With hits like "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding," the English rocker cultivated the image of MTV's sneering bad boy. But "Eyes Without a Face" proved he could balance that rebellious edge with surprising vulnerability."Eyes Without a Face," written in partnership with guitarist Steve Stevens, had a moody, atmospheric sound, softer vocals, and even the repeated French lyric, "Les yeux sans visage (eyes without a face)." The dreamy synthesizers and prominent bass line gave the song a more ethereal feel than fans were used to hearing from Idol.
In his memoir, Dancing with Myself (2014), Idol also pondered the emotional backdrop for the song, a time when rock star superstardom made him feel disconnected. "Perhaps I was reflecting on my own touring infidelities. In a way, those [types of relationships] can leave you feeling soulless, especially if you're already in a relationship that you value but are degrading by looking elsewhere for additional sexual kicks."
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The surreal music video for the song, which was in heavy rotation on MTV in the early '80s, further solidified the song's status as a classic of its time. In setting the tone for the music video, Idol again drew on his love of old films and said he garnered influence from movies made 100 years prior. The vision for the video, with its dark, sexy visuals and Idol's iconic rebellious fist pumps, matched the mysterious mood of the song perfectly.
Check out Idol performing "Eyes Without a Face" at the American Music Awards earlier this year:
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Billy Idol, now age 70, is still going strong and is currently on tour. "It's A Nice Day To … Tour Again!" is underway and includes a Las Vegas residency and festival dates across the U.S. and Canada. For tickets and information, visit: billyidol.net.
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