This article includes a list of general references, but it remains largely unverified because it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.(June 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
"The Great Commandment" is a song by German synthpop band Camouflage. Originally recorded in 1983, the song was re-recorded in 1987 and released as their debut single in 1987. It was included in their 1988 debut album, Voices & Images.
The single gave Camouflage their only number one dance hit. "The Great Commandment" stayed at the top spot for three non-consecutive weeks.[1] The single became popular on independent stations and crossed over to the mainstream American pop charts, peaking at number fifty-nine in 1988. In their native Germany, "The Great Commandment" went to number fourteen, and reached the top ten in over twenty countries.
The music video depicts the band members amongst a crowd of children, who appear to be protesting against a spokesperson of some kind. One of the children discovers a control panel underneath the stage, and proves that the spokesperson is in fact a robot controlled by the mechanism.
Track listings[]
7" single (Germany, 1987)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (7" Remix)"
3:15
2.
"Pompeji"
3:28
Total length:
6:43
12" single (Germany, 1987)/CD single (Germany, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Dance Mix)"
5:58
2.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Radio Mix)"
5:37
3.
"Pompeji (Extended Version)"
5:23
Total length:
16:18
12" single (US, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (12" Version)"
6:10
2.
"The Great Commandment (Dub Mix)"
7:52
3.
"The Great Commandment (Extended Dance Mix)"
5:58
4.
"Pompeji (Extended Version)"
5:23
Total length:
24:43
12" single (UK, 1988)
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment (Justin Strauss Remix)"
7:22
2.
"The Great Commandment (Acid Commandment Vocal)"
6:32
3.
"The Great Commandment (Great Commandment Luongo Mix 12")"
In 2001, Camouflage re-recorded their debut single "The Great Commandment" and released it that year as a comeback attempt at their label's suggestion. Vocals were also re-recorded. The single was produced by London trio "Toy" and drums were provided by Christian Eigner, former tourmate of Depeche Mode. It reached #85 on the charts.
Track listing[]
CD single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Radio Edit)"
3:55
2.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Very. Mix)"
5:23
3.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Johannes Heil Remix)"
5:09
4.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Instrumental)"
5:28
Total length:
19:15
12" single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Johannes Heil Remix)"
5:08
2.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Toy Mix)"
5:26
3.
"The Great Commandment 2.0 (Very Remix)"
4:53
Total length:
15:37
References[]
^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 49.
