2001 "Games Without Frontiers [Massive/DM Mix]" (Pure Moods, Vol. 3) 2004 "Washing of the Water" with Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on the album Friends 3; 2006 "Here Comes The Flood" (quiet version) and "Preface" on the album Exposure by Robert Fripp – reissue with extra tracks; 2006 "Salala" on the album Djin Djin by ...
And I'll Scratch Yours (originally announced as I'll Scratch Yours) is a compilation album developed by the English rock musician Peter Gabriel.Initially slated for release in 2010, the album was released on 24 September 2013.
Disc 1: 1976–1985; No. Title Source Length; 1. "Strawberry Fields Forever" All This and World War II soundtrack (1976): 2:33: 2. "Slowburn" (Extended Version) original version on Peter Gabriel (1977)