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Released in 1982, it was Culture Club's third attempt at a hit. A last-minute slot on Top of the Pops after Shakin' Stevens pulled out catapulted the song to No. 1 in the UK.

Culture Club Become The Talk Of 1982 from uDiscover Music: Focuses on the chart performance and how the band "fell under the spell" of the UK. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

Boy George was initially against releasing it as a single, fearing it was "too personal". He wrote the lyrics about his tumultuous secret relationship with Jon Moss and former partner Kirk Brandon. Recommended Reading Released in 1982, it was Culture Club's third

For an in-depth look at the definitive piece is The Guardian's "How we made" feature . This article includes rare, firsthand accounts from Boy George and drummer Jon Moss , detailing how a simple drum machine rhythm evolved into a global reggae-pop hit. Why the Song Mattered Culture Club Become The Talk Of 1982 from