"Looks That Kill" is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released as a single in January 1984. The song is considered one of their best.[2][3]
| "Looks That Kill" | ||||
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| Single by Mötley Crüe | ||||
| from the album Shout at the Devil | ||||
| Released | January 1984 (US)[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, pop metal | |||
| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nikki Sixx | |||
| Producer(s) | Tom Werman | |||
| Mötley Crüe singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "Looks That Kill" on YouTube | ||||
The tune later appeared in the 2006 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories on the fictional in-game radio station "V-Rock".
"Looks That Kill" has become a fan favorite. It is regularly featured in Mötley Crüe's live performances. The video marked the band's inaugural appearance on mainstream MTV.[4]
Background
editThe track was written by bassist Nikki Sixx and spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, peaking at #54. On the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, it peaked at #12.
Music video
editThe music video was filmed at A&M Records' main sound stage. It features the band in a post-apocalyptic setting where they trap a group of women in a cage while performing the song. In the middle of the video, the warrior queen (played by Wendy Barry) appears to release the women before confronting the band. The band follows and surrounds her, but she disappears, leaving a flaming pentagram on the ground.[5]
Track listing
edit- "Looks That Kill" – 4:07
- "Piece of Your Action"
Personnel
editCharts
edit| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 54 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. Canongate Press. p. 567. ISBN 9780862415419.
- ^ "Motley Crue's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo (June 27, 2017). "Top 50 Motley Crue Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Whitaker, Sterling (October 3, 2012). "Top 10 Motley Crue Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ "The Girl in the Video: "Looks That Kill" (1983)". Noblemania. July 13, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
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