Ghost of Love (Fiction Factory song)
| "Ghost of Love" | ||||
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| Single by Fiction Factory | ||||
| from the album Throw the Warped Wheel Out | ||||
| B-side | "The Other Side of Grey" | |||
| Released | 1983 (first release) March 1984 (reissue) | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | New wave | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | CBS Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kevin Patterson | |||
| Producer(s) | Peter Wilson | |||
| Fiction Factory singles chronology | ||||
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"Ghost of Love" is the debut single by new wave band Fiction Factory which appeared on the band's debut album, Throw the Warped Wheel Out. It was re-released following the success of "(Feels Like) Heaven" and was the last charting single for the band, peaking at No. 64 in the UK.[1] It was written by lead singer Kevin Patterson and produced by Peter Wilson.
Critical reception
Upon release of the single's 1984 reissue, Dave Rimmer of Smash Hits considered the song "distinctly dull". He added: "As with "(Feels Like) Heaven", what life it contains is in the chorus, but even that just sounds like ABC circa "Look of Love".[2] Maureen Rice of Number One commented: "As soon as the first few bars are over, you know you've heard this somewhere before. I thought "Heaven" was a great pop single - but not so great that I'd buy it again speeded up a bit with a different title."[3]
Formats
- 7" single
- "Ghost of Love" - 3:36
- "The Other Side of Grey" - 4:14
- 12" single
- "Ghost of Love (extended mix)" - 5:16
- "The Other Side of Grey" - 4:14
- "Old Game Blue Flame" - 2:55
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart[4] | 49 |
| UK Singles Chart[1] | 64 |
References
- ^ a b "FICTION FACTORY | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Rimmer, Dave (14 March 1984). "Singles". Smash Hits magazine.
- ^ Rice, Maureen (3 March 1984). "Singles". Number One magazine.
- ^ Steffen Hung. "Fiction Factory - Ghost Of Love". germancharts.de. Retrieved 2018-11-19.