"Primitive Love Rites" is a song by Australian rock band

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, released in October 1986 as the second single from the band's fifth studio album ''

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'' (1986). The song peaked at number 34 on the

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. The song became the band's only song to peak within the

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, at 71. In

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the song peaked at number 40 on

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Track listings

;Aus 7" Single ;Aus 12" Single ; International 12" single Mondo Rock - Primitive Love Rites (Germany 12" Single)
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Charts

Personnel

* Ross Wilson – vocals, guitar, harmonica (1976–1991) * John James Hackett – drums, percussion, guitar (1981–1990) * James Gillard – bass guitar (1982–1990) * Andrew Ross – saxophone, keyboards (1986–1990) * Eric McCusker – guitar, keyboards (1980–1991) * Duncan Veall – keyboards (1984–1990)

References

Mondo Rock songs 1986 singles 1986 songs Songs written by Ross Wilson (musician) Polydor Records singles {{1980s-rock-song-stub