Vanity Kills
| "Vanity Kills" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Judy's Jewels" |
"Vanity Kills" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC, released as the third single from their third studio album, How to Be a ... Zillionaire![1] It peaked at No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[2]
Music video
Two music videos were made by the band ABC. The UK video shows the four band members moving against a dark background, using simple stop motion camera tricks.[3]
The US version, directed by Peter Care,[4] has a spoken prologue and epilogue, and presents Martin Fry and Mark White as noir detectives, investigating a variety of shady characters.[5]
Track listing
- UK 7" Single
- "Vanity Kills"
- "Judy's Jewels"
Chart performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 70 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 91 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 5 |