Destination Unknown (song)
| "Destination Unknown" | ||||
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| Single by Missing Persons | ||||
| from the album Spring Session M | ||||
| Released | September 1982 | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Recorded |
1980 Chateau Recorders (Los Angeles, California) | |||
| Genre | New wave, post-punk | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Writer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Ken Scott | |||
| Missing Persons singles chronology | ||||
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Destination Unknown is a song by American band Missing Persons. It was written by Terry Bozzio, Dale Bozzio and Warren Cuccurullo with production by Ken Scott. Originally released on the band's self-titled EP (1980), the song was released as a single in September 1982 and appeared on their debut studio album Spring Session M (1982).
In the United States, it was a minor hit spending 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 42.[1]
Cover versions and media appearances
The Replicants covered the song on their 1995 self-titled album.
The Smashing Pumpkins have covered this song; it appears on their 1996 box set The Aeroplane Flies High.
The Chipettes covered the song on the 1998 album The A-Files: Alien Songs.
Erectus Monotone covered the song on the 1992 compilation album "Tannis Root Presents: Freedom of Choice".[2]
This song is used in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories on Flash FM.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1982) |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 42 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | September 1982 | 7" | Capitol |
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications)
- ↑ "Tannis Root Presents: Freedom of Choice - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ↑ "Missing Persons – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Missing Persons. Retrieved December 20, 2015.