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. It was inspired by

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'' (1978). The song features guest musicians

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(guitar),

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(drums) and Kate Bush (backing vocals). Prior to being recorded for Gabriel's 1980 studio album, the song was performed live under the working title "I don't know how to stop". Later live performances, such as on ''

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'' (1983), were slower and more subdued than the studio recording. Gabriel and his ''China 1984'' touring band performed "No Self Control" on

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'' in May 1980.

Track listing

7" UK single (1980)

# "No Self Control" – 3:47 # "Lead a Normal Life" – 4:10

Personnel

– lead vocals * Kate Bush – backing vocals * David Rhodes – guitar *

– guitar * John Giblin – bass guitar * Larry Fast – synthesizers, processing *

– drums * Morris Pert – percussion

Charts

In other works

It was used in the season three episode of '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', ''The City That Bleeds''.

References

External links

* Peter Gabriel songs 1980 singles Songs written by Peter Gabriel Song recordings produced by Steve Lillywhite Experimental rock songs 1980 songs Charisma Records singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub