Psych.
You thought it was a Soft Cell original, didn't you? Well, you're wrong. And now you'll be haunted for weeks by the freaky Star People in the video.
Gloria Jones recorded 'Tainted Love' in 1964 and released her first soul album, 'Come Go With Me' in 1966. She also worked as a songwriter for Uptown Records and Motown Records while continuing both her solo and backing vocal careers. She also worked with T. Rex, and dated lead singer Marc Bolan. T. Rex fans know her as the one behind the wheel in the car crash that killed Bolan in 1977.
Soft Cell released the song as their third single in 1981. It managed to reach number 1 on the UK Singles charts, as well as number 1 in numerous other countries. The UK release was backed by a memorable appearance on Top of The Pops. What for, I'm not sure, though I'd make it a toss-up between Marc's pants (please Hammer, don't hurt 'em), or Jimmy Savile's sweater. I'd swear there's a pot of gold at the end of it.
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