Skin Trade (song)

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"Skin Trade" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released in January 1987 as the second single from their fourth studio album, Notorious (1986). It showcased a drastic change from their previous singles, with R&B influences, brass solos and funk guitar riffs, in addition to a Prince-style falsetto from lead vocalist Simon Le Bon. "Skin Trade" was praised by contemporary critics, but was the first commercial failure in Duran Duran's career, stalling at number 22 on the UK singles chart and at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, but was a success in other countries. It nonetheless continues to see radio airplay and was commended by critics as one of the best songs from Notorious, with praise for the production and performances.

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