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"Hypnotize Me" is a single by Wang Chung released in 1987 as the final single from their 1986 album, Mosaic. The single reached #36 on both U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the U.S. Cashbox chart, their last US Top 40 to date. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace.[1]

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"Hypnotize Me"
Single by Wang Chung
from the album Mosaic and Innerspace soundtrack
B-side	"Lullaby"
Released	5 May 1987
Genre	Rock
Length	4:41
Label	Geffen
Songwriter(s)	Nick Feldman, Jack Hues
Producer(s)	Peter Wolf
Wang Chung singles chronology
"Let's Go!" (1987) "Hypnotize Me" (1987) "Praying to a New God" (1989)

The single's B-side, "Lullaby", was originally on the soundtrack to the film To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by the band.

Reception

Cash Box said that "Wang Chung’s distinctive melodic and rhythmic instincts are on display here in this crafty, uptempo single."[1] Cash Box also said that the song "has a hypnotic dance beat coupled with a bright pop sound" and "a spanking, martinet percussion [that] drives the tune from start to finish."[2]

Track listing

1. "Hypnotize Me" (Insomnia Mix)
2. "Hypnotize Me" (Innerspace Mix)
3. "Lullaby"

Music video

The music video for "Hypnotize Me" was directed by Oley Sassone filmed in black and white. The video is mainly set on lead singer Jack Hues wandering around an area hypnotized while singing the song. Nick Feldman is also seen in the background singing.

Charts

Chart	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	36
US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart[4]	29
U.S. Cashbox[5]	36

References

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