You Did Cut Me

"You Did Cut Me" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band China Crisis. It was released as the third single from their third studio album Flaunt the Imperfection (1985) and reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]

"You Did Cut Me"
Single by China Crisis
from the album Flaunt the Imperfection
Released27 August 1985 (1985-08-27)[1]
StudioParkgate Studio (Battle, East Sussex)
GenreNew wave
Length4:18
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
  • Gary Daly
  • Eddie Lundon
  • Gazza Johnson
Producer(s)Walter Becker
China Crisis singles chronology
"King in a Catholic Style"
(1985)
"You Did Cut Me"
(1985)
"The Highest High"
(1985)

The B-side of the single is a live version of the song. It was also released as a 7" double pack and a 12" single including additional live tracks.

Reception

Spin said the song showed, "Walter Becker's influence begins to come through clearly, and China Crisis starts giving us a clearer idea what its naïve melodies are all about. All their idealism and questioning takes the form of a journey toward spiritual discovery."[3]

References

  1. "News" (PDF). Record Mirror. 24 August 1985. p. 4. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  2. "CHINA CRISIS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.
  3. Steve Matteo (October 1985). "Spins". Spin. No. 6. p. 31.


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