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"The Great Commandment" is a song by German synthpop band Camouflage. Originally recorded in 1983, the song was re-recorded in 1987 and released as their debut single in 1987. It was included in their 1988 debut album, Voices & Images.
The single gave Camouflage their only number one dance hit. "The Great Commandment" stayed at the top spot for three non-consecutive weeks.[1] The single became popular on independent stations and crossed over to the mainstream American pop charts, peaking at number 59 in February 1989.[2] In their native Germany, "The Great Commandment" went to number 14, and reached the top ten in more than twenty countries.
Music video
The music video depicts the band members amongst a crowd of children, who appear to be protesting against a spokesperson of some kind. One of the children discovers a control panel underneath the stage, and proves that the spokesperson is in fact a robot controlled by the mechanism.
Track listings
7" single (Germany, 1987)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (7" Remix)"
3:15
2.
"Pompeji"
3:28
Total length:
6:43
12" single (Germany, 1987)/CD single (Germany, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Dance Mix)"
5:58
2.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Radio Mix)"
5:37
3.
"Pompeji (Extended Version)"
5:23
Total length:
16:18
12" single (US, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (12" Version)"
6:10
2.
"The Great Commandment (Dub Mix)"
7:52
3.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Dance Mix)"
5:58
4.
"Pompeji (Extended Version)"
5:23
Total length:
24:43
12" single (UK, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (Justin Strauss Remix)"
7:22
2.
"The Great Commandment (Acid Commandment Vocal)"
6:32
3.
"The Great Commandment (Great Commandment Luongo Mix 12")"
In 2001, Camouflage re-recorded their debut single "The Great Commandment" and released it that year as a comeback attempt at their label's suggestion. Vocals were also re-recorded. The single was produced by London trio "Toy" and drums were provided by Christian Eigner, former tourmate of Depeche Mode. It reached number 85 on the charts.[citation needed]
Track listing
CD single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Radio Edit)"
3:55
2.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Very. Mix)"
5:23
3.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Johannes Heil Remix)"
5:09
4.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Instrumental)"
5:28
Total length:
19:15
12" single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Johannes Heil Remix)"
5:08
2.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Toy Mix)"
5:26
3.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Very Remix)"
4:53
Total length:
15:37
References
^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 49.
