"Party Girl" is a single by

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released in 1986.

Background

"Party Girl" blends pop and

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music, with an addition of Caribbean sound to it. It was released as the second single from '' Inside Story'', an album Grace co-wrote and co-produced, in December 1986 in Europe and 1987 in the United States. The song was remixed by Steve Thompson and

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for single release and another ''Inside Story'' track, "White Collar Crime", was used as the single B-side. Additional reggae guitar was played by 52nd Street guitarist Tony Henry. "Party Girl" was released in a limited shaped

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format, that came in a cardboard stand up. The song made little impact on music charts, however, it became a top 20 dance hit in the US.

Track listing

*7" single :A. "Party Girl" – 3:42 :B. "White Collar Crime" – 5:04 *12" single :A. "Party Girl" (Extended Remix) – 7:23 :B. "White Collar Crime" – 5:04 *12" maxi-single :A. "Party Girl" (Extended Remix) – 7:23 :B1. "Party Girl" (Dub) – 4:59 :B2. "White Collar Crime" – 5:03 *12" US single :A. "Party Girl" (Extended Remix) – 7:22 :B1. "Party Girl" (Dub Version) – 5:00 :B2. "Party Girl" (7" Edit) – 3:35

Chart performance

References

{{Authority control 1986 singles Grace Jones songs Song recordings produced by Nile Rodgers Songs written by Bruce Woolley Songs written by Grace Jones 1986 songs Manhattan Records singles