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Billy Idol - The Making of 'Eyes Without A Face' (Vevo Footnotes)

Billy Idol - The Making of ‘Eyes Without A Face’ (Vevo Footnotes) Billy Idol says he was trying to write an "anti-love song" with his 1984 smash. It was the Brit singer's first top-10 hit in the US, part of his 'Rebel Yell' album. "It's almost a murder song...like a serial killer," he says in our Footnotes interview. With the camera closing in on Idol's signature snarl, the video took on an eerie vibe. Director David Mallet brought a ghostly aura to the piece. A silent movie fan, the singer says it was titles such as 'The Black Cat,' a 1934 fright that featured Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, that help set the tone for "Eyes Without A Face" and his other hit, "White Wedding." Lots to learn as Idol's celebrates its 40th anniversary. Subscribe now to Billy Idol’s YouTube channel: https://billyidol.lnk.to/YTSignup Follow Billy Idol: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyidol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyIdol Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillyIdol TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billyidol Vevo https://www.facebook.com/Vevo/ https://www.instagram.com/vevo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vevo https://twitter.com/Vevo Executive Producer: Chris Pereira Producer: Ronni Leverich Editor: Andrew Ros Design: Sydney Emery Format developed by: Sydney Emery, Justin Brown, Austin Prahl Senior Manager, Post Production: Dominic Siri Music & Talent: Cynthia Todd + Shannon Pires #BillyIdol #RebelYell #VevoFootnotes http://vevo.ly/8vZNON

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