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"Pulling Punches" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. It was released in October 1984 as the third single from his debut solo album Brilliant Trees.

"Pulling Punches"
Single by David Sylvian
from the album Brilliant Trees
B-side	"Backwaters" (Remix)
Released	22 October 1984 (1984-10-22)[1]
Recorded	1983–1984, London, Berlin
Genre	Art rock
Length	5:02
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	David Sylvian
Producer(s)	Steve Nye, David Sylvian
David Sylvian singles chronology
"The Ink in the Well" (1984) "Pulling Punches" (1984) "Words With the Shaman" (1985)
Music video
"Pulling Punches" on YouTube

Track listings

7"

1. "Pulling Punches" – 3:02
2. "Backwaters" – 4:49

12"

1. "Pulling Punches" – 5:01
2. "Backwaters" – 4:49

Chart positions

Chart (1984)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[2]	56

References

External links

• "Pulling Punches" official music video on YouTube

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